A Veterans Day Salute Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (Lieutenant Colonel, USA Retired) Greetings, friends. As we commemorate this Veterans Day, it is an honor to be able to visit with you on the Military Connection platform. It is an honor to have worn the uniform of the US Army, as well. I was a Soldier […]
Contributed by Alan Rohlfing Ahhh, the online job application. Been there, done that. From the advent of the Web to social to mobile, technology has made quite the impact…and perhaps no more so than on the recruiting and selection process for today’s workforce. Have you ever completed an online job application and received “NO” […]
By guest contributor Will Katz It has been my honor and pleasure to work with many veterans who have started small businesses. Over the years, I’ve noticed that people with military experience tend to be excellent entrepreneurs. Why would that be the case? Well, I don’t know this for certain, but I would imagine […]
Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts focused on entrepreneurship. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment and self-employment topics.) Owning your own business. For many of us in the military community, that’s the brass ring that so many of us have our sights set […]
Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts focused on employment assistance. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment and self-employment topics.) Getting a job…one of those timeless tasks. One that surely won’t ever go away, for gainful employment is a hallmark of a productive society (I […]
Highlights of an Entrepreneurial Education: Boots to Business Contributed by Alan Rohlfing (This is one of a series of posts relating to entrepreneurship. Check back weekly for observations on a variety of employment and self-employment topics.) For many of us, transitioning from the military to the next phase of our lives – going “back […]
Remembering George H. W. Bush Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso He has returned to Washington, DC for one last visit before his final resting place. He has been visited by many, including his faithful service dog, Sully, who has sat in empathetic mourning in front of his flag-draped casket. Flags across our country fly at half-mast […]
PTSD Project & Veterans CARE: VA Initiatives To Promote Employment Contributed by Kris Baydalla-Galasso PTSD is arguably one of the most significant issues that our Veterans face when they are acclimating to civilian life. Unlike physical wounds which are visible to others, a soldier battles the mental wounds on his or her own. While […]
Lest we forget, during the holidays… By Guest Contributor Renee Nickell The holidays are approaching, so you know what that means…the black plague of shopping is upon us. No, I don’t really think this way. I love shopping during the holidays, albeit mostly online. Enter Thanksgiving-the day we feast with family, watch football, and discuss […]
Small Business Ownership and the Military Veteran: It Depends… Contributed by Alan Rohlfing What does it mean to be a small business owner? Well, the short answer is that, it depends. ‘Small business ownership’ means different things to different people. The owner’s title or status alone is one that leaves folks scratching their heads…am […]
