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#TBT Throwback Thursday Thoughts: 1. Find #opportunity & #networking when you are out 2. We don't do enough to support our #Veterans. ------- 1. Roy Y. Salisbury and I were taking a break from the office and working outside, where we almost always end up engaged in conversation with new people. In this case Martez Evans II overheard us talking business, and saw the #marines hat Roy was wearing, and introduced himself. as a Veteran of the US Army. We spent time discussing what we all do, and Martez' history, current pursuits, and future plans. You never know where these types of conversations can go, and props to Martez for introducing himself to us. Cold intros are not easy and take some guts. 2. Why do we wait for Veterans Day and Memorial Day to acknowledge our Veterans? And even then many of the corporate ads are bullshit, as a secret they would never share include a propensity to NOT hire Veterans. Another fact many hiring managers and recruiters would deny. At Stony Hill Advisors, Inc. we stand fast and proudly of our support for Veterans. 3. I miss beer and bourbon. Been dry since Christmas. Not even a taste.

Would you like to see more Veterans drawn to Arizona's workforce from across the nation? That is the topic of my Phoenix Business Journal article. More than ever, Arizona must step up and vigorously attract military Veterans and their spouses from across the nation to meet the state's demand for labor and propel our economic growth. The state’s robust economy, overheated hiring market, cooling housing prices, world-class quality of life and expansive military-support ecosystem are ideal conditions for military-connected talent. Without a nationwide Veteran talent attraction strategy, Arizona lags behind. Let’s start with a website that touts the advantages for military-connected families to work and live in the Grand Canyon State, participation in large military base and nationwide Veteran-hiring events and strategically placed ads in military-hiring focused publications. The Arizona Legislature can make this opportunity a reality. Ask your legislator to support bills that captivate and entice Veteran talent to move here and help us better prepare for the workplace of tomorrow. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/gt22dexk Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #HireaVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #VeteranChampion

Would you like to see more Veterans drawn to Arizona's workforce from across the nation? That is the topic of my Phoenix Business Journal article. More than ever, Arizona must step up and vigorously attract military Veterans and their spouses from across the nation to meet the state's demand for labor and propel our economic growth. The state’s robust economy, overheated hiring market, cooling housing prices, world-class quality of life and expansive military-support ecosystem are ideal conditions for military-connected talent. Without a nationwide Veteran talent attraction strategy, Arizona lags behind. Let’s start with a website that touts the advantages for military-connected families to work and live in the Grand Canyon State, participation in large military base and nationwide Veteran-hiring events and strategically placed ads in military-hiring focused publications. The Arizona Legislature can make this opportunity a reality. Ask your legislator to support bills that captivate and entice Veteran talent to move here and help us better prepare for the workplace of tomorrow. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eYX5mVba Join the Veteran Champion Movement. Be a part of the win! #HireaVeteran #VeteranTalentAcademy #VeteranChampion

I was asked what career fields, in my experience, were Veterans most happy. Thought I would provide a list of very broad career fields. First and last were no brainers. #militarytransition #veteranshelpingveterans #veterans #marines #leadership Happy to Sad: 1. Business owners-make your own rules. Hire people that think like you. 2. Law enforcement/First responders-team mentality, giving back, making a difference. 3. Government-low stress, little supervision, plug along to retirement. 4. Small business-Direct line to the owner if you have an issue. 5. Large corporations-Office politics, horrible leaders, lack of true values. Your Thoughts?

Yippeeeee! Finally a moment to share US Military Publishing LLC's special November Military Families magazine issue! It's always a popular issue with its "veterans transition" theme. Well done, Bianca Strzalkowski, and your team of exceptional writers! In the issue you'll find stories like... - Report names best (and worst) cities for veterans - A warning for #veterans: Don't waste thousands of dollars on working with PACT Act claims sharks, by Preston Stewart - COVER STORY: United States Marine Corps veteran shares vision for 'The People's Marathon', by Bianca Strzalkowski (a new marathoner herself!); photos by Trish Alegre-Smith - Is generation Z the answer to current recruiting woes? One expert thinks so, by Will Martin - Why a career in tugboat, towboat, and barge industry can be a good choice for veterans, by Elena Ferrarin, photos courtesy of the The Vane Brothers Company. Sponsored by American Waterways Operators - Program uses art to address post traumatic stress, by Allison Churchill - 'Declutter Master' shares tips for organizing your space, by Kalin R. - Champion racecar driver teams up with Iowa soldier, by Crystal Kupper - Army National Guard seeks to increase usage of #military education benefits, by Crystal Kupper - Active-duty family members: Take advantage of your FEDVIP enrollment period, sponsored by FedPoint - Unlocking hidden opportunities: Lesser-known VA programs, by Megan Brown - Veteran on three most common issues plaguing transitioning military, by Crystal Kupper - United States Air Force spouse makes waves with temporary hair color for textured hair, by Sierra Starks - Unique military retirement celebration ideas, by Crystal Kupper - Forced Resiliency, by Alexa LeCureux Check it out and share with your friends and family! https://lnkd.in/dcpbkQSR *************************************************************** Navy Federal Credit Union, T-Mobile, JDRF International, Navy Mutual Aid Association, Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), Dallas Theological Seminary, Magnolia Marine Transport, U.S. Coast Guard, Gary Sinise Foundation, Association of the United States Army - AUSA, DAV (Disabled American Veterans), Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, YogaFit, National University, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital - ALSAC, GODSCHILD OUTREACH MINISTRIES, Wreaths Across America, Heart of NC Visitors Bureau, Boots2Roots, The Exchange, USAA, US Navy, US Army ^ To plan 2024 advertising, write sales@usmilitarypublishing.com. ^ To sign up for FREE digital edition magazines, go here: https://lnkd.in/gxMuvP2k

