Squadron Command Lessons: Ten Life Lessons Learned In Leadership
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2017
Tags: employment, military
Source: https://static.pexels.com/photos/38272/military-usa-marines-drill-38272.jpeg Learning while leading is what many officers would say their motto was. Many important lessons can be learnt when you are the commander of a cavalry squadron. Here are ten lessons we have collected which have additional application in daily and business life. Be Courageous Enough To Release Control Micromanaging has been scientifically Read More »
5 Biggest Benefits of Hiring a Veteran
Posted in Uncategorized on August 25, 2017
Tags: employment, military
While veterans have historically experienced high rates of unemployment, it seems that civilian business owners are increasingly getting the message that hiring veterans is a smart business move. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, as of July 2017, the veteran unemployment rate was 3.5 percent, the lowest rate since 2001. This rate was actually Read More »
Four Famous U.S. Military Spouses
Posted in Uncategorized on August 23, 2017
Tags: history, military spouses
In a nation with such a massive military force, it’s no surprise that millions of U.S. citizens classify themselves as spouses of active duty servicemembers or veterans. In fact, some statistics suggest that the U.S. Department of Defense is the largest enterprise in the world, based on the number of its military and civilian employees. Read More »
Veteran Benefits in South Dakota
Posted in Uncategorized on August 21, 2017
Tags: state guide, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
For the more than 72,000 veterans living in the state of South Dakota, their honorable service has earned them and their families a long list of benefits and services, at both a state and national level. Knowing how to access these can be bit daunting at times, but numerous helpful resources exist to make it Read More »
Veteran Benefits in South Carolina
Posted in Uncategorized on August 17, 2017
Tags: state guide, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
If you are one of the more than 418,000 veterans living in South Carolina, your honorable service has earned you and your family a long list of state, federal, and local benefits. Whether you are just beginning to access your benefits, or need help submitting or following up on a claim, a great place to Read More »
Veteran Benefits in Rhode Island
Posted in Uncategorized on August 14, 2017
Tags: state guide, tips for seniors, veterans, veterans benefits
For the more than 70,000 veterans living in the state of Rhode Island and their families, their honorable service has earned them a long list of state and federal benefits. Knowing how to access them can be a bit daunting, but a great place to start is the State of Rhode Island Office of Veteran Read More »
How the Veterans Administration Was Created: History of U.S. Veteran Benefits
Posted in Uncategorized on August 8, 2017
Tags: history, VA programs, veterans benefits
The most recent surveys of the U.S. population show that there are more than 21.8 million U.S. veterans today living today. They represent an important and vital population, and the U.S. government, from its origins, has rightly recognized the need to support them during and after their service to the nation. Care and assistance for Read More »
Education Benefits for Veterans
Posted in Uncategorized on August 4, 2017
Tags: college, military, veterans benefits
When your EAS is approaching, or you’ve been separated from the U.S. Armed Forces for some time and are considering your next step, it’s important to carefully review the educational and training benefits available to benefit your future. Whether you’re wanting to return to (or attend for the first time) a college classroom, or want Read More »
States with the Most and Fewest Members of the Military
Posted in Uncategorized on August 3, 2017
Tags: military, state guide, veterans
The United States military is – based on statics like military spending, manpower, and number of aircraft carriers and nuclear warheads – arguably the number one fighting force in the world. Along with these statistical comparisons, the US. military maintains an impressive 800 bases in 150 countries around the globe, many of which establish “little Read More »
Veteran Benefits in Illinois
Posted in Uncategorized on August 1, 2017
Tags: state guide, tips for seniors, VA programs, veterans, veterans benefits
For the more than 706,000 veterans living in the state of Illinois, their honorable service has earned them a long list of state and national benefits that can help make life more affordable, healthy, and enjoyable. Knowing all the benefits to which you are entitled, however, and how to access them, can be a bit Read More »