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🌟 Day 16/100: The Spirit of Service - Extending Beyond the Uniform 🌟 Day 16 of our journey brings us to a core value that defines military life and enriches our civilian communities: the Spirit of Service. Service in the military goes beyond the call of duty; it’s a deep-seated commitment to supporting one another, upholding shared values, and contributing to the greater good. This ingrained sense of service doesn’t end with the uniform; it extends into every aspect of a veteran’s life, inspiring involvement in community initiatives, volunteer work, and public service. The transition to civilian life provides a broad platform for veterans to apply this spirit of service, making meaningful impacts in their communities and beyond. Whether it’s through leadership in local organizations, volunteering, or mentoring, the contributions of veterans are invaluable. “Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on Earth.” - Muhammad Ali. This quote encapsulates the essence of the spirit of service, emphasizing that giving back is a fundamental aspect of a fulfilling life. #SpiritOfService #VeteranCommunity #GiveBack #VeteransInService #Day16of100 📌 16/100: Today, let’s celebrate the ongoing contributions of veterans in our communities and reflect on how we can each embody the spirit of service in our daily lives. It’s about making a difference, one act of service at a time.

The need to relocate every couple of years is one of the challenges of military life, often unseen by those outside the service. For #militaryspouses, it's a recurring cycle of starting anew, impacting not just their personal lives, but also their careers: The unemployment rate for military spouses is five times higher than the national average. At Resource Hero, we've implemented three policies in support of military spouses and their families: - #FlexibleWork hours - Paid/permissive Permanent Change of Station (PCS) leave - Fully #RemoteWork To learn more about how these policies can not only help address military spouse unemployment but also have a direct impact on our national security, read about the 4+1 Commitment, a joint effort between Blue Star Families and Hiring Our Heroes: https://lnkd.in/gSvXs4nB

🌟 Today, May 10th, marks National Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a moment to honor the unsung heroes behind our brave soldiers. Yet, amidst the valor and sacrifice, there lies a silent struggle for many military spouses – the battle against substance use disorder within their loved ones. It’s a journey marked by distinct stages of coping. 🔄 In the realm of military life, these stages take on added significance. Spouses navigate deployments, relocations, and the unique challenges of service life. Yet, they stand as pillars of strength, offering unwavering support through every twist and turn of recovery. They become advocates, allies, and beacons of hope, lighting the way forward with love and understanding. Today, we salute these remarkable individuals, whose courage knows no bounds. 🌟 #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay “Your New Dawn Awaits” Available 24/7 for Help 📲 702-595-2995 www.firstdawnrecovery.com #firstdawnrecovery #veteranrecovery #veteranrehabilitation #rehabilitationcenter #mentalhealth #veteranmentalhealth #lasvegasrecoverycenter #lasvegasrecovery

🌟 Honoring Our Heroes on Giving Tuesday! 🌟 Today, I am proud to shine a light on the incredible work of the Black Dagger organization, dedicated to supporting our veterans and their families. As we embark on this special day called Giving Tuesday, let's come together to make a difference in the lives of those who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. 🎗️ Join us in showing our gratitude and support for our veterans by making a donation to Black Dagger today. 🎗️ Black Dagger offers a wide range of programs and services that aim to empower, uplift, and provide essential resources to veterans and their families. From mental health support, teaching our youth how to hunt, shoot and so much more, their commitment to our heroes knows no bounds. 💙 Here's how you can contribute to their meaningful cause: 💙 1️⃣ Donate: Visit Black Dagger's website, or scan the QR code and make a financial contribution. Every dollar counts, and your generosity will directly impact the lives of those who have served our country. 2️⃣ Volunteer: Share your time and skills by becoming a volunteer for Black Dagger. Your expertise can make a significant difference in assisting veterans in their transition to civilian life. 3️⃣ Spread the Word: Help raise awareness about Black Dagger's mission by sharing their stories and achievements on social media. By amplifying their voice, we can reach more individuals who are passionate about supporting our veterans. 4️⃣ Collaborate: If you represent an organization or business, consider partnering with Black Dagger. By joining forces, we can create even more opportunities and support systems for our heroes and their families. 🌟 Together, let's make this Giving Tuesday a day of immense impact and gratitude. 🌟 Join me in supporting Black Dagger and honoring our heroes who have selflessly served our nation. Together, we can make a difference and show our unwavering support for those who have sacrificed so much for us.

There’s a category of #military brats that are especially deserving of the nation’s recognition, gratitude, and serious study: the roughly 2 million Post-9/11 military children who experienced at least one if not multiple parental deployments—most often to theaters of #war—in the 20yr period after 2001. Already by 2011 (the formal end of the Iraq War), more than 4,300 of these children had had a parent killed in the Iraq & Afghanistan wars. As of 2015, that number had reached some 5,000. It’s difficult to know exactly how many American military kids are survivors or orphans of troops who were killed in the line of duty during the #GWOT, or who they are, let alone the total numbers of children survivors of all those who’ve served in the Post-9/11 era: There does not appear to be any type of database or central repository of information from which to find them. Surveying the past 35 years with the Lucas Group, however, the nonprofit Fallen Patriots has estimated that approximately 25,000 children have lost an active duty parent during that time (whether from accident, illness, hostilities, or suicide). The majority of these fatalities were their fathers. We owe a debt to these military children that goes far beyond media pronouncements and themed events once a year in April.

In our upcoming episode, get ready to meet Scott Evans and discover the amazing work of the nonprofit organization Four Block! We'll dive into how Four Block is dedicated to assisting current military members and veterans in their transition into civilian employment. AdventHealth partners with Four Block to show support for our internal and external military community. Mark your calendars for November 28th when this episode drops! #LifeatAdventHealth #TheWholeCareerPodcast

🎉 Supporting our military caregivers! 🤝 Did you know there are resources available to help those who care for our nation's heroes? From counseling to financial assistance, NRD.gov provides local, federal, and free resources available to help your special needs. Check out our quick list below, and visit NRD.gov for more military and veteran caregiver resources! Operation Homefront Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs #warriorcaremonth #nrd #nrdresources #militarycaregiver #militarycaregiverresources

As a nation, we have always celebrated our Armed Forces, and rarely more so than during Armed Forces Week. But, with more than 7,000 people leaving than joining last year, our Armed Forces face an existential recruitment and retention challenge. There is no question that the lived experience of our service personnel, on the sites they call home, plays a significant part in people’s decision on whether they want to join, or will continue to serve. As the result of an insightful collaboration with military leaders, industry experts, the charitable and academic sectors and our Sodexo team we have pulled together a white paper discussing the future of the lived experience on base in the 2030s. Please see the report here: https://lnkd.in/drmGRvHs

As we head into #armedforcesweek, I would really encourage my network to read this brilliant thought leadership document. The paper is the result of a Sodexo led roundtable that brought together many strategic leaders and interested parties in Defence to discuss the Lived Experience. #defenceinfrastructureorganisation #ministryofdefence