Download or read book When the Men Go Off to War written by Victoria Lynn Kelly and published by Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 2015-09-15 with total page 97 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collecting the nationally-recognized poems of Victoria Kelly, When the Men Go Off to War captures the hopes, anxieties, and intimacies of the military spouse during a time of war. Written over the course of her husband’s deployment in Iraq and Afghanistan, these haunting poems span vast geographical distances and generations, moving between the literal and the fanciful to find community in the midst of isolation. Kelly blends lyric and narrative elements to evoke themes of loneliness and human fragility with keen insight. But ultimately, When the Men Go Off to War is a heartrending ode to enduring romance and the reclamation of a marriage tested by loss and separation.

Download or read book Silent Sacrifice on the Homefront written by Michelle Still Mehta and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2019 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you a military spouse struggling to keep your career going while juggling all the competing demands of military life? This book offers a glimpse into the lives of other military spouses who have faced the same challenges and reflect candidly about the good, the bad, and the ugly of their experiences. In addition to sharing these real-life stories gathered in her research, Michelle Still Mehta offers a strategy for managing the conflicts so many military spouses encounter. This 3 M framework provides practical advice in three key areas that must be balanced in order to sustain your career: - Marriage: What support do you need from your spouse to make a career possible?- Motherhood / Fatherhood: What are your expectations and needs as a parent and how do they mesh with your career plans?- Military Life: What aspects of military life need to be reconciled with your career goals (e.g., deployments, unpredictable work schedules, PCS moves)?Michelle Still Mehta, PhD, is a consultant, researcher, writer, and coach specializing in military spouse employment, the psychology of working life, and organizational change. Through her writing, Dr. Mehta hopes to promote open dialogue and positive culture change within the military community. She is also an Air Force spouse and resides with her family in the Washington, DC, area.

Download or read book Jobseeker s Guide written by Kathryn K. Troutman and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn how to navigate the USAJOBS system and write a correct federal resume. Troutman shows military personnel and their spouses job search strategies to begin their search.

Download or read book Summoned written by Megan B. Brown and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2021-05-04 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Encounter the fullness of God’s grace, the power of His promises, and the beauty of His faithfulness—all through the life of one woman: Esther. In a time when the world around her seemed to crumble, a young Hebrew girl found herself in a unique position to help save her people—and to encounter the greatness of our ever-faithful God. In Summoned, you’ll enter the story of Esther—her calling, pain, and role in God’s ultimate plan for salvation—and see how God is always working in the lives of His people, even when He seems distant. Through this 8-week, interactive study, you’ll develop a deeper appreciation for God’s Word and begin to see that stepping out in faith for His glory is often the first step to encountering His redeeming love.

Download or read book Modern Military Spouse written by Lauren Tamm and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-01-11 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Let's take the guesswork out of military life! Join me, along with hundreds of other military spouses, and grab your copy of Modern Military Spouse today. It has everything you need to survive the ups and downs of military life! After reading this book, you will be able to... - Prepare and navigate PCS moves, military homecomings and military deployments easier. - Understand terms, acronyms and abbreviations all in one convenient location. - Gain instant access to over 22+ printable checklists. - Learn how to navigate getting an education and managing your career as a military spouse. - Build a budget that will work for your military family, using our step-by-step guide for finances and a downloadable spreadsheet. - Learn the keys to nurturing a military marriage that will survive the challenges of military life. - Help your child through military life using key resources and best tips for parenting military kids. Here's what's included: 14 comprehensive chapters 20+ printable documents and checklists (Including deployment, PCS, marriage, and resume). Receive a link in the book to download the printables. 3 bonus sections (Including acronyms, abbreviations, and terms) What you'll learn: When You Don't Have a Ring What to Do When Your Service Member's Gone Preparing for a Successful Military Marriage Creating a Budget That Works Hitting the Books Military-Style Military Proofing Your Career Building a Strong Support Network Becoming a Good Military Spouse Navigating Military Life with Kids Step-by-Step to PCS Moving and Living Overseas Using Social Media Safely Complete List of Resources for Spouses Abbreviations, Acronyms, and Terms Defined And more! "Jo, JD, and Lauren did the hard work for all of us! They took an overwhelming amount of confusing and out-of-date information for military spouses and turned it into a fun, modern book. This guide helps you understand military life and find the resources you are looking for." - Jen Pilcher, Founder, MilitaryOneClick.com "Finally! A military spouse handbook that I can recommend to new spouses! This book is the friend I wish I had when I was a young Navy wife. I wouldn't have felt so alone, so unusual and so un-military if someone would have given me Modern Military Spouse along with my dependent ID. Modern Military Spouse is a mentor, a drinking buddy, and a confidant for today's military spouse." - Michelle Volkmann, managing editor, NextGen MilSpouse

Download or read book Daddy Flies written by Brye Butler Steeves and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2015-09-16 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Daddy Flies" is a children's book for 2-5 year olds about a smart girl named Katie, who uses her little-kid logic to figure out what her dad does at work. Is he a bird? Is he a bug? Follow along with Katie to discover how her dad gets up in the sky. This book is for military families and anyone who ever wondered about flying!

Download or read book Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society written by National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2019-10-25 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The U.S. military has been continuously engaged in foreign conflicts for over two decades. The strains that these deployments, the associated increases in operational tempo, and the general challenges of military life affect not only service members but also the people who depend on them and who support them as they support the nation â€" their families. Family members provide support to service members while they serve or when they have difficulties; family problems can interfere with the ability of service members to deploy or remain in theater; and family members are central influences on whether members continue to serve. In addition, rising family diversity and complexity will likely increase the difficulty of creating military policies, programs and practices that adequately support families in the performance of military duties. Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society examines the challenges and opportunities facing military families and what is known about effective strategies for supporting and protecting military children and families, as well as lessons to be learned from these experiences. This report offers recommendations regarding what is needed to strengthen the support system for military families.

