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Top tip! Bring along clothes you love and that show off your personal style! The standard advice on what to wear for your headshot does tend to steer people towards a conservative look. And there are times when it pays to play it safe and follow the company culture! For instance if you are looking to join a new company, or to rise up in the ranks of your current organization, checking to see how the Executive team presents themselves online could provide you with ideas on what to wear for your headshot. But in many instances, especially if you are in a sales, marketing, or creative role, injecting some of your personality into your personal brand can help you to stand out from your competition! More adventurous choices of color, pattern, and accessories can help make you more memorable to your clients and prospects, and to “stop the scroll” here on LinkedIn. I absolutely love this pink jacket Katherine brought along to her Portraits For Patriots® session! Portraits of Patriots is a 501(c)(3) Charitable Organization with a mission is to ensure that everyone that comes through the program benefits from a high quality professional headshot to aid their transition. #volunteer #personalbranding #charity #stopthescroll 

There are two pillars in nation building. One pillar is men and the second pillar is women. When both pillars are strongly placed then the structure of the country is most stable.

Unidentified Soldiers Of The 33rd United States Colored Troops The 33rd was organized on January 31, 1863, or February 8, 1864, as 1st South Carolina Volunteers Colored Infantry. Attached to U. S. Forces, Port Royal Island, South Carolina, 10th Corps, Dept. of the South, to April, 1864. Mustered out January 31, 1866 "No officer in this regiment now doubts that the key to the successful prosecution of this war lies in the unlimited employment of black troops. Their superiority lies simply in the fact that they know the country, while white troops do not, and, moreover, that they have peculiarities of temperament, position, and motive which belong to them alone. Instead of leaving their homes and families to fight they are fighting for their homes and families, and they show the resolution and sagacity which a personal purpose gives. It would have been madness to attempt, with the bravest white troops, what I have successfully accomplished with the black ones. Everything, even to the piloting of the vessels and the selection of the proper points for cannonading, was done by my own soldiers." — Excerpt from February 1, 1863 report by Colonel T. W. Higginson, commander of the First Regiment South Carolina Volunteers (Union) after the January 23 - February 1, 1863 Expedition from Beaufort South Carolina, up the Saint Mary’s River in Georgia and Florida. Some people think these men were forced to go to war. But make no mistake: Many did it because they were brave, wanted to protect their families and country, and hoped to be respected for their actions. #memorialday2024 #blackhistory365 #blackhistoryisamericanhistory Credit: American Black History - Old Photos

How is your organization leveraging Veterans most effectively? Veterans, how are you leveraging your military principles and leadership in the civilian sector most effectively? Jesse, a Marine Corps Infantry Officer and organizational human capital expert, explains how to leverage Military backgrounds. Episode 10 of The VWB Show drops on July 1st! Sponsored by Jet.Build Hosted by Adam Stark Let's go! #veterans #builtenvironment

Great interview with Tim Kennedy founder of Sheepdog Response . Key takeaways: - Veteran transition strategy (find your purpose) - Why veterans make great civilian employees (dedicated to the mission/ focused on results) - Veterans have a Continuous Improvement mindset (this is key to organizations who strive for best in class/ best quality/ want to dominate the industry) Side note: If you are struggling to find your purpose, contact me. As an Oxford Leadership coach, I help people define and align their personal and professional purpose, values and vision.

*I dedicate today's post to Marcie Ila Lane, RSSW and her daughter, MCpl Cadet 0livia Vernelli, 3rd Battalion Royal Canadian Regiment (3 RCR) Cadet Corps, in honour of their late husband, father, and hero, Master Corporal Scotty Vernelli, 3 RCR.* Healing is a journey that takes time and effort. You cannot heal instantly or skip any steps. You have to go through the whole process, even if it is painful or difficult. It is continuous and consistent. You cannot pause or interrupt your healing, or else you will lose momentum and progress. You have to keep moving forward, even if you face obstacles or challenges. You cannot derail or divert from your healing, otherwise you will suffer more harm and confusion. You have to stay focused and faithful, even when you doubt or question yourself, but it is beyond worth it. "Grief is not linear, rather relentless, destructive, unforgiving while also empowering, gracious and comforting. Time doesn't heal, it affords us more opportunity to process something we had no control over." - Marci Ila Lane Canadian Armed Forces | Forces armées canadiennes Canadian Army | Armée canadienne Royal Canadian Army Cadets @3__rcr #rcr #3rcr #caf #royalcanadianregiment #cadets #canada #armedforces #servicemen #servicewomen #remember #heroes #everydayisremembranceday #military #soldier #veteran #heal #healing #healingtogether #healingjourney #whatsyourtwenty #whatsyourtwentypodcast #healoutloud #dedication #empowering #itsnecessary #iseeyou #wy20 #connection #humanconnection #healingispossible

W O M E N - I N - M I L I T A R Y Women in the military have always sparked debate. Over the years, their roles have evolved significantly. From the first female nurses in the Royal Navy during the 1880s to women flying RAF combat aircraft in the 1990s, progress has been steady. Today, women can even serve in close combat units. This change brings the UK more in line with its allies and represents a big step forward. Here are some examples of the incredible roles women hold today: a female RAF weapons technician, fine equestrians from the British Army's King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, and both flight deck and embarked personnel from the Royal Navy. Do you know any women who have served or serving? Are you a woman currently serving or who has served? How do you feel about these changes and the evolving roles of women in the military? Share your thoughts in the comments below! 👇 #WomenInMilitary #WomenOfCourage #BreakingBarriers #MilitaryWomen #Army #Navy #ServiceWomen

Watch below! In honor of Memorial Day and the veteran transition community… I speak with military veterans Don Valdez and Nyles Thorne discuss their adolescence, the experiences that led them to make the decision to join the military, and how that shaped their shift to work in digital advertising. https://lnkd.in/gguZnykV #memorialday #memorial #veteran #veterans #militaryveterans #military #militarytransition #veteranjobs #supportveterans #digitaladvertising #digitalmarketing

Structure of a Marine Corps Regiment Learn how a Marine Corps Regiment is structured from top to bottom. Read more at MPBOD.com/183 The United States Marine Corps is a unique branch of the US military and is organized as part of the Department of the Navy. With over 241 years of warfighting experience and distinct prestige, the Marine Corps has mastered the art of military structure. The makeup of a Marine Corps regiment can vary based on the needs and manpower of the unit but is typically broken down as the following: Four Marines to a fire team (consisting of a rifleman, Automatic Rifleman, assistant automatic rifleman, and a team leader), three fire teams to a squad (three team leaders and one squad leader), three squads to a platoon (three squad leaders, one platoon sergeant, and one platoon commander). There are four companies to a battalion and four battalions to a regiment. The four companies include three line companies and one H&S; the four battalions include three lines and one H&S. Learn about the regimental structure at MarineParents.com! https://lnkd.in/gUXbR9Yp