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Veterans

Your family was once “one of us,” but now you are in the civilian world. You wonder, do you still have a place in the military community? The answer is a loud resounding yes! You are always family to us.

We know there are memories, scars, and lessons that you still carry with you every day. There are also a ton of resources to which you have access now that you are officially a “Veteran.”  We want to be sure you know how to utilize those resources best.  Check out this page to read more about career help, veteran organizations, special events, and opportunities unique to veterans.

From everyone here at Mission: Milspouse we thank you and honor you for your time in service. 

Veteran and Milspouse Holiday Gift Guide

Veteran and Milspouse Holiday Gift Guide

by | Dec 12, 2017 | , , ,

Every year I tell myself, “I’m going to start my holiday shopping in July!” Every year, I actually start my holiday shopping in December. I shop for my son and husband, nine nieces and nephews, my parents, my in-laws, grandparents, teachers, and other extended family that would make this an incredibly long list. Not only that, I can’t just make a purchase. I have this internal drive that pressures me to ensure the gift will be (at the very least) somewhat liked!

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Running Your Race: Military Spouses and Retirement

Running Your Race: Military Spouses and Retirement

by | Mar 27, 2017 | , , ,

Each year, millions of people will train for and run a marathon. Many of these runners have trained for years, hoping to compete in prestigious races. They’ve dreamed of what it would be like to be the first to cross the finish line as victory cheers ring out around them.

When the first three runners cross the finish line, the race is far from over. There are many runners who are still running their own race, striving to do their best even though they know they won’t be coming in first.

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AWTR Show 583: War Horses for Veterans

by | Oct 10, 2016 | ,

Patrick Benson shares details about the nonprofit organization, War Horses for Veterans, a unique program that’s had great success in helping veterans transition from combat to civilian life through the use of horse-related activities. Patrick is an Army veteran who served in the infantry from 1998 to 2004. His deployment to Iraq in 2003 and his numerous military operations enable his understanding of the physical and emotional strain on our combat veterans. As a professional horseman, he manages a training and breeding program for performance horses. Patrick experienced firsthand the effectiveness of working with horses during his transition to civilian life. He is a co-founder and director of War Horses for Veterans.

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AWTR Show 581: The Travis Manion Foundation

by | Sep 26, 2016 | ,

Guest, Albie Masland discusses the Travis Manion Foundation, an organization that assists and supports our nation’s veterans and the families of fallen heroes. Albie first came into contact with the Travis Manion Foundation in 2012 when he ran 3,025 miles coast-to-coast across the U.S. to honor fallen heroes, while also raising money for the foundation. The experience left Albie with a desire to continue working in the veteran affairs field. An opportunity arose for Albie in the San Diego office of the Travis Manion Foundation, where he first served as a community outreach coordinator and facilitated events for the Mentorship and Advocacy Program (MAP-V). Albie also serves as an Ambassador for the Character Does Matter Program, a youth program based on leadership, courage, integrity, and service.

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9 Tips for an Award-Winning Resume

9 Tips for an Award-Winning Resume

by | May 15, 2016 | , , ,

A winning resume presents your experience in a way that indicates your future potential. It grabs and holds the attention of the reader and makes him or her want to know more. To know more requires a conversation and that conversation is an interview.

Simply stated, a resume is an interview-generation tool, and like any tool, it must be well-cared for and appropriate to the task. How well does your resume measure up to that standard?

Answer these nine questions and modify it accordingly:

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