NOVEMBER 14, 2018, Fort Stewart, GA - Second Lt. Blake Pickel began his career in the Army when he enlisted in 2007. Today, he serves as the executive officer for the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division's support medical company after commissioning in 2017 through the Green to Gold scholarship program. "When I first came in, I had just [earned] my GED and … [Read more...]
Steps To Consider Before Appealing An Evaluation Report
NOVEMBER 13, 2018 - Every Soldier has heard the impact a negative evaluation report can have on a military career. A negative Non-commissioned Office Evaluation Report or Officer Evaluation Report could be an impediment for promotion and jobs with higher responsibilities. This article outlines factors to consider when deciding whether or not to appeal an adverse evaluation … [Read more...]
TAP Boots to Business Course Offers First Steps to #VetBiz Ownership
NOVEMBER 9, 2018 - The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is celebrating the accomplishments of veteran, service member and military spouse small business owners nationwide during National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW), Nov. 5-9. SBA offers a Boots to Business (B2B) entrepreneurship training program as one of the Department of Defense’s (DoD) Transition … [Read more...]
Veterans, Your Dreams of Entrepreneurship Can Become Your Reality
OCTOBER 26, 2018 - At some point, you may entertain the idea of being your own boss. Maybe you already have? Imagine doing work you like to do when, how, and where you want to do it. These are the obvious pros of having your own business. There is so much more to consider when it comes to entrepreneurship, and it starts with the preparatory work. According to the U.S. Small … [Read more...]
Taking Charge of Your Transition: Information Available 24/7
Most service members agree that transitioning from the military into civilian life requires a new set of skills regardless of rank or the number of years served. Whether you plan to seek employment, attend an institution of higher education, obtain a credential or start a business, the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) curriculum, Transition Goals, Plans, Success (GPS), … [Read more...]