Resources(Page 14)

A collection of resources, explainers, updates on policy, and guides for those in the military.

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There’s No Such Thing As The ‘Congressional’ Medal of Honor
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There’s No Such Thing As The ‘Congressional’ Medal of Honor

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jul 10, 2015

Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military
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Hold On To These Habits When You Transition Out Of The Military

By Mike Denny

Posted on Jul 7, 2015

Job Envy: This Former Soldier Creates Local Job Opportunities For Fellow Vets
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Job Envy: This Former Soldier Creates Local Job Opportunities For Fellow Vets

By Marissa A. Cruz

Posted on Jul 7, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness
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UNSUNG HEROES: This EOD Technician Received The Distinguished Service Cross For Extraordinary Valor And Selflessness

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Jul 2, 2015

4 Steps To Take When Life Isn’t Going The Way You Planned
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4 Steps To Take When Life Isn’t Going The Way You Planned

By Greatist

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

Executive Orders Do Little To Stop University Of Phoenix’s Pursuit Of Veterans
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Executive Orders Do Little To Stop University Of Phoenix’s Pursuit Of Veterans

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jun 30, 2015

What I’ve Learned About Transition As A Veteran Living Abroad
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What I’ve Learned About Transition As A Veteran Living Abroad

By Susanne Rossignol

Posted on Jun 26, 2015

Why The DoD’s Proposed Military Retirement Plan Isn’t The Right Solution
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Why The DoD’s Proposed Military Retirement Plan Isn’t The Right Solution

By Rob Callahan

Posted on Jun 18, 2015

The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process
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The Military Needs To Get A Handle On Its Awards Process

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jun 17, 2015

How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor
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How A Drunk Decision By A Terrible Commanding Officer Led To A Medal Of Honor

By Angry Staff Officer

Posted on Jun 10, 2015

5 Common Misconceptions About Filing VA Claims Debunked
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5 Common Misconceptions About Filing VA Claims Debunked

By Ryan Gallucci

Posted on Jun 5, 2015

How I Let Go Of The Embarrassment I Felt For Having Never Served In Combat
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How I Let Go Of The Embarrassment I Felt For Having Never Served In Combat

By Jason Mangone

Posted on Jun 2, 2015

The Truth About 22 Veteran Suicides A Day
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The Truth About 22 Veteran Suicides A Day

By Stacy Bare

Posted on Jun 2, 2015

The 5 Types Of People You Absolutely Need As References

The 5 Types Of People You Absolutely Need As References

By Lex R. Brown II

Posted on May 29, 2015

5 Reasons Why Employers Should Hire Military Spouses
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5 Reasons Why Employers Should Hire Military Spouses

By Amber Vlangas

Posted on May 27, 2015

Here Are The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Student Veterans
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Here Are The 7 Habits Of Highly Effective Student Veterans

By David Robert Howell

Posted on May 26, 2015

4 Reasons Why Employers Should Hire Military Reservists
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4 Reasons Why Employers Should Hire Military Reservists

By Zane Jones

Posted on May 21, 2015

Sebastian Junger On The Military’s Problem With PTSD
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Sebastian Junger On The Military’s Problem With PTSD

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on May 8, 2015

Army Captain Gives Everything She Has To Earn A Coveted Decoration
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Army Captain Gives Everything She Has To Earn A Coveted Decoration

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on May 5, 2015

How One Vet’s Struggle Led Him To Write A Book Explaining PTSD To His Children
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How One Vet’s Struggle Led Him To Write A Book Explaining PTSD To His Children

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 17, 2015

7 Rules For Creating The Perfect Military Veteran Resume
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7 Rules For Creating The Perfect Military Veteran Resume

By Garrett Berntsen

Posted on Apr 16, 2015

Marine Infantry Veteran Finds Meaning As A Professional MMA Fighter
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Marine Infantry Veteran Finds Meaning As A Professional MMA Fighter

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Apr 15, 2015

5 Ways Self-Doubt Makes Success After The Military More Difficult
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5 Ways Self-Doubt Makes Success After The Military More Difficult

By Chad Storlie

Posted on Apr 14, 2015

The Technology Company Fighting Terrorism With Millennials
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The Technology Company Fighting Terrorism With Millennials

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Apr 14, 2015

The Bold Civil War Raid That Led To The First-Ever Medal Of Honor
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The Bold Civil War Raid That Led To The First-Ever Medal Of Honor

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Apr 13, 2015

5 Ways You Can Stand Out When Applying To Top Colleges
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5 Ways You Can Stand Out When Applying To Top Colleges

By Jennifer Peters

Posted on Apr 10, 2015

This New Program Fast Tracks Veterans Into Manufacturing Jobs
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This New Program Fast Tracks Veterans Into Manufacturing Jobs

By William Treseder

Posted on Apr 8, 2015

10 Ways To Support A Friend Battling PTSD
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10 Ways To Support A Friend Battling PTSD

By Pamela Holtz

Posted on Apr 7, 2015

The Terrible Timing Behind The Army’s Bergdahl Announcement On National Medal Of Honor Day
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The Terrible Timing Behind The Army’s Bergdahl Announcement On National Medal Of Honor Day

By James W. Weirick

Posted on Mar 31, 2015

An Unflinching Look At Two Friends Together Overcoming The Effects Of War
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An Unflinching Look At Two Friends Together Overcoming The Effects Of War

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Mar 31, 2015

Leave Your Rank At The Door When You Choose Your Next Career
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Leave Your Rank At The Door When You Choose Your Next Career

By Liz McLean

Posted on Mar 27, 2015

10 Ways To Make Yourself More Productive
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10 Ways To Make Yourself More Productive

