Download or read book Veterans Resource and Transition Guide written by John Heintzelman and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-26 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dr. John Heintzelman served in the military from 1992 till 2015. He served as an Airborne Infantry Senior NCO for over 22 years with numerous awards and decorations to include the Bronze Star and Purple Heart. After over 22 years he decided to pursue his doctorate in Psychology with an emphasis on PTSD and TBI. During this journey he discovered through his own experiences, injuries, studies, research, and helping other people that there were so many other factors, challenges and obstacles that affect veterans and their reintegration back to civilian life. Although each of these factors, challenges, and obstacles are usually individualistic based on the veteran's experiences and abilities to adjust to their completely new lifestyle, there still are common trends that show issues that need to be addressed both individually and socially in the veteran reintegration process and/or systems. John wants to give back to his fellow veterans and educate the public on the challenges that veterans face daily as they transition back in their new civilian lives. His intention for this guide is to provide a ONE STOP or QUICK REFERENCE source of Research, Knowledge, and Resources for veterans to easily reference in the effort to help educate veterans on the issues, challenges, and process of transitioning out of the military, what to do once they get out, develop a plan, and provide resources to help make life a little easier during and after that experience. Additional information has been added for survivors benefits to help surviving widows and a military 101 class to help educate the civilian workforce on military culture and lifestyle. Additional intent of this guide is to make it a living document by taking input from readers and providers on information and resources, providing annual updates to veterans on the ever-changing and developing process of transitioning and resources. Please visit his author website, Veteran Blog, and podcast called "Veteran Doctor" at www.johneheintzelman.com

Download or read book Transition Time written by Jacob H. Cox and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-22 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some service members know the end is coming; they choose it. Others have it forced upon them. Regardless of how it arrives, if you are a service member, your military journey will one day end. It is a milestone. What follows is a new adventure filled with new opportunities and difficulties too. Post-military life adheres to its own rules and expectations that can cause the unprepared to stumble. This next phase can also be highly fulfilling and prosperous for those who are ready. Fortunately, your planning can start today, wherever you are in your military career, and ensure your post-military years are rewarding ones. Speaking of plans, do you have one? If not, this book will help you create it. Moreover, it offers guidance to ensure your transition plan creates opportunities for you to thrive during your next adventure. After all, this isn't just a book about transitioning from the military. It is about moving you closer to financial independence and giving you the freedom to pursue the things that really matter. Transition Time takes you beyond your transition and in-to a thriving new life. So, just keep reading. It's transition time!

Download or read book Mission Transition written by Matthew J. Louis and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mission Transition is an essential career-change guide for any transitioning veteran that wants to avoid false starts and make optimal career choices following active duty. Every year, about a quarter of a million veterans leave the military - most of whom are unprepared for the transition. These service members have developed incredible leadership, problem-solving, and practical skills that are underutilized once they reach the civilian world, a detriment to both themselves and society. Well-intentioned Transition Assistance Programs and other support structures within the armed forces often leave veterans fending for themselves. The mission-first culture of the military results in service members focusing on their active duty roles in the year leading up to their separation, leaving them little time to adequately prepare to join the civilian world. President of Purepost, a next-generation staffing solution and public benefits corporation, and author Matthew J. Louis guides military personnel through the entire process of making a successful move into civilian professional life. In Mission Transition, this book will: Guide you through the process of discovering what path you want to take going forward Teach you the strategies that will make your résumé stand out Provide suggestions to help you prepare for and ace the interview Discuss ways to acclimate to your new organization’s culture and pay it forward to other veterans Each chapter includes advice from other veterans, illustrations of key concepts, summaries, and suggested resources. Let this well-written and easy to follow guidebook help you transition out from the military and commit to being successful in the next chapter of your life.

Download or read book Life After the Military written by Janelle B. Moore and published by Government Institutes. This book was released on 2011-06-16 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hundreds of thousands of military members are making the transition to civilian life each year. This transition is a move into unfamiliar territory, and can be an extremely uncomfortable process. But there are resources in place that can relieve much of the stress of the challenging situations that may arise. In Life After the Military: A Handbook for Transitioning Veterans, authors Janelle Hill, Don Philpott, and Cheryl Lawhorne collect all the information needed to settle into life after the military. The book discusses the many issues that transitioning veterans are faced with such as finding employment, going back to school, managing finances, special benefits available to veterans, and a host of other issues the transitioning veteran is likely to face when making the move to civilian life. It also discusses the emotional and psychological challenges that come with leaving the military and settling into life as a civilian. This book is essential for all who are transitioning out of the military and their loved ones.

