March is celebrated as Red Cross month. During this time, communities honor the individuals across the country who turn compassion into action, helping others in times of crisis. The Red Cross Month celebration has been an annual tradition since 1943, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.
EXPERT BLOGS
From job search advice to disaster relief, our Expert bloggers have something for everyone. We have a whole Brigade of military spouse support resources all on one page. Maybe you are looking for rental advice as you PCS, or maybe you need mental health resources. Perhaps you just need a pep talk from a career expert, or maybe you just want to lace up for the Army 10 Miler and need a plan! Find your Expert and let the resource recon begin. Want to know more about the empowering experts behind-the-screen? All of our Expert profiles are listed on our Band of Blogger page.
Take a Chance on Yourself
Adam Peterman of Montana was ranked eighth Ultrarunner of the Year in 2021. He is fulfilling his dreams and has returned to his alma mater where he began at Hellgate High School as the coach.
Adam shares his philosophy about running.
Resume Tailoring 101
As a career coach, I hear from clients all the time who have applied to many jobs without a single call back. My first question is always the same: Are you tailoring your resume?
Most of the time, the client has been sending the exact same resume to every position, and other times, the client is making minor changes but not properly tailoring. Unfortunately, changing up a single word here and there in your resume is not tailoring.
News 6 Mashup: March 7, 2022
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of March 7, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Ukraine-Russia Conflict: Ways to Help
• Fort Riley Armored Brigade Combat Team Extended in Poland
• Army National Guard Demand Finally Slows
• This Week in History
News 6 Mashup: Feb. 28, 2022
Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of Feb. 28, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:
• Water Woes Continue near Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam
• New Mexico Activates National Guard to Serve as Substitute Teachers
• Sergeant Major Students Now Eligible for Leadership and Workforce Development Certificate
• Free Online Courses to Bolster Military Spouse Employment Skills
• Trevor Noah Named Featured Entertainer for White House Correspondents’ Dinner
• This Week in History
What Military Home Buyers Want to See in Your Home Ad
If you’re selling a home near a military installation, you may think that, in light of the continued sellers’ market, all you need to do is clean your home, get it on the market, and voilà!… you’ll be signing closing paperwork. But there’s so much more when it comes to home selling and setting your home listing apart from others! The key is to think like a home buyer and provide the information they’re looking for when home shopping. We took a poll on social media and are sharing a few features military home buyers say they want to see in a property for sale, beyond the basic info like number of bedrooms, baths, garage size, and storage space.
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