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Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of May 9th, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• DoD to Close Fuel Facility in Hawaii
• VA Announces Proposed Changes to Disability Ratings
• $6.2B Global Household Goods Contract Moves Forward
• This Week in History
As a military spouse I’ve seen and experienced first-hand how challenging it can be to find a place in a new community, let alone a new country. From establishing friendships to seeking employment, the stress and pressure can be debilitating. Fortunately, the Red Cross provides support and training programs, to make transitions a bit easier. Recently, I sat down with Kaitlynne Miller who found her own community, friends and now a new job, all thanks to an opportunity through the Red Cross.
The term resilience means to become stronger or healthy after something terrible happens, but the word resilience may not be adequate to describe Sika Henry. In 2019 she suffered a traumatic bike accident that would have ended all career goals for most people. However, through grit and determination, Sika defied the odds and traveled a road to recovery.
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of May 2nd, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• DoD to Close Fuel Facility in Hawaii
• VA Announces Proposed Changes to Disability Ratings
• $6.2B Global Household Goods Contract Moves Forward
• This Week in History
If you have recently moved, or will be moving in the near future, let me encourage your heart. From one who has traveled the road of relocating 14 times, I know the emotional journey ahead of you. I also know that both the moving and the stress of it will affect every area of your life.
Summer is a hot time in the job market, and you don’t want to let a great position slip past you. Instead, here are six quick tips about staying active in the job search amid a crazy, busy summer:
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