Monthly Archives: May 2025

Soldiers2Scientists welcome military volunteers

Are you a military professional or veteran who wants to help scientists in outdoor projects that will improve our environment? Thanks to Johnny Farris, a contributing content writer, we learned of this volunteer opportunity.  Like Johnny, we understand how volunteer activities like this help veterans of all ages overcome feeling of isolation and loneliness. Want to know more?  Click on…

Pre-K 4 SA offers limited military family options for 2025-26

Military families who live in Bexar County can enroll in the Pre-K 4 SA program for the 2025-26 school year. “Enrollment for the upcoming school year is currently open and ongoing. We are actively reviewing applications on a first-come, first-served basis, with placement determined by a combination of need and availability. However, we have very limited spots remaining for the…

Connecting the interview dots

“Why can’t I get past the final interview?” In a recent LinkedIn post, Shelley Piedmont shared her perspective as a human relations staffing professional on how to overcome those interview hurdles. By clicking on the graphic below, you can read on Piedmont’s suggested tactics and interview questions to strengthen your future encounters with staffing professionals.

Boots to Business offers virtual resources for #vetrepreneurs

The U.S. Small Business Administration offers entrepreneurship programs for veterans who are active duty, National Guard or Reserve.  The program is also open to veterans of all ages and spouses. RELATED:  Bexar County Small Business Office hosting #vetrepreneurship program Want to know more about opportunities with this program?  Click on the graphic link below.

Playing chess with VA claims

Over the years, the Military Training Roundtable has worked with a lot of veterans facing their departure from military service. One of the things that our MasterMind groups have discussed is the need to get a medical diagnosis during their discharge medical exam. I thought of this key transition topic when I read a Tyrone Hewitt post. Hewitt posted:  “Get…

My HealtheVet will be moving to VA.gov

  My HealtheVet will be moving to VA.gov effective June 4, 2025. From that point onward all users will be required to go to the new location in order to manage health records, medications, appointments, and to view messages. This change will allow veterans to manage healthcare in the same location as other benefits – allowing for a one-stop site…