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Veterans, what was your main source of support during your military-to-civilian transition?
The shift from service member to civilian is one of the biggest professional and personal changes a person can make. Support systems are critical during this time. We’re curious to
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 9
Ultra-Processed Foods: What Veterans Need to Know Amy Anderson is a dietitian, mom of three, and a huge food enthusiast. For the past decade, she has been leading corporate nutrition
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 8
Ultra-Processed Foods: What Veterans Need to Know After years of structure menus and meals times, the civilian grocery store can feel like a whole new adventure to begin with, and
Why Veterans Struggle With Civilian Careers
By Scott DeLuzio, May 1, 2025 Leaving the military is hard. Finding the right job? Even harder. Veterans often find themselves stuck in jobs that don’t match their skills, struggling
Meeting the Moment – Embracing and Navigating – Special guest Jon Safran
Keirsten Greggs podcast: There’s a big difference between military-friendly and military-READY. In this episode of TRAP Chat, Jon Safran explains what employers need to understand about the veteran transition process
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 6 & 7
Strengthening the Foundation of Veteran Wellness For veterans and transitioning service members, the journey to wellness extends far beyond individual health practices. While activity, recovery, mental health, and nutrition form
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 5
Who is Nick Liermann, Founder; Executive Director, Team Foster? Nick Liermann served on active duty as a U.S. Army Patriot Missile system operator from 2000 to 2004. In 2012, he re-joined
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 4
Transitioning from military to civilian life is a comprehensive journey that demands a thoughtful approach to personal well-being. This issue, we’ll discuss an element of holistic health that is familiar
Bridging Oil & Gas Talent Gaps with the Military Community
Last week, the Military Connected team had the privilege of attending an inspiring conference hosted by our valued partner, DISA Global Solutions. It was an incredible experience filled with meaningful
Unlocking Untapped Potential: Recruitment Tools for Veterans and Referrals
Why successful employment programs are looking at hiring tools and resources for these overlooked sources. In today’s talent-scarce market, mid-market companies are increasingly leaning on their employee referral programs to
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 3
Identity Shift: Finding Yourself in the Civilian Workforce Before we leave the service, we start grappling with a change to a core element of our identity. In a sense, our
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 2
Before we leave the service, we start grappling with a change to a core element of our identity. In a sense, our job search and transition to the civilian world
MilitaryConnected.org Announces U.S. Air Force Veteran Jon Safran as Chief Military Engagement Advisor
MilitaryConnected.org Announces U.S. Air Force Veteran Jon Safran as Chief Military Engagement Advisor The former Superintendent of Maintenance and Personnel of Air Force One will ensure the nonprofit stays dedicated
Beyond the Barracks: Structuring Wellness in Civilian Life, Issue 1
Holistic Health for Transitioning Veterans: As we transition from military to civilian life, our overall well-being becomes more important than ever. Holistic health—an approach that considers the whole person: mind,
MilitaryConnected.org and 501(c) Services Join Forces
MilitaryConnected.org and 501(c) Services Join Forces to Provide Talent Matching Support to Nonprofit Organizations FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Sept. 12, 2024 CONTACT: Mark Szymanski Email: mark.szymanski@evocatillc.com MilitaryConnected.org and 501(c) Services Join
First Advantage Joins Forces with MilitaryConnected.org to Facilitate Smooth Military-to-Civilian Career Transition
A leader in background screening for businesses, First Advantage will work with the nonprofit to become a military-ready employer.
Why American Businesses Should be Military Ready
Evolving from appreciation to true integration: we need to understand the difference between being “military friendly” and “military ready”, and why it matters.
We fail veterans once they return to civilian lives. That doesn’t have to be the case.
As active military operations fade into the background of America’s collective consciousness, so does the focus on veteran studies research. What happens if it stops?
MilitaryConnected.org Announces U.S. Army Veteran Kevin Emore as First Executive Director
MilitaryConnected.org Announces U.S. Army Veteran Kevin Emore as First Executive Director Accomplished public and private sector leader to help corporate America become military-ready, not just military-friendly FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Jan. 18,
MilitaryConnected.org to Address High Turnover & Underemployment Faced by Veterans Entering the Workforce
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Oct. 30, 2023) – The new nonprofit MilitaryConnected.org announced it has raised nearly half-a-million dollars in seed funding and is growing its team as it seeks to transform
