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Family Matters
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Plan Your Journey Mission: Transition
journey. Whether making the decision to separate from the military or just exploring new opportunities in your second career, the path ahead requires some thought and planning and might not be as clear as you would like. For most of us, civilian employment
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is unlike anything we experienced in the military, where our career path was well-defi ned as we awaited orders to the next duty assignment. In the civilian world, there’s much more ambiguity about what’s next and when to make a move, as you are forced to deal with sudden economic swings, downsizing organizations, and a possible lack of career-progression opportunities. To help prepare yourself for a change, either of your own choosing or an
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s we embark upon a new year, it might be a good time to take stock of your career
unexpected and sudden shift in your employment status, consider these tips to prepare for what’s next: Keep your résumé current. Be sure to stay connected with your extended network. Maintain all of your professional associations, certifi cation requirements, and affi liations. Be visible inside and outside of your organization. Continually review and refi ne your career goals. When you fully embrace the possibilities of a change in your employment status as a signifi cant life event for which you must be prepared, you can confi dently meet the challenges you encounter along the way. — Col. Brian Anderson, USAF (Ret), director, Career Transition and Member Services
Camp Corral, a free summer camp for children of wounded, disabled, or fallen mili- tary servicemembers, has partnered with the American Red Cross to pilot “Reconnection Workshops,” a program that teaches military children life skills to
help them manage stressful situations. Since its founding in
2011 by Golden Corral, Camp Corral has grown to 21 camps in 19 states and has served more than 13,000 children. Children ages 8 to 15
from military families are eligible to attend, with priority registration given to children whose parents have been wounded, disabled, or killed in service. For more informa- tion on Camp Corral, visit
campcorral.org.
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