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By David Roza Jun 10, 2021

Culture

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

“I think that dig was the first time I had laughed as much and as hard as I had since I was in the service."

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

Disability isn’t an unemployment sentence

By Jared Keller Nov 23, 2020

Transition

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

For Lorenzo Leon, coming home was almost as difficult as deploying in the first place

By Meredith Mathis Nov 11, 2020

Transition

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

Here are some essentials to pack with you that will make sure you are prepared for your new assignment as a civilian.

By Meredith Mathis Nov 4, 2020

Career

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

Facing the next chapter in your life after the military can feel daunting when you think about everything you need to accomplish before joining the civilian ranks

By Justin Burgess Oct 5, 2020

Community

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

For some veterans, the thought of leaving the service can be incredibly difficult. Many wonder if they’ll ‘make it’ on the outside, and be able to support themselves and their...

By Esther Bergdahl Sep 30, 2020

Education

Your technical manual for online learning

Online learning can be ideal for active duty service members and veterans looking to pursue higher education. The flexible environment makes studying available to working veterans, busy families, and those...

By Rita Giordano, The Philadelphia Inquirer Sep 15, 2020

Unsung Heroes

An Air Force veteran in recovery is using his home to help struggling vets find peace and sanctuary

Air Force veteran Anthony Luton has seen a lot of things in life, good and bad. Now he wants to use his experience to help others like him

By Hirepurpose Sep 8, 2020

A life in service: from the Marine Corps to DuPont with Ed Maldonado

When the Twin Towers came down, lives changed around the world. For Ed Maldonado, only a sophomore in high school, it was a pivotal moment that affected the trajectory of...

By Scott Turner, Albuquerque Journal Feb 18, 2020

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‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources

"For whatever reason, it's too hard to mutter the words, 'I need help.' We provide a lot of different mechanisms to do that."

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How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

Your technical manual for online learning

An Air Force veteran in recovery is using his home to help struggling vets find peace and sanctuary

A life in service: from the Marine Corps to DuPont with Ed Maldonado

‘Take what’s inside and get it outside’ — Air Force psychologist reminds airmen of mental health resources