The Paramount Veterans Network is the manifestation of the hard work, commitment, and sacrifice of the amazing people who have worked at the Company. We are merely the stewards of a mission that began long ago.

 

Since its founding in 1928, CBS has always answered the call. Countless courageous journalists have gone to the dark corners of the world to bravely cover the military conflicts that have shaped and scarred the past 90 years. They are the likes of Edward R. Murrow, Larry LeSueur, Eric Sevareid, Howard K. Smith, Walter Cronkite, Kimberly Dozier, Paul Douglas, James Brolan, Cami McCormick, George Syvertsen, Gerald Miller, Ed Bradley, Bob Simon, Morley Safer, Dan Rather, Henry Schuster, Mark LaGanga, Chuck Rainey, Scott Pelley, Richard Threlkeld, Lara Logan, Bruce Dunning, Liz Trotta, Andrew Clarke, Ray Bribiesca, David Miller, Holly Williams, Charlie D’Agata, Deborah Patta, Seth Doane, Elizabeth Palmer, Agnes Reau, Randal Joyce, Justin Redman, Steve Berriman, Erin Lyall, Andy Stevenson, Thorsten Hoefle, Abdi Cadani and Ian Robbie and countless others. CBS also has a long history of being the home to some of our Nation’s most distinguished and notable veterans: our former Chairman Sumner Redstone, CBS’ founder William Paley, Frank Stanton, Steve Kroft, Andy Rooney, Daniel Schorr, Mike Wallace, Don Hewitt, Harry Reasoner, Bob Schieffer, James Aubrey, Jack Schneider, Jim McManus, Howard Stringer, Bruce Morton, Joseph Wershba, Jay McMullen, Bill McLaughlin, Austin Goodrich, Rod Serling, Tom Selleck, and Drew Carey, just to name a few. The Company is what it is today because of their service, their sacrifices, and their amazing talent.

 

Today, we are very proud of the nearly 1000 veterans that are currently employed at Paramount Global. Their dedication and sacrifice remind us all that the highest expression of patriotism is military service. They continue the great legacy of those who came before them and, in ways big and small, make Paramount Global the great company that it is.

 

We never forget our obligation to the more than 22 million living Veterans in the United States, especially the nearly 2.6 million who nobly answered the call of service after the events of September 11, 2001. They and their families have faced significant challenges as they transition to civilian life. The Paramount Veterans Network continues to do what our Company has always done by making an unwavering commitment to assist our Nation’s Veterans and their families. Our common refrain is “What can we do to help?”

 

Our Nation’s Veterans continue to look to us for inspiration. How will we respond? They need our energy and passion in addition to our gratitude and compassion. Our sacrifice has to be equal to theirs. As a Paramount family, we have looked beyond merely thanking these brave men and women for their service and are focused on the impactful ways that we can all make a lasting difference in their lives. Mentoring, education, internships and economic empowerment are the key as is producing outstanding shows that accurately showcase these brave men and women. This timeless work is a labor of love that Paramount Veterans Network is committed to fostering. We know that the sacrifices of our Nation’s Veterans and their families must never be forgotten and that this great Company must do all that it can to promote their well-being. Throughout our 90-year history, "What can we do to help?" has always been our call to action and always will be!

 

Richard M. Jones
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army (Retired)
Chief Veterans Officer

Paramount Global