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By William Treseder Jul 20, 2016

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This Soldier’s Transition Serves As A Roadmap For Other Vets

A few key decisions made all the difference for Justin McCarty, a former soldier now living in San Francisco. He...

By The Havok Journal Jun 17, 2016

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Navy SEAL: The Best Things In Life Aren’t Things At All, But Relationships

Editor’s Note: This article by Craig “Sawman” Sawyer originally appeared on Havok Journal, which seeks to serve as the voice...

By Brian Wagner Jun 10, 2016

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10 Things We Know For Sure About Modern Veterans

Over the last 15 years, Iraq and Afghanistan veterans have been studied and dissected from innumerable angles. No group has...

By William Treseder Jun 8, 2016

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This NY Vet Went From Enlisted Marine To CEO Of His Own Startup

Brendan Hart wanted to be a fireman, not a Marine. As a New Yorker who saw the devastation of the...

By Sarah Sicard Jun 3, 2016

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These Are The 5 Best Places To Retire After The Military

When you retire from the military, you regain the long lost freedom to choose where you live. Analysts at the...

By Jennifer Dolsen May 25, 2016

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Sebastian Junger’s New Book ‘Tribe’ Says Something About Society No One Else Will

Sometime after I returned from a deployment in Afghanistan in 2010, Sebastian Junger and the late Tim Hetherington’s documentary film...

By Hirepurpose May 23, 2016

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Here’s A Great Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits Focused On Vet Employment

Despite the decreasing unemployment rate among the post-9/11 veterans population, there is still much work to be done to help...

By Mike Denny May 23, 2016

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4 Ways To Make Mondays A Little Less Painful

Most of my adult life, both in and out of the Army, I dreaded Mondays. Whether you are a cubicle...

By The Chairman's Office of Reintegration May 16, 2016

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This Navy Vet Is Teaching Others To Lead In Their Local Communities

Military service members develop a sense of pride and honor during their time in uniform, largely inspired by the tremendous...

By Military.com May 13, 2016

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These 10 Fighters Went From The Military To The UFC

Editor’s Note: This article by Justin Sloan originally appeared on Military.com, the premier source of information for the military and...

By Sarah Sicard May 4, 2016

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New Veterans Initiative Aims To Shed Light On Long-Term Transition Trends

A group of veterans have joined together in an effort to collect data from more than 100,000 veterans about their...

By Adam Linehan Apr 29, 2016

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Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’

Derek Weida, founder of Straight Legless Clothing, doesn’t speak for all veterans, but he does speak for a certain type....

By Mike Lydon Apr 29, 2016

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6 Transition Mistakes To Avoid When You’re Getting Out Of The Military

There are some days you never forget — the day you turn 21, your wedding, and the birth of a...

By James Clark Apr 19, 2016

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How A Different Kind Of Criminal Court Saved This Marine Veteran

Timothy Wynn enlisted in the Marines in 1999, but when the Corps extended his contract, he was sent overseas. In...

By Carl Forsling Apr 19, 2016

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Your Time In Service Shouldn’t Be Your Glory Years

So, you’ve finally left the military. You’ve completed your service honorably, be that four years or 20. You’ve sacrificed plenty,...

By The Chairman's Office of Reintegration Apr 11, 2016

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From Airman To Civilian, This Gulf War Vet Never Stopped Serving Her Community

The Joint Chief’s Call to Continued Service inspires transitioning service members to leverage their military skills, intellect, and innate sense...

By Michael J. Meese Mar 30, 2016

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3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Transition

Financial actions are especially challenging when you leave the military, but fundamentally they consist of three components: Budgeting for today...

By Robert Graves Mar 22, 2016

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Burning Bridges Works In War, But Not In The Workplace

We tend to believe that the minute we get out of the service, everything you’ve ever lived through for the...

By Lisette Voytko Mar 21, 2016

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What To Do With Your Generic Military Haircut When You Get Out

You’ve made career, relocation, and family decisions for what you’ll do after receiving your DD-214, but have you thought about...

By The Chairman's Office of Reintegration Mar 14, 2016

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Why Veterans Should Continue Their Service After The Military

Just over a year ago, the Joint Chiefs signed a letter addressed to all of those who have served in...

By J.p. Lawrence Feb 11, 2016

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Here’s How To Take Advantage Of LinkedIn’s Premium Job Seeker Account

Everyone loves a free upgrade. For veterans and current military members looking for work, LinkedIn is offering a free year...

By James Clark Jan 20, 2016

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5 Opinions On Military Life That Change When You Become A Veteran

When big life changes occur, it can alter the way one sees the world. This is also true for active-duty...

By Hirepurpose Dec 22, 2015

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4 Ways To Give Back To Your Professional Network

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared on Hirepurpose’s Career Compass, a virtual library of the advice, guidance, and tips you need...

By Sean Maday Dec 1, 2015

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These Army Veterans Are On A Quest To Make The World A Safer Place

As a Green Beret serving in Afghanistan, Greg Adams assembled teams of local Afghans to defend their village. Now as...

By Ben Nussbaumer Oct 8, 2015

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The Military’s Transition Programs Are Under-Delivering Support To Service Members

Every service member shares two experiences over the course of their military career: the transition from civilian life into the...

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This Soldier’s Transition Serves As A Roadmap For Other Vets

Navy SEAL: The Best Things In Life Aren’t Things At All, But Relationships

10 Things We Know For Sure About Modern Veterans

This NY Vet Went From Enlisted Marine To CEO Of His Own Startup

These Are The 5 Best Places To Retire After The Military

Sebastian Junger’s New Book ‘Tribe’ Says Something About Society No One Else Will

Here’s A Great Funding Opportunity For Nonprofits Focused On Vet Employment

4 Ways To Make Mondays A Little Less Painful

This Navy Vet Is Teaching Others To Lead In Their Local Communities

These 10 Fighters Went From The Military To The UFC

New Veterans Initiative Aims To Shed Light On Long-Term Transition Trends

Iraq War Vet Derek Weida: ‘We’re Too Obsessed With This Number 22.’

6 Transition Mistakes To Avoid When You’re Getting Out Of The Military

How A Different Kind Of Criminal Court Saved This Marine Veteran

Your Time In Service Shouldn’t Be Your Glory Years

From Airman To Civilian, This Gulf War Vet Never Stopped Serving Her Community

3 Ways To Be Financially Prepared When You Transition

Burning Bridges Works In War, But Not In The Workplace

What To Do With Your Generic Military Haircut When You Get Out

Why Veterans Should Continue Their Service After The Military

Here’s How To Take Advantage Of LinkedIn’s Premium Job Seeker Account

5 Opinions On Military Life That Change When You Become A Veteran

4 Ways To Give Back To Your Professional Network

These Army Veterans Are On A Quest To Make The World A Safer Place

The Military’s Transition Programs Are Under-Delivering Support To Service Members