Want a inexpensive way to celebrate the holidays with your family? Consider the Air Force Band of the West tour of Texas communities. The concert tour begins Dec. 6 and ends with a final concert Dec. 15. Here’s the schedule for those who love music of all types. The band’s website has a link where one can get free tickets…
By Matt Scherer Is an appointment for the VA’s toxic exposure worth the effort? As the publisher of www.miltrac.org, I wanted to take a “doubting Thomas” approach to this effort to screen my exposure to these poisonous toxins. Let me be honest here. The VA has come a long way since I retired in 1997. After my initial VA visits had one phlebotomist probe my arm…
(Editor’s note: When we read this Brianna Morales LinkedIn article about recruiting scams, we wanted to share it for the many #militaryprofessionalsintransition who will get LinkedIn connections and notes for nefarious sources. We have bold faced the warning signs that veterans should recognize when a recruiter contact them about a job opportunity.) Y’all I got scammed. It was hard to…
(Editor’s note: We have been following Curt Shelton on LinkedIn for several months. As we work with real estate professionals, we wanted to add his blog post on home title options to share with our readers.) When I was on Active Duty, I bought and sold a few houses (turned a few into rentals too). To be honest, I never…
Volunteers are needed to unfurl the flag at the upcoming Alamo Bowl on December 30th. In addition, volunteers are also required for the Veterans Village at the 4th Annual Alamo Bowl Veterans & First Responders Tailgate. Unfurling of the Flag Volunteers will assist in: The unfurling of the flag on the field Flag detail during the pre-game ceremony Volunteers chosen…
By Scott Stalker (Editor’s note: This post is a must read for those novice LinkedIn networkers. As social media coaches, we see a lot of hesitancy by #militaryprofessionalsintransition.) I believe the number one reason to be on LinkedIn, to network, and to attend conferences is simple: increase your OPTIONS. That’s different from making friends or enjoying a hobby. We do…
By Matt Scherer Soldiers will see an influx of phone calls, text and visit from their officers and noncommissioned officers under Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll’s holiday directive to lower the service’s influx of holiday suicides. The directive starts now until Jan. 15. It’s something veterans can consider, especially for their friends and comrades during this holiday season. Secretary Driscoll’s policy…
By Matt Scherer News reports this week shared how disabled veterans might face changes in their ability to obtain food stamps if they qualify under the U.S. Department of Agriculture new guidance on SNAP benefits. According to one new resource, disabled veterans might have to work under their new guidelines proposed by the Trump administration. The www.va.gov, website reports one…
By Matt Scherer One of the simplest LinkedIn branding tools involves changing your LinkedIn URL to a custom one. According to LinkedIn’s official Help documentation, you can customize your URL by clicking “View Profile,” then the edit icon next to “Public profile & URL” on the right pane. Under “Edit your custom URL,” click the edit icon next to your…
The Veterans Administration is asking its veteran patients to ask their health providers to provide a toxic exposure screening. According to VA.gov, toxic exposure is defined by law, generally there are several types of possible exposures or hazards Veterans may have experienced during their military service. Some common examples appear include: Open Burn Pits/Airborne Hazards: Contaminants or substances in the…
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