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Category Archives: Military Transition / Veterans

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  Military Spouse Appreciation Day 2018 is May 11

  President Ronald Reagan greatly admired military spouses and realized their significant commitment to the well-being of service members so he introduced Proclamation 5184 on April 17, 1984 to honor these military wives, husbands and partners. In 1999, Congress officially named Mi… more

• Veterans Report: Shulkin Is Out, Concern Over New Nominee, Secure Mobile Voting App for Military Personnel and More

  Shulkin out: Trump fires VA secretary after weeks of controversy Leo Shane III (@LeoShane), MilitaryTimes With VA Secretary David Shulkin making positive changes at the VA early last year, President Donald Trump joked that he would never have to use his famous reality TV punch … more

• Veterans Report: Military Transparency With The Media, The Ongoing Saga of VA Leadership, The Future of The Veteran Non-Profit Sector, and More

  US military overlooks sex assaults and rapes among kids on bases, investigation finds Justin Pritchard (@lalanewsman) and Reese Dunklin (@ReeseDunklin), Stars and Stripes Recent investigations show that sexual assaults of military children by other military children living on U… more

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  Plan Your Military Exit

  Exiting a military career and heading for a commercial one can be confusing and challenging, but there are steps you can take ahead of time to plan your exit and make sure you are headed in the direction you want to go. Below I’ll detail some simple actions to help you step out… more

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  Transitioning Military, Do You Have an Exit Plan

  If you are currently serving in the military, you are engaged with an important day-to-day work schedule. But it’s important to start planning now for your entry into the civilian workforce. Your strategic plan should begin 15-18 months before you leave service. By taking contr… more