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We Are All in This Together

2011

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Jack was wounded in Vietnam after landing in a hot LZ. He lost some of his Marines that day and after returning home, grieved their loss by turning to drugs and alcohol. See more...

07:16 min

It is Critical to Find Your Purpose First

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

Military.com Staff

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.

Transitions: Making Sense of Life’s Changes

First published in 1980, Transitions was the first book to explore the underlying and universal pattern of transition. Named one of the fifty most important self-help books of all time, Transitions remains the essential guide for coping with the inevitable changes in life.

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5 Pieces of Advice for Freshmen Moving Out of State

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How to College: What to Know Before You Go (and When You’re There)

The transition from high school―and home―to college can be stressful. Students and parents often arrive on campus unprepared for what college is really like.

Andrea Malkin Brenner, Lara Hope Schwartz

Military in the Rear View Mirror: Mental Health and Wellness in Post-Military Life

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.

Duane K. L. France

Beyond the Military: A Leader’s Handbook for Warrior Reintegration

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.

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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.

Jason Roncoroni

Veterans Need Help Becoming Civilians Again

Our treatment of troops returning from combat has led to a culture of permanent disability. They deserve better.

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