Corey Christian, who spoke with MilSuccessNet guest blogger, Jonathan Raab, shared the situation that met him on his return from deployment in Kuwait.
Corey Christian, FDNY EMT
Feb
05
Post deployment and Hurricane Sandy revival part 2
February 5, 2013 By
Feb
04
Rebuilding after deployment and Hurricane Sandy part 1
February 4, 2013 By
Jonathan Raab’s first piece introduces a new kind of guest post for MilSuccessNet readers – veterans talking to veterans. As readers, we are privileged with special insights as a result of their shared service experiences.
Jonathan Raab, writer, teacher, Afghanistan War veteran (photo supplied)
Welcome to writer, Jonathan Raab and appreciation to Corey Christian. This story covers the private, post deployment challenges as Christian and his family recover and rebuild from the damage of a public event monitored by millions – the life changing effects of Hurricane Sandy.
Raab’s blog post aligns with MilSuccessNet’s operating principles – H.U.A – providing a forum and resources so that military men and women are HEARD, UNDERSTOOD and ACKNOWLEDGED.
Please add your comments and share your experience. Now, on to this candid and powerful interview out of New York state.
Feb
02
Love, work and the whole damn thing part 2
February 2, 2013 By
Pamela Collins continues her own story of resilient transition from Part 1 and in today’s post she talks about:
Pam Collins
- Adjustment to a new daily routine
- Mentorship’s value
- Birth of the He Said She Said column
- Creative connection to military and giving back
Have you guessed yet who is on her team?
Find out who they are NOW and check back again for the full confession of who this popular columnist and her writing partner really WERE before you met them here on Military Success Network….
… we return now to read ...in her own words… [Read more…]
Feb
01
Resilient transition for woman writer part 1
February 1, 2013 By
Who is this mysterious military woman?
Hints:
- Doctrine Command Instructor of the Year (2004)
- Felony Investigator
- Warrant Officer, graduated with honors, ranking 4th in a class of 82 candidates based on academics and fitness
Pamela M. Collins honorably served in the U. S. Army for nearly 25 years. She joined the army for opportunity when little existed for her in the civilian world of 1982 between the Cold War and a looming recession.
Her tale of transition takes us along with her from clerk to agent, enlisted to officer, field agent through leadership, education and supervisory special agent status. [Read more…]
Jan
23
Team Building Exercise a Trial in Transition
January 23, 2013 By
Team Building Exercise ’99*…in this post, Jesse Hughes finds his way from military to corporate life, via the corridor of college. His hallway pass is a desire to learn and adapt with the help of humor. (*See his musical choice below)
Jesse Hughes, MilSuccessnet guest blogger
Catch up on Jesse Hughes’ registration to join student life then read on about business school in his own words……..
It’s all about teamwork
B-School was my transition out of the military; the first day of classes was my last day of terminal leave. Throughout school I stayed focused on the task at hand; doing the assigned readings, turning in assignments, researching different industries and companies for potential jobs; probably in that order. [Read more…]
Jan
16
Transition to college freshman for Col. Nerges
January 16, 2013 By
Today, an “old school letter” written by John Nerges about his transition experience at college, after 3o years of military service.
It’s traditional only in that it was a hand written response to a conversation on the process of change. It’s up to speed and ‘uber now’ as it was delivered via email after a chat on social media and as a result of Rose Nerges‘posted a guest web blog entry on Military Success Network.
Now, a lifetime of experience for one man, in one field, is in transition to new areas. New or simply without the opportunity before? You decide as Col. (Ret.) John Nerges shares his experience…. in his own words…… [Read more…]
Jan
09
Veterans move from combat to classroom
January 9, 2013 By
Mature students? That’s what my university called those of my classmates who came in after the first fresh wave of registrants for higher education. After that last regular high school year. After age 21. After maybe leaving school early and graduating from the school of hard knocks, or bouncing back from some disadvantage.
I found the people in the mature student category to be so wildly varied, yet they had in common the potential to enrich our class discussions with their experience and to enlarge our points of view.
So, what of the students who come to college, fresh from military service – perhaps post a deployment or four, or a retirement after a distinguished career – still relatively young in years and yet wizened in the ways of the world. [Read more…]
Dec
17
Military to corporate clothes closet makeover tips
December 17, 2012 By
Leon Scott
If you ask Leon Scott, Career Coach, when’s a good time to job hunt and cast your communication about, he’ll be very specific. There are seasons, that work better, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared and to look the part, when you are presented with the opportunity to make an impression.
Dressing well during interview or connection opportunities is always in season. They say the clothes make the man. Perhaps the man or the woman candidate for employment, improve their chances and their confidence, in the right clothes.
So in this social season, step out with your best attitude as an accessory. And, if you still need to find a gift for someone whose success you care about check out these tips and see what you can do to round out their working wardrobe.
From Uniforms To Civvies – The Veteran’s Guide to Your Civilian Wardrobe by Leon R. Scott [Read more…]
Dec
16
5 Tips to adjust from military to civilian life (Part 2 of 2)
December 16, 2012 By
Military couple (Ret.) Mary and Glenn Raynor
Mary Elliott Raynor shared her experiences of adjustment from military to civilian life with us recently. She and her husband Glenn have been retired from the military and active in civilian life for 20 years studying in colleges, living and working in several different cities and raising their two boys.
In her own blog, she writes about military life as a spouse, which began for her at age 18. She and Glenn are starting another round of experiences as military parents as their now grown sons are serving in the Air Force. Both will be home for Christmas in 2012 in South Dakota.
Here are Mary’s top 5 tips to help families adjust to living in civilian communities after leaving the military lifestyle and locations. [Read more…]
Dec
08
Mil spouse on adjusting to civilian life
December 8, 2012 By
Meet Mary Elliott Raynor. A veteran Mil Spouse two times over as her husband Glenn served in both the army and the air force, she’s also a military mom.
Check out her retro themed blog to learn more of her adventures and particular views. It’ll feel like a different world just visiting Mary’s page. As her “net-met” friend and “sister-Mil-spouse” (editor interpretations) author, Phyllis Zimbler Miller said to me when she introduced us in email, “No one can fully understand military culture unless they’ve experienced it.”
Mary E Raynor is a member of the Military Writers Society of America, but today, she’s our guest blogger. She was inspired to write this post after reading Jesse Hughes ‘s post on life with civilians. [Read more…]