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
24
Prior to Panetta news – one woman in combat
January 24, 2013 By
Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has announced that policy at the Pentagon has spun around and the U.S. would lift the ban on allowing women to take on combat roles.
CNN’s Kimberley Bratic story
CNN’s Ashley Fantz covered one woman’s story in her article on Kimberley Bratic.
Teresa Broadwell-Salomon’s (now Grace) story appeared in 3 parts on Military Success Network.
She had combat experience due to her particular military duty. Her actions in a fire fight contributed to the saving of many American lives under attack. [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…]
Jan
06
An Editorial Milestone & Epiphany
January 6, 2013 By
January 6, marked not only Epiphany Day, but also the passage past the half way point of the first year of Military Success Network. The site is dedicated to bringing to light the stories and resources that support resilient transition from military to civilian life and work.
This significant public day is celebrated in its religious context in specific ways in the USA and in cultures all over the world.
Interestingly, the secular meaning of epiphany, also marks the movement from one state of knowing and experience to another. It involves light, search and hopefully, celebration in what is found.
It denotes the power of change. [Read more…]
Dec
18
Brutal and bloody Battle of Verdun remembered
December 18, 2012 By
Verdun 1916 French 87th Regiment Cote 34
On the 18th December 1916, one of the most deadly battles of World War I ended without a clear victor. The carnage was mind numbing with casualties estimated at more than 700,000 to just under one million. The battle pitted the French against the Germans and it was one of the many attempts to break the grueling trench warfare.
The city of Verdun was destined to be the scene of many clashes. [Read more…]