August 30, 2016, by David McCauley - The U.S. Army World Class Athlete Program (WCAP) was established to provide soldier-athletes with the opportunity to train and compete on the path toward selection for the U.S. Olympic Team. WCAP sent thirteen athletes and three coaches to Rio for the 2016 Olympics. It’s a unique honor to serve as both soldier and athlete, allowing them to … [Read more...]
The Reality of Transforming Military Experience Into a Civilian Career
August 30, 2016, by Tiffany Rowe - The U.S. military has an outstanding marketing strategy that entails depicting military service as thrilling and character-building while preparing its members for the world outside. In more than one advertisement, the military touts its veterans’ ability to turn their military experience into a civilian career after their service commitment … [Read more...]
Payday Loans Target Military Personnel
August 29, 2016, by Jerry Nelson – It's tough being a soldier, especially in a time of war. Being a member of the military during wartime means long time away from your home and your family. For those that aren't overseas, there is the constant concern that combat may soon be in your future. Being a soldier is a difficult and stressful job and most Americans have tremendous … [Read more...]
Tips for Dealing with an Unexpected Relocation
August 26, 2016, by Dixie Somers - The orders have come down and your military family is moving - soon and far away! It's easy to feel panicky about everything that is involved in dealing with an unexpected relocation, but there are many resources online and off that can help. Finding Housing Where will you live? Check out online resources like the Automated Housing … [Read more...]
A Text to Arms: 5 Ways SMS Messaging is Changing the Way Our Military Recruits
August 19, 2016, by Sophorn Chhay - A successful recruiting strategy has to cut through the noise; the military’s intended demographic is besieged by messaging from other job sources and from commercial advertisers of all shapes and sizes, each entity hoping to capture its audience’s attention. To reach farther and work better, these campaigns need to be smarter, and to many … [Read more...]