VetsWhatsNext Gives US Servicemembers Life.After.Military
Veterans Life After Military. Bridging the disconnect between veterans and the benefits and resources available to them is vital. Walking with them through that transition as a means of reducing veteran homelessness and suicide is key to the innovative mobile app and nonprofit service started by Major Eric K. King, who understands personally what it […]
From Combat To Cattle: A Veteran Army Ranger’s Story
Veteran Army Ranger Patrick Montgomery never could have imagined his business as an online Wagyu beef retailer would become an overnight success for their hot dogs. When the combat veteran left the military in 2014 and went to the University of Missouri to pursue a degree in Animal Science to become a veterinarian, he instead […]
Air Force Veteran Paranteau: “How My Military Experience Shaped Me To Be A Leader”
This is the success and transition story of Air Force Veteran Joe Paranteau . As a U.S. Air Force veteran, he is committed to veteran’s issues. He supports causes to end child trafficking and exploitation. From the foot soldiers of the Roman Empire and Genghis Khan’s cavalry to today’s military, the contributions and leadership of people […]
More than 47,000 US troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived
More than 47,000 troops and vets will see some of their federal student loan debt erased. This news comes as the new policies announced by the US Department of Education on last Friday. “Brave men and women in uniform serving our country can now focus on doing their jobs and coming home safely, not filling out more […]
Change of Mission: Army veteran advice for getting on with life after the military
Kirk Windmueller is an Army veteran with over 22 years of service. He is a senior manager at Avantus Federal and a volunteer for Project Transition USA. The latter is a non-profit organization that teaches veterans how to use LinkedIn to network and find their next career. In this article he shares his insights on […]
“Making Your Military Transition A Transformation”, a new free course for veterans
Making Your Military Transition A Transformation: Coursera – one of the world’s leading online learning platforms – and The United Service Organizations (USO) recently announced a specially designed course to help veterans and active-duty, Reserve, and National Guard members navigate the challenges of transitioning from military to civilian life. Cory Boatwright, an Air Force veteran […]
4 Common Struggles Veterans Face In Civilian Workplaces After Transition
Finding job is essential for any military personnel leaving the service as veterans at transition and entering the civilian world. But the challenges of leaving the military don’t end with joining a new company. Veterans still have years after landing their first post-military job before they can declare that their transition was successful. Many may […]
Finding the missing link after service among fellow veterans
Meleanie St-Jean, now among veterans, pursued her dreams of a successful military career. In many ways, she has also been successful in post-service life as a mother and an independent business owner. However, this Army and Navy veteran felt something was missing. Reconnecting with military veterans allowed Mel to pursue new dreams. Born and raised […]
This veteran-run company is streamlining the way vets access care
Each year about 200,000 service members separate or retire from the military, many without clear employment and healthcare plans for the future. Among key issues, veterans face include navigating VA healthcare and benefits, acquiring and maintaining employment, adjusting back into civilian culture, and the myriad financial struggles that can stem from each. Adding to that navigational difficulty […]
Andrei Roberge: Transition tips from a Canadian Veteran who did it twice
Transition tips from a Canadian Veteran who did it twice: Like many Veterans, Andrei’s career in the Canadian Armed Forces took him around the world. Today, he continues to operate internationally, planning logistics and managing operations for Team Rubicon. This organization mobilizes Veterans to continue their service, leveraging their skills and experience to help people prepare, […]