Download or read book Bleeding Talent written by T. Kane and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-07-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shaping the debate on how to save the military from itself. The first part recognizes what the military has done well in attracting and developing leadership talent. The book then examines the causes and consequences of the modern military's stifling personnel system and offers solutions for attracting and retaining top talent.

Download or read book Surviving Sorrow written by Kim Erickson and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2020-03-03 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advice from One Grieving Mom to Others When Kim’s three-year-old son tragically passed away, she found plenty of resources on grieving. She says what she really needed, though, "was someone who would give me advice for living, not just grieving . . . How do I get through the grocery store without crying? What do I do with my son’s things? When will my mind stop replaying the emergency room scene?" Now, ten years later, she’s written that book. With raw vulnerability, a deep well of wisdom, and the practical knowledge of someone who’s been there, she walks grieving moms through the life-after-death process from how to plan the funeral to how to deal with friends, family, holidays, and birthdays. This is a profound and powerful resource that’s invaluable for the mom who has lost a child—and for her friends and family who want to love her well.

Download or read book Federal Resume Guidebook Federal Resume Writing Featuring the Outline Format Federal Resume written by Kathryn Troutman and published by Resume Place, Incorporated. This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Guide's New Organization jumps right in with step-by-step directions for writing an easy-to-follow, stand-out Federal Resume using the Troutman-designed Outline Format that OPM welcomes. It then addresses a wider range of Possible Goals of Jobseekers : Part 1: 9 Strategies for Writing a Successful (Outline Format) Resume ; Part 2: 10 Steps to Getting Promoted in Government ; Part 3: Federal Career Change Stories ; Part 4: Special Insights for Information Technology Specialists.

Download or read book Sharing the Journey written by Dawn A. Goldfein and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A unit's command team is the partnership among the commander, the senior noncommissioned officer (NCO), and a volunteer lead spouse. As the primary advisor, ambassador, and advocate for the spouses and families of members in the unit, finding the right person to undertake the important role of volunteer lead spouse is one of the most important decisions a commander will make. Once a spouse in the unit decides to take on the role, it can be challenging and incredibly rewarding to navigate working with military leadership, state or local government, base programs and organizations, and other military spouses to take care of families. This book captures "words of wisdom" collected by Mrs. Dawn Goldfein, spouse of the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force, Gen David L. Goldfein over their 37-year career. For command teams that seek to understand and leverage the military "spouse network" of command, lead, key, and key spouse mentors within their unit or their installation, it offers a treasure trove of useful ideas and stories"--

Download or read book Jobs and the Military Spouse written by Janet I. Farley and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses how a military spouse can find an interest, explore their options, create a resume and cover letter, and negotiate an offer.

Download or read book The Military to Civilian Transition Guide written by Carl Savino and published by . This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Guide for Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Personnel. 2012-2013 Edition. Original editions known as "From Army Green to Corporate Gray", "From Navy Blue to Corporate Gray," and "From Air Force Blue to Corporate Gray" or The Corporate Gray Series of Military-to-Civilian Career Transition Books

Download or read book Mrs Houdini written by Victoria Kelly and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2016-03 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Before escape artist Harry Houdini died, he vowed he would find a way to speak to his beloved wife Bess from beyond the grave using a coded message known only to the two of them. When a widowed Bess begins seeing this code in seemingly impossible places, it becomes clear that Harry has an urgent message to convey. Unlocking the puzzle will set Bess on a course back through the pair's extraordinary romance, which swept the illusionist and his bride from the beaches of Coney Island, to the palaces of Budapest, to the back lots of Hollywood"--Dust jacket flap.

Download or read book Jobs and the Military Spouse written by Janet I. Farley and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This ground-breaking book examines the employment challenges facing today's mobile but highly motivated military spouse.

Download or read book Military Spouse Journey written by Kathie Hightower and published by Elva Resa Publishing. This book was released on 2013-09-01 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military spouses: Craft your best life possible! "... This great resource is full of practical advice as well as real-world examples that will empower spouses to have a life of their own while supporting their partners in the military lifestyle ..."—Ellie Kay, author, military spouse, and CEO of Heroes at Home The unique components of military life can make it challenging for military spouses to pursue careers and other personal dreams. This encouraging book, written by two experienced military spouses, shares lessons learned, success stories of fellow military spouses, life exploration exercises, and research-based ideas that can be applied to any stage of life's journey. Although this book shares examples specific to military life, the information and approach can be used by anyone to pursue your life dreams. Ready to follow your dreams? This book will help you: • Learn five keys to happiness you can apply every day, anywhere. • Explore your passions, strengths, and goals. • Discover possibilities for the life you want to live. • Create an action plan to move forward, even when you think it’s impossible. • Build valuable friendships and support systems along the way. • Enjoy the journey! First Lady of the Marine Corps Recommended Reading List Midwest Book Awards Silver

Download or read book Interview for Success written by Caryl Rae Krannich and published by Win the Interview Win the Job. This book was released on 2003 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The new edition of this bestseller is designed to quickly prepare interviewees for handling the most important steps in the interview process. Jam-packed with sound advice on how to best prepare for different types of interviews, network for information and advice, handle stress, observe etiquette, formulate key questions, rehearse the tough questions, and much more.