Download or read book A Veteran s Guide to Transition written by Thomas Braden and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is written by a veteran for other veterans, to assist in the transition from Active Duty. It specifically addresses the timeline, requirements and challenges one must overcome in order to gain a position in the federal civil service, or "GS" Government Service. This book will help you to establish your own timeline and drumbeat for navigating the process. This timeline should begin prior to your separation and continue throughout your 180 day active duty waiting period (for positions within DoD) until you're hired and on-boarded. This book is dedicated to walking you through this process, step-by-step and chapter-by-chapter.Along the way, this book provides insights and information which will allow veterans to maximize their potential opportunities for employment. It tells you exactly how and when to request additional benefits (such as leave and pay) that may be available, (some only available for veterans). Upon joining the GS ranks (federal civil service), you will want to set yourself to maximize your returns under the new benefit plans which apply to the civil service; specifically, the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) and the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP). This book will insure that you have the right information when on-boarding so that you make informed decisions and (hopefully) establish your initial payroll deductions to maximize the 5% TSP matching available to you - something not previously available to you while on active duty!Throughout this book, the reader is provided with links to source documents and current information from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), USAJobs.com, the Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) or other bodies; giving necessary information should current policy/procedures change, especially during COVID. Finally, this book provides an Action Checklist for the reader to follow and not miss a critical step, or inadvertently leave anything on the table.If you're even thinking of applying for jobs in the federal civil service - this book is a must-read!!

Download or read book Down Range written by James D. Murphy and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2013-11-12 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Military veterans prepare for the next mission in their careers Written by veterans who have successfully made the transition, Down Range offers career planning guidance to U.S. military veterans coming off active duty. This is NOT simply a guide to transitioning from the military to the civilian world. This is NOT a guide to getting a job. This book IS a guide to developing a post-military career, not just for the first few days, weeks, or months after active duty, but for the rest of your employed life. This simple and effective planning process has been taught to more than 1 million business executives in companies all over the world. Explains how to build an adaptable long-range career plan called a Career High Definition Destination (HDD), across a spectrum of seven key areas Shows how business differs from military service, how to identify the resources needed to achieve the Career HDD, and how to develop strategic and tactical courses of action that drive you to executing towards your Career HDD on a consistent basis Author James Murphy is founder of Afterburner Inc. and is currently working with the U.S. Army at the highest levels to develop a transition program for the estimated 1.5 million veterans who will transition from active duty service to civilian careers by the year 2020 This book challenges veterans to change their mind-set and understand just how different the "wilderness" of civilian employment is from military experience. Down Range provides an appreciation for what's important to a business, helping you to become a valuable asset throughout your career.

Download or read book Directory of Veterans Service Organizations written by and published by . This book was released on with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Veteran s Guide to Higher Education Surviving the Transition from Military Service to the Academic Environment written by Mike Cubbage and published by Lulu.com. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 119 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Mike Cubbage, a former Army combat veteran, draws upon his personal experiences in re-entering civilian life as well as his work advocating for veterans in this guide to navigating the transition to civilian life. While he shares tips in many areas, he focuses on education. Learn how to: find a school that will provide you with valuable support and skills; take advantage of military benefits that help day for education; cope with the stress that goes along with transitioning to civilian life; and apply skills you learned in the military to succeed as a student. You'll also get tips on preparing for job interviews, writing a resume that stands out, and making a good first impression with potential employers."--Page 4 of cover.

Download or read book Veterans Benefits a Complete Guide to Your Entitlements written by Veterans Veterans and published by . This book was released on 2018-07-18 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Book #1 in this series. We call this book the "doing your homework" book, and we wrote it to give you a blueprint to help you with the military to civilian transition process. There are a lot of moving parts during this timeframe- typically, we think of this time window from about one year prior to transition, whether for retirement or end of your service obligation, until three months prior to your actual transition date. In this window, you will have to complete a service-specific transition assistance program, service-specific medical screening, and complete Veteran's Administration (VA) disability medical screening as appropriate. Now let's look at how this book will help you do all that. In Section 1 of this book we provide you with a proven timeline blueprint to help you organize your required transition events, which include: requesting medical records, Transition Assistance initiation, and continuing your medical documentation. We walk you through a step-by-step construction of your timeline, which is based upon your transition date. Once your timeline is constructed using the interactive model, you will know which critical tasks need to be accomplished, and when. The workbook section at the end of this book offers you an easy take-away for your use. In Section 2 we discuss how to properly document your ailments, disabilities and diseases in your medical records. We show you examples of ailment organization methods used by Veterans Service Officers, which will help you paint your medical issues picture. The interactive models will help you organize and maximize your VA medical claim! In Section 3 we discuss the differences between your service physicals and your VA disability physical, which is part of your VA claim, and give you tips to ensure you're maximizing both. They are both critical, and we explain why. In Section 4 we provide you a comprehensive list of all VA-recognized ailments, disabilities and diseases for you to conduct your own health assessment of potential VA claims. Section 4 also provides ratings for all ailments, and since the VA applies the same disabilities and ratings standards to each branch of service, the information herein applies whether you are a Soldier, Sailor, Marine, Airman or Coast Guardsman. This information is derived from the VA's CFR-38. Once you have completed your review of this book, to include the interactive exercises, you will be well-organized to transition and complete your VA disability claim. In Book #2, you will be walked through the claim process, from getting together with a veterans' service officer (VSO) or VA representative, to receiving your claim results from the VA. To get there, however, you must do your homework in this book!Like we say in the book, if we can help you increase your VA rating by 10%, this book will pay for itself several times over, every month, for the rest of your life!!! Order Book #1 now and let's get organized and set you up for a lifetime of success!

