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The Massachusetts Military Heroes Fund (MMHF) is officially MMHF at Home Base, permanently cementing the long-standing partnership between Home Base and MMHF.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"373\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmemorial-day2-615x373-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46989\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmemorial-day2-615x373-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmemorial-day2-615x373-1-300x182.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>For over 14 years, SOLIDWORKS Edu team has provided the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fmedia\u002Fmilitary-services-education-program\">SOLIDWORKS Military Veterans Program\u003C\u002Fa> (MVP) to US and Canadian Veterans.  We also support Veterans in our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsolution\u002F3dexperience-works-startup-program\">Start-up program\u003C\u002Fa> and manufacturing training organizations like \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwfw.org\u002F\">Workshop for Warriors\u003C\u002Fa>.  MySolidWorks provides free online training to Veterans.  MakebyMe is a free DIY software application for wood working.  The SOLIDWORKS User Group Community and SOLIDWORKS Forum are great places for Veterans to learn more about SOLIDWORKS programs.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"480\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-military-veterans-program-3.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46990\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-military-veterans-program-3.jpg.webp 480w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-military-veterans-program-3-300x273.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 480px) 100vw, 480px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS MILITARY VETERANS Program\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>SOLIDWORKS is a proud supporter of our active military and veterans, and thank them for their service. We are pleased to offer the SOLIDWORKS Student Edition at a discounted rate to military actively serving in the US or Canada and\u002For veterans. Veterans can receive a copy of the\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fveteran-store.solidworks.com\u002Fveteran\u002Fdefault.php\"> SOLIDWORKS Student Edition\u003C\u002Fa> for $20.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The SOLIDWORKS Student Edition, 12 month license,  includes the following features to enhance your designing and learning experience:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Premium (3D CAD software)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium  (FEA tools)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation (CFD tools)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Motion (Kinematics analysis)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Plastics Premium(Part and mold filling analysis)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Sustainability (Environmental impact tools)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Electrical Professional (Electrical systems design tools)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (Integrate design and manufacturing processes)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Model-Based Definition (Define, organize, and publish 3D PMI)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Composer (Technical documentation tools)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>SOLIDWORKS Visualize Professional (Develop rich, photo quality content)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>MySolidWorks for Students (Your connection to everything SOLIDWORKS)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>eDrawings® Professional (Viewing and publishing application)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>With \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fmy.solidworks.com\u002F#General\">MySolidWorks\u003C\u002Fa> training, you get hours of free online learning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Start-up Program\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Are you a Veteran wanting to start your own company to design and manufacture a physical product? Our Start-up Program – \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsolution\u002F3dexperience-works-startup-program\">www.solidworks.com\u002Fstartups\u003C\u002Fa> helps Veteran start up’s get software and support.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=ONNw00asp7c\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FONNw00asp7c\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>One of my \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fteacher\u002F2015\u002F11\u002Fsupporting-veterans-day-with-the-best-job-skills-at-workshop-for-warriors.html\">best career experiences\u003C\u002Fa> was visiting Workshop for Warriors in San Diego.  They provide our SOLIDWORKS Certification Exams to their students for an industry standard credential.  Along with certifications in manufacturing, Haas CNC, and welding, Workshop for Warriors has 100% job placement.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"615\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fworkshops-for-warriors-1-615x411-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46314\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fworkshops-for-warriors-1-615x411-1.jpg.webp 615w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fworkshops-for-warriors-1-615x411-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>MakeByMe Software\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"436\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakebyme-cut-hole-and-size-1-436x615-1.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46315\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakebyme-cut-hole-and-size-1-436x615-1.jpg.webp 436w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmakebyme-cut-hole-and-size-1-436x615-1-213x300.jpg.webp 213w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 436px) 100vw, 436px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Are you a Veteran that likes DIY projects or working with wood?  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fhome.by.me\u002Fen\u002Fmakebyme\u002F\">MakeByMe\u003C\u002Fa> is free software to help you design, assembly and create a bill of material cut list to bring to Home Depot or your favorite lumber store.  From standard wood sizes, MakeByMe even works on a smart phone.  Try this \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fteacher\u002F2022\u002F11\u002Fdiy-birdhouse-furniture-with-makebyme-and-homebyme.html\">Birdhouse\u003C\u002Fa> project.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We also invite Veterans to reach out to SOLIDWORKS users at a local \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.swugn.org\u002F\">SOLIDWORKS User Group\u003C\u002Fa> meeting in your area or join our\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fforum.solidworks.com\u002F?_gl=1*1mkd63w*_ga*MTEwNjIwMjExLjE2OTQxMDc0NjY.*_ga_XQJPQWHZHH*MTY5OTU1OTQyMy44Ny4xLjE2OTk1NjE1NjkuNjAuMC4w#_ga=2.93565533.1551269689.1699461895-110620211.1694107466\"> SOLIDWORKS User Forum\u003C\u002Fa> on line.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Veterans.  Thank you for your service.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Design well.  Marie\u003C\u002Fp>","2025-05-23T12:31:58",{"node":34,"__typename":45},{"nicename":35,"description":36,"slug":37,"name":38,"firstName":39,"lastName":40,"avatar":41,"__typename":44},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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