By Brandon Black of The Gary Sinise Foundation
At the start of the year, one semester separated Renne Villareal from earning a degree in Special Education. One semester stood between her and starting a career teaching kids and adolescents diagnosed with physical and mental learning needs. Continue reading How the Gary Sinise Foundation Helped a National Guardsman and Special Education Teacher
By Bryan Bergjans, Navy reservist officer
The Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 was passed in January, and with it came a lot of changes for military and veterans that they may not know about. As a Navy veteran, I am extremely thankful that this Act carries with it long-awaited benefits to those Navy Vietnam veterans. Continue reading Blue Water Navy Act Helps Veterans Achieve the American Dream
By Scoba Rhodes
Like you, I have been cooped up in my apartment for almost two weeks. For me, the lifestyle hasn’t changed all that much, except when I head outside, the experience is very different. Continue reading Strange Days, Indeed
By Payton Iheme, U.S. Public Policy Manager, Facebook
Each year, an estimated 200,000 service members return to civilian life and for some, this brings uncertainty to what’s next in their career, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Continue reading 5 Ways Veterans Can Leverage Facebook to Grow their Career or Business
Transitioning from military life back into civilian life is a challenge for any veteran. While there are many different approaches in choosing a career, one U.S. Navy Veteran decided that she would approach her career choice by following her passions. Continue reading Meet Brittney Nicole: Navy Veteran Turned Fashion Entrepreneur
People Magazine‘s Senior Graphics Operator, Nikki Smalls, and Live Graphics Operator, Lucas Walsh, began a conversation one day about Walsh’s sister, Caitlin Walsh. Caitlin is currently serving in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Truman. Continue reading How the Girl Scouts are Spreading Joy to a Navy Ship
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, veterans were already experiencing homelessness at a higher rate than the civilian population. While we hunkered down in the comfort and safety of our homes, our veterans’ situation worsened. As of April 2020, veterans are Continue reading Is America still the home of the brave?
While we are doing our part in fighting COVID-19 by social distancing and taking the necessary precautions, we are grateful to those on the frontline fighting the effects of the disease head on. But as we do our part to protect ourselves, how are those on the frontline being helped? Continue reading Gary Sinise Foundation Launches Emergency COVID-19 Combat Service
Dr. Alice F. Healey, a College Professor of Distinction at the University of Colorado Boulder, has studied and crafted her expertise in translatability in training—the transfer of knowledge from past experiences into new scenarios. Continue reading How Military Training Prepares Doctors for COVID-19
Recently, LinkedIn released its “Veteran Opportunity Report,” a list of data that serves to better understand the reality of transitioning veterans into the workforce. The data shows that Veterans are more likely to have a college education, more work experience, and a lower turnaround rate than those who have never served in the military. Continue reading Why Veterans Make the Best Candidates for the Workforce
