It’s the letter that military families can dread. Just as they get acclimated to their latest post and develop roots in the community, the orders come from headquarters that it is time to pack up and move to another base, across, or sometimes out of... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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If you’re investing time and money in an online bachelor’s degree that syncs with your military life, do the homework before you enroll. More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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Research increasingly shows connections between good oral health and one’s overall wellbeing.
This information is changing the way dentists and physicians view and treat oral conditions such as gum disease, which can contribute to an array of h... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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Last April, 47 veterans from World War II, Korea, and the Vietnam War, joined the Puget Sound Honor Flight on a trip to Washington, D.C. The Puget Sound Honor Flight is part of a national, non-profit organization created solely to honor Ameri... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108,
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Leadership, teamwork, strategy, excellence in communications, combined with highly reliable, professionals experienced at achieving efficient and effective operations; these are the terms and phrases often associated with the U.S. military professi... More >> Relevant Tags:
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Written by David A. Lee, Director of Military Programs at CVS Health and originally posted on the Thoughts Over Coffee blog.
Going through transition myself as well as working with other transitioning service members I have had an oppo... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon 108
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You scan your new living room as you watch the movers bringing box after box in the door. “This one is so much smaller than my last,” you think silently. You walk towards the kids’ new rooms, dodging boxes and bubble wrap as you go. You find them du... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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If you’re transitioning from military service and have an interest in the freight transportation industry, you should consider a career at Estes Express Lines — especially if you have driver or mechanic experience. Estes is the largest privately-own... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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Stay Connected A Civilian’s Challenge to Veteran and Active Duty Military Sitting around the banquet table in 2012, a veteran told me the story of his son-in-law. It seems he had a bit of trouble adjusting to civilian life. A call from his daughter described a frustrated man who had become distant and withdrawn. It was no... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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This content provided courtesy of USAA Planning for an effective military to civilian transition is one of the most vital things to do for an effective career, family, and financial transition. A job fair also known as a career fair is one of thos... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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Moving is a lot more than getting your stuff from point A to point B — it’s a major life event. USAA provides an extensive PCS Guide to help your relocation go as smoothly as possible. Here are some highlights: ... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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Between basic training, PCSing and deployment, joining the military presents some unique financial challenges in the first few years of service. But there are also great benefits.
“There are a range of prod... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, MILITARY TRANSITION RESOURCES
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Sometimes it takes time to apply those unique military skills in a civilian job. For James Hasburgh, it took more than a decade. Nevertheless, his experience keeping tanks and trucks rolling as an Army fuel and electrical specialist ultimately prove... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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During his first year as assistant director of financial aid and scholarships for veterans’ affairs at Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, Michael Black began to acquaint himself thoroughly with its many student support services. His goal? To ... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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Military veterans have an incredible financial benefit from their military service in the Post 9/11 GI Bill, college and university grants, and other forms of financial aid. The GI Bill gives military veterans a strong financial incentive to attend ... More >> Relevant Tags: Griffon108, Military Transition Resources
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