U. S. Steel Named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Company by the Minnesota National Guard

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United States Steel (NYSE: X) has been named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company by the Minnesota National Guard, recognizing its commitment to supporting veterans. U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations hosted a proclamation event on June 27 to celebrate this achievement. The designation highlights the company’s efforts to provide a supportive work environment for military employees, with 12% of new hires in 2023 being veterans. The company leverages its Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), like SERVE, to foster inclusion and support for veteran employees.

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• U. S. Steel was named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company by the Minnesota National Guard.
• 12% of new hires in 2023 were veterans, demonstrating strong recruitment of military personnel.
• Employee Resource Groups, such as SERVE, are actively supporting veteran employees.

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Company committed to helping military employees succeed

VIRGINIA, Minn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- United States Steel Corporation (NYSE: X) (“U. S. Steel”) has been named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company by the Minnesota National Guard, a designation that illustrates U. S. Steel’s continued commitment to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment for veterans. U. S. Steel Minnesota Ore Operations hosted an official proclamation event on June 27, commemorating this accomplishment.

Pictured left to right: Col. (Ret.) Chad Sackett, Deputy State Chair and Region 4 Chair, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR); Amy Flannigan, U. S. Steel, Shift Manager Mine Operations; Chad Buus, U. S. Steel, Senior Area Manager Mine Maintenance; Travis Kolari, U. S. Steel, Plant Manager II; Taylor Kristoffe-Jones, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Corporate Outreach Coordinator; Col. Nathan P. Aysta, Commander, 148th Fighter Wing, Minnesota Air National Guard; and Col. (Ret.) Jason C. Taliaferro, U. S. Steel Director of Sales, at the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon ceremony. (Photo: Business Wire)

Established to sustain a comprehensive community and corporate support network that connects and coordinates agencies, organizations, and other resources, Beyond the Yellow Ribbon helps meet the needs of Minnesota's military veterans, service members, and families from all military branches. Becoming an official Beyond the Yellow Ribbon certified business sends a message to current and prospective employees, and the community, that U. S. Steel has the support structure to enable successful transitions into the workplace for service members and those employees affected by military service. In 2023, 12 percent of new hires at U. S. Steel were veterans.

“Becoming a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company illustrates our continued commitment to our military veterans and their families,” said Travis Kolari, Head of Operations, Minnesota Ore Operations Processing for U. S. Steel. “We want all our employees, current and prospective, to know that we are striving every day to provide the best possible workplace, one that prioritizes inclusion and teamwork for every single team member.”

Through its Employee Resource Groups, or ERGs, U. S. Steel has created workplaces where employees feel included and valued. The SERVE ERG is dedicated to supporting employees who are either active reservists or veterans of our nation’s armed forces.

Jason Taliaferro, SERVE ERG President and U. S. Steel Director of Sales, supported the Minnesota Ore SERVE chapter efforts to earn the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon distinction. “As a 23-year veteran, I am extremely thankful for the value U. S. Steel puts on military service and proud of our company’s dedication to supporting the veteran community,” said Taliaferro. “U. S. Steel is a place where service members can thrive and the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon honor is proof.”

“This ERG provides valuable, ongoing assistance to service members and their families,” said Mona Dine, Chief Diversity Officer for U. S. Steel. “Their work on behalf of our service members, and our commitment to an inclusive workplace, were crucial in receiving the Beyond the Yellow Ribbon distinction.”

About U. S. Steel

Founded in 1901, United States Steel Corporation is a leading steel producer. With an unwavering focus on safety, the Company’s customer-centric Best for All^® strategy is advancing a more secure, sustainable future for U. S. Steel and its stakeholders. With a renewed emphasis on innovation, U. S. Steel serves the automotive, construction, appliance, energy, containers, and packaging industries with high value-added steel products such as U. S. Steel’s proprietary XG3^® advanced high-strength steel. The Company also maintains competitively advantaged iron ore production and has an annual raw steelmaking capability of 22.4 million net tons. U. S. Steel is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with world-class operations across the United States and in Central Europe. For more information, please visit www.ussteel.com.

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FAQ

What is the significance of U. S. Steel being named a Beyond the Yellow Ribbon company?

It signifies U. S. Steel's commitment to providing a supportive work environment for veterans and military employees.

When did U. S. Steel's Minnesota Ore Operations host the proclamation event?

The proclamation event was hosted on June 27.

What percentage of U. S. Steel's new hires in 2023 were veterans?

In 2023, 12% of U. S. Steel's new hires were veterans.

What is the function of the SERVE Employee Resource Group at U. S. Steel?

The SERVE ERG supports employees who are active reservists or veterans, fostering inclusion and providing assistance.