Priority for ViB attendees goes to vets that have not attended before. If there's still open slots after that, some others will be invited as well. Was a great event for a newby. Over 200 attendees were there and they saved 50 interview slots from selected Vets in Blue attendees. So it's well worth it and everyone got 10 minute at the end with a recruiter to pitch yourself. With over 3000 applicants every time they open the hiring window, it's very competitive. Was well worth the expense for me to attend and a great overall experience.