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...]
Air Force Using Equine Therapy to Gain Trust
OCTOBER 19, 2018, Fort Carson, CO - Physical recovery for a Soldier dealing with wounds isn’t the only thing they need to worry about. The other half of their recovery equation is mental. Oh sure there is a lot of therapy available but one that is charging ahead more and more lately is equine therapy. Earlier this month, Fort Carson Warrior Transition Battalion Soldiers … [Read more...]
Military OneSource: Connecting You To Your Best MilLife
OCTOBER 4, 2018 - Military life is not easy. Most American families face challenges and stress from typical life events -- employment and work issues, paying the bills, finding quality child care, and dealing with relationships -- just to name a few. Military families, however, face additional trials unique to their voluntary service to the nation, such as frequent moves, … [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...]
How to Access Your Verification of Military Experience and Training
OCTOBER 1, 2018 - The VMET (Verification of Military Experience and Training), or DD Form 2586, documents and verifies service member military experience and training. Therefore, it is useful when you are considering civilian occupations related to your military service, as well as in translating military terminology and training into civilian terms. The VMET form is … [Read more...]