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#ACPArmyNavy Challenge update alert: Team Army you can still do it! The battle continues, and the stakes are high. Let's make an impact together! Until the annual Army vs. Navy football game on December 9, we are hosting a friendly competition to help battle underemployment in our military community. To do this, we've set a goal to raise $250,000 to fund 250 mentorships next year to help transitioning service members, Veterans and active duty Military Spouses find meaningful careers. Make your contribution using the link in the comments! #VeteransHelpingVeterans #MentorshipMatters #Veteran #MilitarySpouses

GAME ON! 🏈 As we head into the thrilling showdown between Army and Navy on December 9, the competition heats up, and so does our determination to uplift our Veterans! In the spirit of this epic rivalry, we've set a bold mission: to raise $250,000 for 250 mentorships, equipping transitioning service members, Veterans, and active-duty Military Spouses with the tools for prosperous civilian careers. Join our mission by making a contribution in support of either Team Army or Team Navy via the link in the comments below! #ACPArmyNavy #VeteransRising #MentorshipMatters #SaluteToService"

This #MemorialDay, we pay tribute to everyone who died while serving the U.S. Armed Forces. But, I would be remiss if I didn’t also talk about the incredibly hard and unfair transition to civilian life hundreds of thousands of survivors undergo each year. Did you know that despite comprising 5.8% of the labor force, veterans experience a lower labor force participation rate compared to nonveterans? BUT, we also need to discuss how the U.S. military has historically targeted on underrepresented populations for service. In fact, a Dec. 2022 The New York Times report highlighted how thousands of public high school students in majority poor, Black and Brown districts are funneled into the U.S. military’s Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program. How can we better support our veterans in their transition to civilian life, while also acknowledging the innate problems with the U.S. “War Machine” complex? Let’s discuss in the comments below. #MemorialDay #Veterans #TransitiontoCivilianLife #JenniferTardyConsulting

🤣🤣🤣 This is a humorous take on a very real aspect of leaving the military. There are many unique characteristics of military life we take for granted, and reintegration to the civilian sector can be confusing and overwhelming. 😬 For example, what do some of these job titles mean? What is #businesscasual? How does one approach #salarynegotiation? How is #performanceevaluation conducted? Is specific #training required, and is it provided? What's the #organizationalculture? 🤔 These are some elements of the significant cultural shifts in the #journey ahead. Sometimes you just need to laugh. 😊 But, for real though. Don't pet them. #veterans #veteranshelpingveterans #transitioningservicemembers #transitioningmilitary #alwayslearning #alwaysgrowing #dobetter #bebetter #helpingothers #connections

We're just 59 mentorships away from reaching our goal with only THREE days left in the challenge. Let's achieve this together! As the Army vs. Navy football game intensifies, so does our commitment to supporting our Veterans! Our objective is to raise $250,000 to sponsor 250 mentorships, providing crucial support to transitioning service members, Veterans, and active-duty Military Spouses on their journey to rewarding civilian careers. Join us in this important mission by either contributing on behalf of Team Army or Team Navy through the link shared in the comments! #ACPArmyNavy #VeteransHelpingVeterans #MentorshipMatters #Veteran #MilitarySpouses

I've never been a Navy Seal. (if you know me in person, you just laughed & for good reason. "Looking" athletic & Being athletic are 2 VERY different things. Just ask any of my PE teachers👎🏻). I've never been in the Navy...or in the military. But I'm an observer of human behavior. (side note: this may explain my fascination w/ utter rubbish reality TV. Everything from "90 Day Fiance" to "Alone." My brain always wants to figure out, "Why are you the way that you are??" 🤔) On a Professional level, I appreciate the determination, perseverance, & general attitude that comes with military service. They may not all have the same motivation for choosing to serve their country, but there is something motivating them. For many, it also comes w/ a higher level of integrity, a higher sense of Team > Self. It can be seen before they ever say a word, even long after they've retired or discharged into the civilian world. It doesn't require being in uniform b/c they've embodied a purpose. Why did I say Professional and not Personal? Well, frankly, b/c it's how I approach my career. I'm here to serve patients that I'll likely never meet & they'll never know I exist, even though I've just read the majority of their medical history. I may be in a coding & compliance sector of healthcare & have 0 interaction w/ the human on the other side of this medical record, but my actions can be determine if the patient has a great visit (as defined by the patient) w/ their physician. Carelessness on my end results in frustration for a provider, but if I can prepare - in quick, succinct fashion - new/updated info that has relevant impact to patient care & treatment plan, then I've anticipated & met a need. Now the patient has more time looking their Doctor in the eyes instead of the physician searching thru EHR/EMR files for the latest labs *or any other applicable scenario.* I'm no Seal. I never will be. But there is an interesting parallel to military service & healthcare careers - serving perfect strangers, & the job, when done correctly, is largely unnoticed. And it's not about recognition. If you've ever thanked a military member, they'll be polite about it, but to them, they are just doing a job. I chose coding & CDI b/c my introverted self loves that while I'm very similar to a nurse, there are no needles, no bodily fluids, & I'm not re-introducing myself 27 times a day. (to those of you who are patient-facing, God bless your patience & compassion for the work you do!) As for why I don't apply the same discipline to my Personal life...well, I'm a Class A procrastinator, & if there were a support group for it, I'd think about joining...tomorrow...maybe. Or...maybe I'll stop procrastinating, & read #UnSEALed as I have Mark Greene just staring at me from the cover where I laid the book by my work station. I suppose if anything can kick my butt into not procrastinating, it may be an unblinking Navy Seal just...watching me waste time. 👀 😂

Do you REALLY need that professional certification when you transition from the military? Our partners at Military.com have some powerful advice on the topic! Learn how the “That 70s Rule” can transform your decision-making process and propel you towards civilian career success as Jacey Eckhart MS CPCC shares her guiding principles for career decision-making. Take action and avoid regret in the long-run. Check out the full article using the link in the comments below! #CareerAdvice #VeteranEmployment #MilitaryTransition #Veterans #MilitarySpouses

You know the answer to the question, "When is the best time to plant a tree?" If you're leaving the military in the next 24 months, NOW is the best time to participate in a cohort of Changing Focus: Moving From We to Me. If you've already left the military, NOW is still the best time to join a cohort. We welcome veterans from any era with any kind of discharge. Our alums include people who have been out of the military from one year to 33! #military #veterans #militarytransition #transitioningmilitary #militaryspouses #veteranshelpingveterans #zigszagsandpivots

From Military to Civilian Life: My Journey and Lessons Learned Join me as I share my personal story of transitioning from the military to civilian life. Discover when I left the military and the length of my service. Gain insights and valuable lessons along the way. #MilitaryTransition #LifeAfterService #VeteranJourney #CivilianLife #MilitaryExperience #TransitioningSkills #ServiceYears #VeteranCommunity #VeteranSupport #MilitaryTransitionTips

Transitioning from military life to a civilian career can be challenging and overwhelming. Our latest #MFedInform article provides invaluable insights and tips for smoothing this transition. Read here: https://mfed.info/45AszdL. 💼 #MilitaryToCivilian #CareerTransition #VeteranSupport