Recently, I was flying from Atlanta to Columbus (Ohio) for business. As I was settling into my seat, a soldier approached in ACUs and motioned that he had the window seat. I moved to the aisle to let him in and instantly thought of a hundred questions I wanted to ask him. You see, I’m no stranger to asking questions….
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Joining Forces: An Initiative to Hire Veterans & Spouses
One of the biggest challenges facing Veterans as they transition out of the military and into the civilian world is trying to find their place. Joining Forces was founded in 2011 to help the military community establish their post-service careers while utilizing the unique skills learned during service. But before we get to the details of that, let’s look at…
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Save Your Sanity and Prepare For The Deployment
Is it the beginning of the end of your sanity? Absolutely not! When it comes to deployments, I think this is the first feeling that many of us have, especially if this is you and your spouses’ first deployment. So many questions loom over you and with all of the nagging thoughts swimming around in your head, you are almost…
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You Are A Warrior: Dealing with Deployments
Did you know that you were a warrior? Well, you are. We all know our loved ones are soldiers, warriors, and heroes, but you too are a warrior. The word is defined as someone who is engaged or experienced in battle, and, like it or not, you are about to engage in one of the biggest battles of your life,…
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One of the Benefits of the Military – Healthcare
I used to work in a hospital. I dealt with insurance companies day in and day out for five-and-a-half years. And, yet, I still don’t understand them. I am far from an expert on the subject, but I want to share our personal experiences with healthcare with you. Tricare Standard or Prime? When MyHero first joined the Army, we were…
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