Hero 2 Hired is a Department of Defense programed aimed at helping veterans find jobs and careers. Hero 2 Hired, in conjunction with Austal USA hosted a “Military Building Military” seminar on Sept. 30, 2014 at the AIDT Maritime Training Center. AIDT’s Melinda Ladnier and Steve Sheridan both spoke about the various training programs AIDT offers to begin or advance a welding career.