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Brian Wagner

Brian Wagner is a Vice President with ScoutComms, an award-winning veteran-owned benefit corporation that helps for-profit and not-for-profit organizations effectively work with veterans and military families. He currently serves as a Navy Reserve officer and is a student at the Naval War College, as well as a Partner at the Truman National Security Project. All opinions are his own.

Recent articles from Brian Wagner

Sgt. Brent Austin, casket team leader, Honor Guard Company, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard), teaches members of the Sacramento Police Department Honor Guard how to fold a flag on Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, Va., Apr. 9, 2013.
Support
Civilians Need To Get As Engaged In Their Communities As Veterans
When our veterans return to civilian life, their mission of service doesn’t end, but civilians need to do more to follow their lead.
Special tactics Airmen assigned to the 24th Special Operations Wing observe an MC-130J Commando II approach during exercise Emerald Warrior 16 at Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center, Miss., May 7, 2016.
Transition
10 Things We Know For Sure About Modern Veterans
Here are 10 findings from a decade's worth of research on veterans' transitions.
A group of veterans and supporters march from the steps of the Legislative Building for a Twenty22Many rally, Wednesday, July 22, 2015, in Olympia, Washington.
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Suicide Is More Than Just A Veteran Problem
No one benefits when we treat veteran suicide differently from the American suicide crisis.
Triplets John Paul, Jacob Erik and Joshua Clint Temple take the oath of enlistment at the Little Rock Military Entrance Processing Station.
News
The Military Could Soon Face Increased Recruiting Challenges
A new CNA report predicts that the military recruiting environment is about to go downhill.
Retired Army Infantry Pfc. Marvin Kincaid, 85, left, is accompanied by Dennis Hobbs at the the World War II Memorial in Washington as honor flight WWII veterans and helpers wearing blue or white t-shirts, visited the site on the 68th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 2012.
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Are We Ready For The Decline Of Veteran And Military Nonprofits?
A new report reveals some startling trends about funding for veterans and military-specific nonprofits.