Category: MIL2VET BLOG
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A New Mission of Service | Campaign Kickoff for WA State Representative LD44
For years through MIL2VET, I’ve had the opportunity to hear the stories of veterans, families, small business owners, and members of our community and country. Those conversations reinforced something I deeply believe: leadership starts with service and listening to the people you represent. Today, I want to personally invite the MIL2VET community to my official…
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HeroBox: Sending a Piece of Home to Deployed Service Members
Transitioning out of the military is a major life event, but while service members are still deployed overseas, programs that support morale remain just as important. One of those programs is HeroBox, a nonprofit organization that sends care packages to deployed troops around the world. For service members on long deployments, mail call can be…
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MIL2VET Memorial Day Special | Remembering the Fallen at Everett Community College
MIL2VET Memorial Day Special | Remembering the Fallen at Everett Community College follows the flow of Everett Community College’s Memorial Day event hosted by the Veteran Resource Center, bringing together veterans, students, Gold Star family members, and community leaders to honor those who gave their lives in service to this nation. The event was organized…
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New Military Transition Timeline: Bridging the Gap
Bridging the Gap Each year more than 200,000 service members transition out of the U.S. military, beginning the journey from military service to civilian life. While many leave with leadership experience, technical skills, and a strong sense of purpose, the transition itself can be complicated. Veterans must navigate employment, education benefits, healthcare enrollment, housing, and…
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Navy Veteran Speaks Out After ILD Diagnosis Linked to Burn Pit Exposure
Navy veteran and Rock 22 founder Jeff Swan shares his battle with Interstitial Lung Disease (ILD) linked to burn pit exposure near Bagram, Afghanistan ; hoping his story encourages other veterans dealing with respiratory issues to seek help and keep fighting.