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What Makes a Hero? Veterans Share Their Stories

By David Botti — 2015

On Remembrance Day in the UK, and Veterans Day in the US, military veterans are thanked for their service and described as “heroes” but for many this word “hero” feels uncomfortable.

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Resolving the Identity Crisis When Leaving the Military

For the first time in my life, I had to figure out who I was, I had to find my why, and I had to determine what I truly wanted for my life.

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Jason Roncoroni
2019
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It is Critical to Find Your Purpose First

The process to uncover your purpose after a career in military service takes great introspection.

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Military.com Staff
2021
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Sometimes the Best Medicine for a Veteran Is the Company of Another Veteran

Veterans are molded by military culture—a unique set of values, traditions, language and humor, with unique subcultures. It has enough consistency across different branches, ranks and time periods to make most veterans feel a kinship.

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Elisa Borah
2017
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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving Tribe

Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.

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NPR Weekend Edition Saturday
2016
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Asking for Career Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness

When it comes to transitioning, you have to ask for help. This applies to mental health, fitness, and most importantly, to career transition.

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Liz McLean
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Free Resources for Veterans with PTSD, Other Mental Health Challenges

Where to find help for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, more

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Aaron Kassraie
2021
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2 Military Veterans Help Other Vets Transition to Purposeful Civilian Life

Career transitions are hard for everyone, but the shift from military to civilian life can be particularly challenging.

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Chris Farrell
2021
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These 6 Financial Strategies Can Help Military Members Transition to Civilian Life

These strategies can help you become financially secure when you transition back into civilian life.

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Michelle Fox
2021
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7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions

Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task. Here are my top tips for a successful military transition.

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Lewis Lin
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What Is an Identity Crisis?

An identity crisis is a developmental event that involves a person questioning their sense of self or place in the world.

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Kendra Cherry
2021
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