“Don’t Just Cheer for Veterans—Invest in Them”: Phil Hulett Elevates National Invest In Veterans Week®

“I’m Phil Hulett, 40-year broadcaster and voice of the Anaheim Ducks. In the arena, we cheer for heroes. In the economy, we invest in them. National Invest In Veterans Week® is about more than recognition—it’s about action. And across the country, leaders are stepping up. In South Carolina, the General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing National Invest In Veterans Week®, uniting both the House and Senate to honor veteran-owned businesses and their impact on the state’s economy and communities. Across the country in Douglas County, Oregon, commissioners went a step further—issuing a formal proclamation and honoring veteran-owned businesses, employers who hire veterans, and individuals who invest in veterans through mentorship and leadership. This is what leadership looks like. This is how you support those who served. Follow their lead. Support veteran-owned businesses. Join the movement at InvestInVeteransWeek.com.”

Featuring Phil Hulett, 40-Year Broadcaster and Voice of the Anaheim Ducks

TL;DR

Legendary broadcaster Phil Hulett is calling on America to move beyond symbolic support for veterans and toward measurable economic action. In a powerful endorsement of National Invest In Veterans Week®, Hulett highlights bipartisan legislative leadership in South Carolina and Douglas County, Oregon—showing how real investment in veteran-owned businesses strengthens communities, economies, and national resilience.

From the Arena to the Economy: A Voice America Trusts

For more than four decades, Phil Hulett has been a trusted voice in American sports and broadcasting. Best known as the public address announcer for the Anaheim Ducks, Hulett has spent his career at the intersection of leadership, storytelling, and public trust—calling the moments that define champions.

Now, he is using that same voice to champion a different kind of hero.

“In the arena, we cheer for heroes.
In the economy, we invest in them.”
— Phil Hulett

That distinction—between applause and action—is at the core of National Invest In Veterans Week®, a nationally recognized observance dedicated to strengthening the veteran economy through consumer choice, policy leadership, and business investment.

Why National Invest In Veterans Week® Matters

National Invest In Veterans Week® is observed annually March 1–7 and focuses on one clear principle:
veterans do not need charity—they need opportunity.

Rather than symbolic gestures, the initiative encourages Americans to:

• Buy from veteran-owned businesses

• Support employers who hire veterans

• Recognize leaders who invest time, capital, and mentorship into veteran success

Hulett’s endorsement underscores that this movement is not abstract—it is already producing tangible results across the country.

Leadership in Action: South Carolina & Douglas County, Oregon

Across the United States, elected officials are answering the call.

South Carolina

The South Carolina General Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution recognizing National Invest In Veterans Week®, uniting both the House and Senate to honor veteran-owned businesses and their measurable contributions to the state’s economy and local communities.

This bipartisan action signals that veteran entrepreneurship is not a partisan issue—it is an economic imperative.

Douglas County, Oregon

In Douglas County, commissioners went even further. They issued a formal proclamation and publicly honored:

• Veteran-owned businesses

• Employers who hire veterans

• Individuals who invest in veterans through mentorship and leadership

This model demonstrates what community-level leadership looks like when words are matched with action.

“This is what leadership looks like.
This is how you support those who served.”
— Phil Hulett

Why Phil Hulett’s Voice Carries Weight

Hulett’s credibility matters. A 40-year broadcaster does not maintain relevance without trust, discipline, and consistency. His career has been defined by recognizing excellence under pressure—qualities veterans understand better than most.

By aligning with National Invest In Veterans Week®, Hulett bridges sports culture, civic leadership, and economic responsibility, helping mainstream audiences understand that supporting veterans is not just patriotic—it’s smart business.

A Word from Angel Shuford

Angel Shuford, President of National Invest In Veterans Week® and an Army veteran herself, emphasized the deeper significance of endorsements like Hulett’s:

“When respected voices like Phil Hulett speak up, it validates what veterans have always known—investment changes lives. National Invest In Veterans Week® is about building sustainable pathways for veterans, their families, and the communities they serve.”
— Angel Shuford

Her message reinforces the initiative’s long-term vision: not a one-week campaign, but a permanent shift in how America values veteran leadership.

From Recognition to Responsibility

National Invest In Veterans Week® is about more than proclamations and applause. It is about economic participation, policy alignment, and shared responsibility.

Phil Hulett’s message is clear:

“Follow their lead. Support veteran-owned businesses.”

Join the Movement

America does not lack gratitude for veterans. What it needs is follow-through.

➡️ Support veteran-owned businesses
➡️ Encourage leaders who invest in veterans
➡️ Turn recognition into action

🔗 Learn more at:
https://InvestInVeteransWeek.com