Athene USA, a leading provider of retirement savings products based in West Des Moines, has earned the Military Friendly designation for a third consecutive year, and this year also was named a Military Friendly Spouse Employer. Athene is among more than 200 companies nationwide that participate in the program. In addition to its efforts around hiring veterans, the company has organized the Athene Military Veterans Organization, which uses volunteer events, donation drives and visiting speakers to build awareness and engagement for veterans’ affairs. Athene also partners with Home Base Iowa, a state program that helps connect Iowa businesses with qualified veterans looking for career opportunities. “Athene is strongly committed to supporting continued military service, and assisting veterans transitioning back into the workforce,” said CEO Grant Kvalheim.