This Veterans Day, I’m proud to announce the formation of our Veterans Employee Resource group (VERG) here at Fox Factory. Yesterday we had our first event welcoming Brian Flynn as a guest speaker to talk about his personal journey in the US Army Special Forces, the Two Wolf Foundation, and to discuss the importance of the VERG mission. When forming VERG, we had an end goal of going beyond just saying “thank you for your service,” and instead finding ways to give back and help our Veteran community find purpose beyond the scope of their military service. Perhaps we can help veterans assimilate back to civilian life by offering unique opportunities at Fox and in our communities. I believe Fox offers a lot of opportunity to find a greater purpose, to achieve fulfillment and to give back to our community. I am proud to be the exec sponsor for this initiative. Our guest speaker, Brian Flynn, is the embodiment of our core values. His foundation, Two Wolf, is already a recipient of our Trail Trust grant, but their mission is never done and they have so many great things planned in the future. I hope we can continue to support him and their mission of promoting healing for veterans suffering from post traumatic stress, and help establish purpose for veterans who return to civilian life by connecting them with the outdoors. I highly encourage my network to contribute to Two Wolf Foundation in any capacity. And as we enter Veterans Day weekend, I hope we can all take the time to reflect on the freedoms granted to us by those who serve, and to find a way to say “thank you for your service.” I encourage anyone to contact me if they have ideas on how an employee resource group can create lasting #impact and #makeadifference #veteransday #veterans #veteranemployment #servicemembers #Culture #impact #employeeresourcegroups

Are you in the market for a new career? Perhaps you are approaching your transition from the military and want a chance to talk to several different employers at one time, this is for you. Check out what West Sound Workforce, Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, Aerotek, and Skookum have to offer. #veteranshelpingveterans #veterans #veteran #veteransupport #hiring #vettribe #vettribekitsap #vettribe4life

The hilarious meme aside, loss of identity and purpose is a very real thing and, yes, it can feel like a freight train hitting when least expected. #veteranshelpingveterans I would argue it feels more like an infected wound that refuses to heal. The process can be extremely slow, annoyingly painful, and can have serious consequences if left unchecked. What worked for me was seeing and experiencing how other countries deal with it. As an example, in Israel (gross oversimplification ahead), for better or for worse, post-military service mentalities are nowhere similar to ours. I’ve tried multiple times to speak with Israelis about their military service and I can best describe it as asking an American about working at Stop and Shop; it’s just an experience. Obviously, the ‘mandated’ element of Israel’s military service plays a huge role in the backdrop behind U.S. voluntary military service, but I suspect it’s more than just that. Individual results may differ! But seeing military service treated as taking out the garbage (with no special or endearing treatment, no stickers, unit patches, bumper stickers, rank, or license plates), was strange at first — almost uncaring or depressing — but it actually helped me understand that although it is not ‘nothing’, it is merely a ‘chapter’ in a long life. In other words, I view the veteran identity as a dial more so than an on/off switch, and I avoid those who treat it as a switch like the plague. We have 'speaking AS A VETERAN' memes for a reason; there's a kernel of truth to our identity politics—unique to the United States (I follow all the ‘as a veteran’ folks in D.C., and, for me, having broken away from that mentality and the silly internal squabbles, I’ve freed up a lot of the ‘lack of identity’ issues I faced years ago because it was merely a chapter, not the entire book of my life. I’m also not the only one who has figured this out; I have a long list of professionals I follow who express similar opinions. There’s plenty more out there folks, all the best! #veterans #veteransaffairs #mentalhealth

Military humor is the best! As Matt Watkins points out transitions can be a difficult and challenging experience. If you're a #transitioningservicemember and are looking for your next #career move reach out to your #veterans network. Need one? American Corporate Partners (ACP), VetJobs & Military Spouse Jobs - Hot Jobs, Matt Watkins, or Greg Padilla, MBA, CSP can help point you in the right direction! Don't forget to update that profile picture with Operation Headshot!

Memorial Day Weekend is coming up. Which means newsrooms are thinking about how to strike a deft balance between celebrating the start of summer, BBQs, and roadtrips while also honoring U.S. military personnel who died serving. Here are just a few of the stories Stacker has written or curated from outside contributors in honor of the season. All are freely available to Stacker publishing partners! (Comment or slide in my DMs if you want more info.) 🚗 Memorial Day road trip safety tips 🎢 13 North American amusement parks growing the most in popularity 🎖 How does the VA support the nearly half of veterans who are 65 and older? 👨💼 Seasonal hiring: 5 tips for hiring seasonal employees for summer 📫 Most military spouses have relocated at least once—here are their most common challenges 🏞 The 6 US national parks requiring an entry permit in summer 2024 💲 Small business grants are available for veterans