We empower military leaders to emerge as business and community leaders

Salute Colorado welcomes Allie Smith as our new Program Director

Allie is a dedicated military spouse with a diverse background in career services, recruiting, and training development. She has a passion for supporting veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses, and we are we are thrilled that she has chosen to bring that passion to our team and the Veterans we serve. Allie lives in Colorado Springs and is very connected to their Veteran community, giving us an anchor in another key location and a leg up as we look to serve more Colorado Veterans across the Front Range.
Outside of her professional life, Allie enjoys spending quality time with her husband and their two beloved fur babies. She is an enthusiastic camper, cook, and baker, and loves exploring new culinary experiences at local restaurants, bars, and wineries. She also has a passion for reading, live music, and discovering the vibrant cultural scene of her community.”

Your Journey. Our Mission.

Our story

Salute Colorado’s Mission is to support Veterans in their transition from military service through a continuous program of education, mentorship, and community. We empower military leaders to emerge as business and community leaders.

We serve those who have served

Salute Colorado supports recently separated military Veterans with three integrated programs, Valor Bridge, Valor Connect, Valor Journey, designed to help them navigate their pursuit of post-service career objectives, and achieve greater community engagement.

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If you are a transitioning Veteran in search of connection and support you can apply to our programs here.

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How to make a Difference

If you are a professional seeking to share knowledge and expertise, the Salute Colorado community is ready to welcome you.

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Juan Garcia

I am sincerely grateful for the invaluable support provided by Salute Colorado during the past 10 weeks. Transitioning from the military can be tough, but you have made it easier. The comprehensive guidance, encompassing networking strategies, resume writing, and LinkedIn optimization, has been instrumental.

Being part of this program has not only enriched my skills but has also connected me with a community dedicated to the welfare of transitioning veterans. Thank you Salute Colorado for this enriching opportunity. Thank you to Andrea Filz (Withrow), Rex Beach and the rest of the team for the support and guidance.

12/23 via LinkedIn, Valor Bridge Graduate

Pete Oldmixon

I walked away from the Valor Bridge program with resources that have made a lasting impact on my own career. While the program is designed for those transitioning into civilian employment, I chose to explore entrepreneurship and found the tools and mentorship provided by the Valor Bridge program essential in my journey. If you’re ready to take the next step in your transition, I strongly encourage you to apply. This program could be the key to unlocking your potential and achieving success in your next chapter!

October, 2024 Valor Bridge Program via LinkedIn

Kemper Baum

With my summer internship at The Wealth Conservancy coming to a close, I wanted to give a huge thank you to Salute Colorado for making it possible. Due to their vast connections, they were able to set me up with a fantastic opportunity that I could not pass up.

8/25/23 via LinkedIn, Valor Journey Program

Maggie Kuchinski

Taking a moment to show some appreciation for this fantastic organization, Salute Colorado. The Valor Bridge program gave me the confidence, skills necessary and information to be comfortable with my transition out of the military. I can’t express how valuable the VB community and network have been. 5 ⭐️ experience and well worth the commitment!

Salute Colorado is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting veterans before, during and after their transition from military service through a continuous program of education, mentorship and community.

8/20/23 via LinkedIn, Valor Bridge Program

Jason Burton

My transition from 24 years of military service to the civilian sector was a struggling process. I appreciated the selfless SALUTE volunteers that had been in the same boots as me. A great veteran network in Colorado that supports each other through many facets of leaving the military.”

April, 2024 Valor Bridge Program

Sheldon Kim

Yesterday, I was fortunate enough to get my first taste of flying, thanks to my mentor, Kent Katnik, and I couldn’t think of a better way to start my Aviation Program at Aims Community College next week.

Kent and I were able to connect through Salute Colorado, a Colorado veterans transition/mentorship community. If you’re looking for a place to connect with other veterans and meet people who’s already walked in your path, this is the place to be!

8/21/23 via LinkedIn, Valor Journey Program

Thank you to our corporate and community partners for your tireless support of Colorado Veterans!!!

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Sam Rosales

The community was the most valuable aspect of the program – I grew professionally and also enriched my personal life through hobbies I picked up from others in the program. My mentor was a huge help and just awesome. I still keep in touch with her years after finishing the program.

February, 2025 Valor Journey Program

Mike McCormick

I really enjoyed the snowshoe outings and hikes in order to network with similar people going through the same things – it gave me a ready-made network. A year after graduating I still interact with some of the people I met through Salute Colorado.