Homeless Women Veterans: The Overlooked Statistic
PO3 Celesta Davis, US NavyLately, we’ve heard a lot about the plight of homeless veterans. It’s about time! However, how often do you hear about homeless women vets? Sure, a vet is a vet…and in the...
View ArticleThe Green Side
Cpl Glynis Sakowicz, USMCBeing in the military is a different experience for men and women. While most men find it very easy to find 'significant others’ outside of the service they are in, it’s not...
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Musings of a 30 Year Career
COL Jon Thompson, US ArmyLast month, I retired from the Army after serving 30 years as an officer. Over those three decades, I was able to experience things and see places that would not have been...
View ArticlePlaying Army: The Difficulties The Guard and Reserve Face
MSgt Lionel Rondeau, USAFI recently read an article on Fox News (http://fxn.ws/1CFVZr8) regarding the difficulties the Guard and Reserve faced when being recalled to active duty service, and I was...
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Drive the Change
CPT Dana Reeder, US ArmyIf you’ve watched any major sporting event on TV lately you’ve likely seen the Armed Forces newest commercial: “The challenges facing the country never stop… We train, adapt,...
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#VetsRising: Veterans Day 2015
SrA Andy Mccarty, USAFThe Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) have a social media tagline #VetsRising that you may have seen on Facebook, Twitter, and whatever else the kids are using these...
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Veterans Day and Looking Forward
Author Name:- GySgt George VukovichVeterans Day celebrates and honors those who selflessly served our great country as members of the U.S. Armed Forces. The genesis of this day dates to the 11th hour...
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We’ve always believed in giving veterans the green light.
Author Name:- WalmartWith 22 million veterans in this country, their contributions to our nation are immeasurable. Any effort to highlight their achievements and show our appreciation would be a...
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A Boomer’s Perspective on Millennials in the Military
John Aldrich, US Navy(AMU Students, alumni, faculty & staff participating in Wreaths Across America December 13, 2014 at Arlington National Ceremony)As a baby boomer, I tend to sit on the fence...
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Frustrated with Traditional Medical Innovation, Marine Corps Veteran Becomes...
CPT Cameron Smith, ARMYDerek Herrera has the quintessential passion of an entrepreneur. He wants to solve problems quickly and efficiently. However, the Marine Corps Veteran never intended to be out of...
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A Thoroughfare for Freedom: The 2015 Road Warrior Ride
SrA Andy Mccarty, USAFIn the crisp dawn air on June 6th, 2015, I found myself gearing up for another mission. I checked and rechecked my gear. Was everything strapped down? Could I easily reach and...
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The Kids Are Back in School, Why Aren’t You?
SGT Shontae Patsaricas, US ARMY(Image provided by American Military University)Summer is over and the kids are back in school. Is the timing right for you too?Whether you’re a military spouse,...
View ArticleDesign Your Exit Strategy Before You Submit Your Resignation from the Military
CPT Endre Barath, US ARMYDesign your exit strategy, or should I say your transition strategy, from the military to the civilian world. This is advice from someone who has discovered that the transition...
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Veteran Entrepreneur Overcomes Obstacles to Create Popular Mobile App
CPT Cameron Smith, US ArmyAir Force pilot, Gregory Coleman, and fellow MBA candidate, Benjamin Young, realized they faced a problem while they attended the prestigious Wharton School of Business. Both...
View ArticleAdvice for the Micromanager
LCDR Bill Wright, US NAVYDuring my last tour on active duty I got to see my peers take early commands as O-4s in the Navy. Many of these Commanding Officers were friends and as such, we spent time...
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3 Ways to Get College Credit from Your Joint Services Transcript (JST)
Capt Craig Gilman, USMCAs a military or veteran student, you’ve gained valuable training, skills, and experience while serving your country, which is documented in your Joint Services Transcript (JST)....
View ArticleEradicating the Cancer of Sexual Assaults from our Military
MG Robert Shadley, US ARMYWhile serving as the Commanding General of the U. S. Army Ordnance Center and Schools at Aberdeen Proving Ground some two decades ago, I uncovered what was basically a crime...
View ArticleGeneral Counseling and Military Justice
SSG Guy Gould, US ARMYThe single most important thing in the military justice system is accurate evidence. The General Counseling Form and written statements, whether formal or informal, are important...
View ArticleCareer Planning: 5 Year Plan
LTC Katherine Numerick, US ARMYWe often hear that we're our best career advocates, but to read some of these threads, one would think many of us are victims to the all-powerful Big Brother of HRC. The...
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Marketing to the Military: Online Press Release
David Yoo, RallyPoint Civilian Careers.A 2006 post from Greg Jarboe on Search Engine Watch recounts the origins of the press release: On October 28, 1906, at least 50 people lost their lives when a...
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