Download or read book Networking for Veterans written by Michael Lawrence Faulkner and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Teaches transitioning service-members how to properly network and build relationships with the people in their community who are most willing and able to help them launch new careers of their choosing.

Download or read book Preseparation Guide written by and published by . This book was released on 1994 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 101 Resources for Veterans written by Jennifer Hammond and published by . This book was released on 2017-06-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the onset of 101] Resources for Veterans: The Ultimate Resource Guide project, it has been our goal to create and provide a resource that will dramatically simplify the process veterans and their family members go through to identify and engage the resources they need to make the transition to life after service. The book covers: Entrepreneurship Clickable Institute of Technology, Entrepreneurship and Digital Marketing Veterans Business Services Accion Lending American Corporate Partners & more... Wellness Hope For The Warriors Allied Forces Foundation Freedom Service Dogs of America Puppies Behind Bars Higher Ground Sun Valley David Lynch Foundation & more... Employment Hire a Hero Hire Heroes USA American Corporate Partners American Dream U Joining Forces Transition Assistance Program & more... Transition Services Hope For The Warriors The Mission Continues Operation Homefront Veterans Healing Farm Disabled American Veterans Injured Marine Semper Fi Fund & more... Education Student Veterans of America Tech Qualled American Dream U Allied Forces Foundation American Corporate Partners AMVETS National Service Foundation & more... Community & Housing Fisher House Foundation Veterans Support Foundation Operation Renewed Hope Foundation Veterans Association of Real Estate Professionals Gary Sinise Foundation Air Force Enlisted Village & more...

Download or read book How to Grow a Beard written by Robert Graves and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2016-04-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "How to Grow a Beard: A Military Transition Guide Back Into Civilian Life" is primarily based on 10-year Marine Corps veteran R. Graves' story on how he weaved back into the civilian life, but it is also the voice of every single veteran who has been thrown out to the wolves, to fend for themselves. Thrown out to learn the protocols of the civilian world and endure an-at times-intense mental battle. Thrown out to learn how to reintegrate with the real world again all over again. This book covers topics such as reframing what sacrifice means to an individual, learning what we're worth in the civilian workplace, converting military service into civilian language for resumes and interviews, lessons on humility, integrating with friends and family again, and even lessons on swallowing your pride and allowing others to help out with our transition. Because transition will come-faster than you may realize. But, as ready as you are to start your new life, you will at some point find yourself in the situations introduced in this book. With veteran suicide, and veteran homelessness at an all-time high, it is no secret that transition can be hard and overwhelming. Graves' intent with this book is to make the military transition as smooth as possible for his fellow veterans, by providing tools and lessons learned. Whether you are about to leave the service or have been out in the civilian trenches for a while, this book is the tool created for you to transition-successfully.

Download or read book The Wounded Warrior Handbook written by Janelle B. Moore and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-09-17 with total page 473 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The typical wounded soldier must complete and file twenty-two forms after an active-duty injury. To soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next—even completing tasks that seem easy like submitting paperwork—can be overwhelming and confusing. The second edition of this popular resource guide has been thoroughly revised to reflect new policies, additional benefits, updated procedures, and changes to insurance, including traumatic injury insurance and social security disability insurance. New chapters cover veterans' benefits in depth—which have seen significant changes in the last two years—and returning to active duty after an injury. As in the previous edition, this guide directs you to answers and resources for the most pressing and difficult questions that wounded veterans face, such as: Where can I find information on symptoms and treatments of injuries? How do I get through all this paperwork? Where can I get legal assistance? What can I do for employment? How do I get back into everyday life? How can I return to active duty? How do I deal with insurance? What benefits are available to me, and how do I claim them? What about my family? How can they help me? This trusted resource is both comprehensive and easy to use, and now the most up-to-date guide for wounded veterans and their families dealing with active-duty injuries.

Download or read book Separating from Service written by Eric Burleson and published by . This book was released on 2019-02 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Federal Benefits for Veterans Dependents and Survivors written by The US Department of Veterans Affairs and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2020-11-24 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An official, up-to-date government manual that covers everything from VA life insurance to survivor benefits. Veterans of the United States armed forces may be eligible for a broad range of benefits and services provided by the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). If you’re looking for information on these benefits and services, look no further than the newest edition of Federal Benefits for Veterans, Dependents, and Survivors. The VA operates the nation’s largest health-care system, with more than 1,700 care sites available across the country. These sites include hospitals, community clinics, readjustment counseling centers, and more. In this book, those who have honorably served in the active military, naval, or air service will learn about the services offered at these sites, basic eligibility for health care, and more. Helpful topics described in depth throughout these pages for veterans, their dependents, and their survivors include: Vocational rehabilitation and employment VA pensions Home loan guaranty Burial and memorial benefits Transition assistance Dependents and survivors health care and benefits Military medals and records And more

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