By Julie Beck — 2019
"It was a lot more than just cavalry guys getting together. We really became true family."
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When a service member leaves the military, they are leaving a unique way of life. Whether it’s the early mornings, the time away from family, or simply the connection to other service members, the daily life of someone who served in the military is not common to those who never served.
Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a difficult and scary transition. These things worked for me. Dr.
3.5 year-old Emmet has an unusual friendship with his neighbor, 89.5 year-old Erling. The two are nearly inseparable. You always hope that a tale such as this one will result in a happy ending, but life just isn't that simple . . .
After years of dedicated service, leaving might be the hardest mission for any military leader. If you’re standing at the threshold of transition, fear and uncertainty are unspoken obstacles that can erode your confidence and excitement for what comes next.
We spoke with veterans about the difficulty of leaving their military “families” and returning to civilian life.
Through his talk, Brian candidly shares tips and tricks on how to successfully transition from military to civilian life. Mr.
Major Dick Winters has been a personal hero of mine ever since I’ve seen the show “Band of Brothers” as a young man. Here are some clips from an interview of Dick Winters done by Rep. John Payne, which was recorded in the early 2000s. Thank you Rep.
After completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life. Out of Uniform is designed to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty.
Every time a pattern in your life changes, your friendships will change too. You’ve experienced this when you started a new job, when you moved, when your kids started playing on different sports teams, and especially when you start pursuing different goals than the goals of your friends.
Dr. Robert Delamontagne is a leading expert on the psychological aspects of retirement. He’s the author of the Retiring Mind series of books, in which he helps people manage the negative psychological effects they experience after retiring.