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By Jan 4, 2019
The Long March

What Military Units Can Learn From The Rules And Suggestions Of My Local Animal Shelter

I recently signed up to volunteer at my local animal shelter. Their rules of behavior stuck me as pretty generally applicable to any organization, but perhaps especially to small military...
By Dec 14, 2018
The Long March

Advice For US Troops Sent To The Mexican Border In An Age Of Terrible Leaders

Tom note: Here is the first entry in our 10 Long March posts for 2018, the 10th most-read item of … Continued
By Sep 4, 2018
Transition

How To Create Community After Your Military Service Is Over

Within two weeks of moving to New York City, I found myself sitting in a room at the Y. Around … Continued
By Aug 30, 2018
Community

Ask A Veteran: What Can I Tell A Young Person Who Wants To Enlist?

Welcome to Ask A Veteran, a place for civilians (or anyone!) to ask questions about the military or veterans issues. Alex … Continued
By Aug 14, 2018
The Long March

14 Lessons for Transitioning: A Collection By Long March’s Council Of The Former Enlisted

1. Stay in touch with some of the people you were there with. No one is going to listen or … Continued
By May 7, 2018
Mandatory Fun

Vetsplaining: How Not To Talk To Civilians About Military Life

Vetsplaining (noun): The act of a veteran (or veterans) or active military member explaining nuanced and exclusive military issues to … Continued
By Apr 17, 2018
Career

3 Tips To Making Your Military Service Relevant In A Civilian Job Interview

Say you’re at a dinner party. Sitting next to you is a petrochemical engineer. When you ask what she does … Continued
By Apr 10, 2018
The Long March

5 Rules To Live By When You Leave The Military, According To A Former NCO

So the time has come where your disillusionment for continued military service trumps your misguided teenage visions of honor, conquest, … Continued
By May 21, 2017
Transition

The L.O.S.E.R. System: 5 Easy Steps To Avoid Being The Vet Everybody Hates

One of the greatest disservices thrust upon transitioning servicemen and women, particularly in the GWOT generation, is the notion that … Continued
By Jul 2, 2014
Career

5 Tips For How To Ace Every Job Interview

Interviews are the part of the hiring process that will make or break your shot at a job. They are also … Continued