Is it a good idea to hire ex-military veterans?

Leading military-friendly companies say recruiting veterans is a smart business choice as these employees offer a unique blend of construction leadership and teamwork skills as well as integrity, technology proficiency and the ability to perform under pressure. Home Depot, for example, hired over 16,000 veterans in 2004 and over 17,000 in 2005. General Electric currently employs more than 6,000 veterans.