Resources(Page 18)

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

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

By William Treseder

/ Apr 8 2015

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

By Pamela Holtz

/ Apr 7 2015

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

By James W. Weirick

/ Mar 31 2015

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

By Rachel A. Brune

/ Mar 31 2015

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The Coveted Combat Action Ribbon May Be The Corps’ Most Divisive Award The Coveted Combat Action Ribbon May Be The Corps’ Most Divisive Award

/ Mar 30 2015

Changes In VA Benefits Policy Leave Elderly Veterans In A Bind Changes In VA Benefits Policy Leave Elderly Veterans In A Bind

/ Mar 27 2015

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

/ Mar 27 2015

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

By Lex R. Brown II

/ Mar 26 2015

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

By Jennifer Peters

/ Mar 24 2015

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

By Michelle Villarreal Zook

/ Mar 24 2015

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

/ Mar 23 2015

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

By Brad Harrison

/ Mar 12 2015

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

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Mar 10 2015

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

/ Mar 5 2015

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

By Terron Sims, II

/ Mar 5 2015

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

/ Mar 4 2015

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

/ Feb 26 2015

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

By Rachel A. Brune

/ Feb 24 2015

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

By Sarah Maples

/ Feb 12 2015

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

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Feb 10 2015

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

By Christopher Flurry

/ Feb 9 2015

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

By Alexander McCoy

/ Feb 9 2015

A Step-By-Step Account Of How One Vet Nailed His Transition To Land A Great Career A Step-By-Step Account Of How One Vet Nailed His Transition To Land A Great Career

/ Feb 5 2015

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

By Pamela Holtz

/ Feb 3 2015

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

By Katherine Kidder

/ Feb 2 2015

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

By Fred Wellman

/ Jan 19 2015

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The Case Against Being Condescending The Case Against Being Condescending

By Pamela Holtz

/ Jan 14 2015

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

By Michael Cessaro

/ Jan 13 2015

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

By Chris Hernandez

/ Jan 7 2015

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

By Matthew Gjertsen

/ Jan 6 2015

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

By Chris Wicker

/ Dec 29 2014

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

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Dec 23 2014

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

By Stephen Carlson

/ Dec 16 2014

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

By Lex R. Brown II

/ Dec 11 2014

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

By Stephen Carlson

/ Dec 10 2014

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

By Sarah Maples

/ Dec 5 2014

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

By Audrey Iriberri

/ Dec 2 2014

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We Need To Have A National Conversation About Killing In Combat We Need To Have A National Conversation About Killing In Combat

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Dec 1 2014

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

/ Nov 24 2014

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

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Nov 19 2014

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

/ Nov 17 2014

The Power Of Networking The Power Of Networking

By Nicholas Zeigler

/ Nov 13 2014

5 Mistakes Troops Make When They Transition 5 Mistakes Troops Make When They Transition

By Sarah Maples

/ Nov 10 2014

The One Surefire Way To Have Your Job Application Ignored The One Surefire Way To Have Your Job Application Ignored

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Nov 6 2014

6 Hot Hospitality Jobs Veterans Should Be Applying To Right Now 6 Hot Hospitality Jobs Veterans Should Be Applying To Right Now

/ Nov 5 2014

7 Habits You Need To Transition To The Civilian Workforce 7 Habits You Need To Transition To The Civilian Workforce

By Tim Heffington

/ Nov 3 2014

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JOB ENVY: The Former Sailor Advocating For Veterans Through Digital Social Action JOB ENVY: The Former Sailor Advocating For Veterans Through Digital Social Action

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Oct 28 2014

For Some, The End Of A Combat Deployment Is The Start To Another War At Home For Some, The End Of A Combat Deployment Is The Start To Another War At Home

By Eliot Yasumura

/ Oct 27 2014

What Does The Term “Transition” Really Mean Anyway? What Does The Term “Transition” Really Mean Anyway?

/ Oct 24 2014

Radio Commentator: Vets With PTSD Are Weak Radio Commentator: Vets With PTSD Are Weak

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Oct 22 2014

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What Military Medals Teach Us About The Vagueness Of The War Against ISIS What Military Medals Teach Us About The Vagueness Of The War Against ISIS

By Lauren Katzenberg

/ Oct 8 2014

Here’s How To Break Into A Career In Private Security Here’s How To Break Into A Career In Private Security

/ Oct 7 2014

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UNSUNG HEROES: The Woman Soldier Who Received The Silver Star In Iraq UNSUNG HEROES: The Woman Soldier Who Received The Silver Star In Iraq

By Brian Adam Jones

/ Oct 2 2014

The Danger Assuming Every Veteran Who Does Something Crazy Has PTSD The Danger Assuming Every Veteran Who Does Something Crazy Has PTSD

By Mallory Newman

/ Oct 2 2014

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JOB ENVY: The Navy Vet Who’s Now Fighting The Ebola Outbreak JOB ENVY: The Navy Vet Who’s Now Fighting The Ebola Outbreak

By Elizabeth O'Herrin

/ Sep 23 2014

Incarcerated Veterans Are Finding Relief In Meditation And Yoga Incarcerated Veterans Are Finding Relief In Meditation And Yoga

By Mallory Newman

/ Sep 18 2014

JOB ENVY: The Iraq War Veteran Who Is Now A Modern-Day Indiana Jones JOB ENVY: The Iraq War Veteran Who Is Now A Modern-Day Indiana Jones

By Michelle McCarthy

/ Sep 16 2014

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Two Years Ago I Stared Down The Barrel Of A Shotgun And Nearly Took My Own Life Two Years Ago I Stared Down The Barrel Of A Shotgun And Nearly Took My Own Life

/ Sep 10 2014

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The Real Problem With Military Salaries And Compensation The Real Problem With Military Salaries And Compensation

By Carl Forsling

/ Sep 9 2014

How Your Local Representatives In Congress Can Help You Navigate The VA How Your Local Representatives In Congress Can Help You Navigate The VA

By Mary Ann Parker

/ Sep 8 2014

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What My Time In The Military Taught Me About Happiness What My Time In The Military Taught Me About Happiness

By Anna Granville

/ Sep 4 2014

8 Ways To Improve Your VA Disability Claim 8 Ways To Improve Your VA Disability Claim

/ Sep 4 2014

Vets Receive Smart Advice From “Shark Tank” Investors At White House Event Vets Receive Smart Advice From “Shark Tank” Investors At White House Event

By Joshua S. Holley

/ Sep 3 2014

Don’t Make One Of These Common Cover Letter Mistakes When Applying To Jobs Don’t Make One Of These Common Cover Letter Mistakes When Applying To Jobs

/ Aug 25 2014