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Did you know... according to a 2013 Ombudsman Special Report to the Minister of National Defense, military families report that it can take between one month and over a year to readjust back into normal family rhythms following a deployment period. In this week's blog, we're discussing some of the challenges faced by military families, along with some strategies for managing these difficult transitions. Report: "On the Homefront: Assessing the Well-being of Canada's Military Families in the New Millennium" https://lnkd.in/gyqK3HDp #LongDistanceFamily #MilitaryFamily #FamilyWellness

Providing services to your sole client should never be seen as an inconvenience. A benefit at the inception of military S&C community was also one of its limitations; composed largely of prior and/or current service members. A limitation: viewing physical training through a biased lens heavily influenced by nostalgia and/or appeasing those presently within their CoC. A benefit: possessing an empathy from the experience having lived the day-to-day chaotic and reactive nature of operations with an underlying sense of duty to do well by their fellow soldiers. As the military S&C community expands with the inclusion of coaches with diverse backgrounds, not specific to having served, we’ve been successful in providing a fresh perspective, improving the cultural framework of efficient and effective physical training of military personnel. Unfortunately, the disconnect from having this shared experience for many can shift their assessment of these inevitable circumstances from a mindset compassion and duty to cynicism and disdain. It is imperative that we never lose sight of the reason we exist, that is to do everything within our power to support the physical readiness of those who have sworn the oath. #military #tacticaltraining #missionstatement #strengthandconditioning

According to our 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey, Active-Duty, National Guard, and Reserve family respondents reported time away from family as a result of military service as a top five issue. As current conflicts unfold around the globe, #BlueStarFamilies is here to provide you and your family with the necessary support and resources. Check the #LinkInBio for additional information and drop in the comments what you need from us. We know in a time of conflict, tensions rise and stress escalates. #BSF wants to make sure your family stays strong and has the resources you need. https://bit.ly/45QQS6z

Tier One relocations is one of the prime owners of HSA. I wonder why they don’t share the technology? TECHNOLOGY DON’T MOVE PEOPLE, PEOPLE MOVE PEOPLE! GOOGLE REVIEW Tier One Relocation is the absolute worst company that I have dealt with in my military career. The DoD should sever all ties with this company. Tier One awards contracts to the lowest bidder and when something happens, they leave the burden on the servicemember even for low value items. This company's goal is to pay the servicemember the least amount possible for damaged and/or lost items. My most recent move and experience with Tier One has been the worst in 22 years. I would not recommend Tier One to anyone. If I could give them zero stars I would. Their claims department doesn't care and are not on your side when it's time to take responsibility for loss and/or damage. I've never had so many items lost or damaged. There were several items thrown into boxes without being wrappedand there were boxes improperly labeled or labeled as having items in them that were not there. Tier One is screwing the people that volunteered to fight for this country to enable their company to have a business in the first place. I am actively working to ensure that Tier One is removed from the DoD's list of movers and I will do everything in my power to ensure it happens. After reading all of the reviews, I am surprised Tier One is still in business but now I am not surprised with how I've been treated. This is how they do business and they have been getting away with it for years. When asked if there are any service providers that you do not want to use when starting your move, make sure that you list Tier One. They are all about their company and not servicemembers. Tier One wants servicemembers to elevate to the MCO so they don't have to accept responsibility. I can only imagine the financial hardship that this company causes for young families by denying claims which requires those families to purchase nevessary items all over again. I won't stop until I get this company removed from the list of approved vendors. This will save a lot of servicemembers pain and suffering in the future.

Did you know that only 23% of Americans between 17 and 24 are eligible for military service? That's why we love to see programs like the Future Soldier Preparatory course stepping up to lend a hand to potential recruits. These courses help future soldiers both prepare and maximize their service for long-term stability and opportunities for themselves and their families. OCP research has illustrated the value of these innovative programs and salutes the Army's commitment to maintaining them. #MilitaryService #Opportunities #LongTermStability #Army #OCPresearch #newstouse https://lnkd.in/d7pxURwW

Centurion Military Alliance A Comprehensive Force Multiplier for Transition from Military Service! Centurion Military Alliance is the premiere Transition Assistance Platform — a force-multiplier for the Department of Defense/Transition Assistance Program – providing the most comprehensive military-to-civilian community-based transition assistance curriculum for Military Service Members and their spouses. CMA brings you a community-based sponsor program empowering you to complete your next assignment - your successful transition from service. The Warrior Workshops are comprised of three foundational pillars underpinned and built upon a foundation of Holistic Health, Well-Being and Resiliency: -Education Attainment -Vocational Proficiency -Financial Literacy The pillars lead you to understand your positionality and it drives your transition decision.

Often in the military, we are taught the concept of creating a “new normal” following significant disruptions such as those related to a move, a military deployment, or other event impacting the whole family. Focusing on a “new normal” invites the family to view the situation as something requiring a period of adjustment. One aspect of military life that every family will experience is the transition out of the military. We all know it is coming. However, there is a great deal of variability in how families prepare for and respond to this event. Read the full blog, "Staff Perspective: Family Well-Being During the Military-to-Veteran Transition" by April Thompson. https://lnkd.in/e_ydEUk5

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Service member spouses face unique challenges that many civilian couples may not understand. From enduring separations due to military deployments to frequent relocations and the responsibility of single parenting or caring for a Veteran, the hurdles can be significant. However, numerous support resources are available to help navigate these obstacles. Read our blog post to learn about five supportive resources for military spouses: https://lnkd.in/etNhnHAm #MilitaryFamilies #SupportOurTroops #MilitarySpouseResources

The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) has helped close the digital divide for over 23 million American households, 11 million of which are military families. Utilizing research conducted by BSG in October of 2023, this report takes a closer look at how the ACP has helped military families across the country, and the tremendous impact losing eligibility would have on them. https://lnkd.in/gUetu_Q4 #affordableconnectivityprogram #militaryfamilies