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Transforming Limitations: My Journey from Library to the Military Discover how I overcame the odds and sought a physical challenge to redefine my limits. From the library to the battlefield, witness my journey to becoming a Navy Seal. #TransformationStory #OvercomingObstacles #NavySealJourney #PhysicalChallenge #LimitBreaking #LibraryToMilitary #PersonalGrowth #DefyingTheOdds #CourageousJourney #InspiringStory

I wrote a white paper a few years ago about the value of hiring veterans, and the paper is as true today as it was the day it was published. Thank you to each and every one of our veterans for your service to our great country! If you're interested, you can read the article here: https://lnkd.in/eBvKNvF

From Marine Corps to Construction: Finding Purpose and Success Discover how Ron Neusbaum transitioned from being a United States Marine to thriving in the construction industry. Learn why construction offers similar structure, camaraderie, and fulfillment as the military, making it a great career option for veterans. #VeteransInConstruction #MilitaryTransition #BuildingCareers #ConstructionIndustry #FindingPurpose #SuccessStories #VeteranEmployment #StructuralJobs #Camaraderie #BuildingFulfillment

Calling All Veterans: I Need Your Insight! As a fellow veteran, I know firsthand the challenges that come with transitioning out of military service. Whether you're from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, or Space Force, I'm interested in hearing about your experience! How did your branch support your transition back into civilian life? Were there any aspects of the process that worked well for you? And did you face any challenges or roadblocks along the way? I believe sharing our stories can help improve the transition process for those coming after us. Please feel free to drop your thoughts in the comments or send me a direct message if you prefer a private conversation. Looking forward to hearing your experiences! #VeteranVoices #MilitaryTransition #VeteranSupport #VeteransHelpingVeterans #MilitaryToCivilian #WorkforceDevelopment

This article makes me sad and angry at the same time. 100% agree we could do better by our enlisted workforce and the nation if we lean in and align training and experience with a purpose longer than the immediate task. I devoted more than half my career toward advancements in education and credentialing systems. “They don’t want to be mariners.” BS they were not asked and their training is not recognized. We stood up USNCC and the credentialing programs against tremendous resistance. Restrictions on tuition assistance across the services are madening and the program is still throttled for “cost savings.” Shipyard work is good work and pays very well. We are a maritime nation, why are we still in the same predicament after a decade of warnings and executive orders? Don’t blame the workforce, that’s a revolving door that votes with their feet. If the maritime shortage was an operational imperative we wouldn’t be here. I studied strategic documents for two decades and don’t remember any calling for a dumber, less educated, less competent military workforce. Infuriating. DoD is the largest training organization in the country and veterans are great people. Let’s mobilize and get people to work. Task Force Movement U.S. Naval Community College

Tomorrow is Armed Forces Day and Butash Law Group would like to recognize service members, both past and present, in all six branches of the US military: the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Coast Guard, Air Force, and Space Force. Thank you for your service! #ButashLawGroup #ArmedForcesDay #BoutiqueFirm #BoutiqueLawFirm #LegalSupport #PersonalizedExcellence #LegalAdvice #PersonalInjury #PersonalInjuryAttorney #CriminalDefenseLawyer #CriminalDefenseAttorney #FloridaAttorney #MichaelButash #CarAccident #CarAccidentLawyer #CarAccidentAttorneyNearMe #DUIAttorney #DUIAttorneyNearMe #FamilyLaw #FamilyLawAttorney #Attorney

How do your forces conduct infrastructure repairs in non-permissive and semi-permissive environments? DavRail has the solution to all of your challenging repair and maintenance needs. We offer several state-of-the-art solutions in Maintenance of Way that can deliver mission-critical work while minimizing unnecessary risk. USSOCOM | SOFWERX | United States Department of Defense | United States Department of the Army | UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY | US Army Corps of Engineers #SOFWEEK #SOFWEEK2024 #GLOBALSOFFOUNDATION #SOFWERX

For all my #military connections, here's a blog with tips to help you make that military-to-civilian transition successful. #militarybayusa

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The White House opposing this way overdue pay raise shows how tone-deaf Washington has become with the issues impacting servicemembers and their families. I understand it’s hard to find funding with all that is going on, but having lived on that kind of a budget while I was in service, I know how important those raises are for quality of life. This raise would bring the minimum salary for Junior Enlisted Service Members from $26k to $30k. https://lnkd.in/eR5piT9Y I wanted to let you know that you read that correctly. Workers in that same stage of life who are not facing the challenges of military service are seeing hourly wages at $20. That pencils out to be $41,600 for far less skilled roles. Would you volunteer your life and health for $30k? Patriotism only gets us so far, and it’s hard to focus on your job when making that kind of money in our economy. PS There is plenty of overtime in the military, and it’s unpaid, unlike their civilian peers. It’s important to note that the services are all struggling with recruiting, and this type of grandstanding sends a clear message of support for military members. Waiting for the results of the quadrennial pay review is a stall tactic. It does nothing to help junior enlisted dealing with the financial issues of inflation and constant PCS moves that greatly impact spouse employment. #dobetter #military