By Lex R. Brown II

Posted on Mar 26, 2015

Job Envy: The Marine Vet Creating Business Solutions For Companies With LinkedIn
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Job Envy: The Marine Vet Creating Business Solutions For Companies With LinkedIn

By Jennifer Peters

Posted on Mar 24, 2015

Military Children And The Effects Of 14 Years Of War
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Military Children And The Effects Of 14 Years Of War

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

Posted on Mar 24, 2015

A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart
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A Curious Dog Unearths Korean War Veteran’s Purple Heart

By James Clark

Posted on Mar 24, 2015

Teamwork Is The Most Important Lesson You Learn From The Military
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Teamwork Is The Most Important Lesson You Learn From The Military

By Brad Harrison

Posted on Mar 12, 2015

A Veterans Affairs Hospital Manager Mocks Veterans Suicide
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A Veterans Affairs Hospital Manager Mocks Veterans Suicide

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Mar 10, 2015

The 4 Letters Employers Must Forget When Hiring Veterans: PTSD
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The 4 Letters Employers Must Forget When Hiring Veterans: PTSD

By Liz McLean

Posted on Mar 5, 2015

Your Military Career Doesn’t Have To Be Your Only Career
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Your Military Career Doesn’t Have To Be Your Only Career

By Terron Sims, II

Posted on Mar 5, 2015

Why You Can Never Fully Prepare For Your Military Retirement
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Why You Can Never Fully Prepare For Your Military Retirement

By Marc Wayman

Posted on Mar 4, 2015

UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Soldier Foiled His Friend’s Suicide Attempt With One Smart Move
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UNSUNG HEROES: This Army Soldier Foiled His Friend’s Suicide Attempt With One Smart Move

By Corey Adwar

Posted on Feb 26, 2015

Job Envy: This Army Vet Launched Her Own Clothing Company For Servicewomen And Veterans
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Job Envy: This Army Vet Launched Her Own Clothing Company For Servicewomen And Veterans

By Rachel A. Brune

Posted on Feb 24, 2015

Here’s Why You Should Consider An Internship As Part Of Your Post-Military Career Plan
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Here’s Why You Should Consider An Internship As Part Of Your Post-Military Career Plan

By Sarah Maples

Posted on Feb 12, 2015

What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges?
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What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges?

By Tessa Poppe

Posted on Feb 10, 2015

How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him
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How Brian Williams’ War Memories Could Have Failed Him

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Feb 10, 2015

Our Troops Need Financial Ed, Not Financial Aid
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Our Troops Need Financial Ed, Not Financial Aid

By Christopher Flurry

Posted on Feb 9, 2015

3 Ways Veterans Should Be Highlighting Their Military Accomplishments
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3 Ways Veterans Should Be Highlighting Their Military Accomplishments

By Alexander McCoy

Posted on Feb 9, 2015

8 Common Myths About PTSD Debunked
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8 Common Myths About PTSD Debunked

By Pamela Holtz

Posted on Feb 3, 2015

How Should Military Leadership Respond To Calls For Compensation Reform?
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How Should Military Leadership Respond To Calls For Compensation Reform?

By Katherine Kidder

Posted on Feb 2, 2015

How To Know When A Company Is Truly ‘Military-Friendly’
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How To Know When A Company Is Truly ‘Military-Friendly’

By Fred Wellman

Posted on Jan 19, 2015

The Case Against Being Condescending
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The Case Against Being Condescending

By Pamela Holtz

Posted on Jan 14, 2015

Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim
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Here Are 5 Things You Need To Know Before Filing A VA Claim

By Michael Cessaro

Posted on Jan 13, 2015

The Case Against Being Too Sensitive In The Military, Or After
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The Case Against Being Too Sensitive In The Military, Or After

By Chris Hernandez

Posted on Jan 7, 2015

Why The Air Force Is Paying Big Bonuses To Some Pilots And Forcing Others Out
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Why The Air Force Is Paying Big Bonuses To Some Pilots And Forcing Others Out

By Matthew Gjertsen

Posted on Jan 6, 2015

5 Ways Being The Boss Changes When You Leave The Military
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5 Ways Being The Boss Changes When You Leave The Military

By Chris Wicker

Posted on Dec 29, 2014

JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time
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JOB ENVY: Marine Veteran Turned Brooklyn Architect Who Makes Surfboards In His Spare Time

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 24, 2014

The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide
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The Man Who Killed The Bill To Combat Veterans Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 17, 2014

4 Easy Tips For Veterans On How To Build A Personal Brand
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4 Easy Tips For Veterans On How To Build A Personal Brand

By Lex R. Brown II

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide
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‘Let The Damn Army Clean Up The Mess’: An (Almost) Story Of Suicide

By Stephen Carlson

Posted on Dec 11, 2014

How To Get The Most Out Of Your College Experience
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How To Get The Most Out Of Your College Experience

By Sarah Maples

Posted on Dec 5, 2014

How To Write A Resume That Will Get A Hiring Managers’ Attention
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How To Write A Resume That Will Get A Hiring Managers’ Attention

By Audrey Iriberri

Posted on Dec 2, 2014

Why Planning Your Military Transition In Advance Is More Important Than You Think
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Why Planning Your Military Transition In Advance Is More Important Than You Think

By Kevin Bell

Posted on Nov 24, 2014

Royal Marine Wins Hero Award For Reuniting Troops With Dogs Left Behind
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Royal Marine Wins Hero Award For Reuniting Troops With Dogs Left Behind

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Nov 19, 2014

How To Get Motivated For Your Transition Out Of The Military
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How To Get Motivated For Your Transition Out Of The Military

By Ava Collins

Posted on Nov 17, 2014