Tag: veterans day
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Helping Veterans Assimilate to Civilian Workforce
byAfter serving on active duty, veterans often discover unforeseen challenges returning to the civilian workforce. Balancing the search for camaraderie and core mission values with career flexibility and ownership, the transition from military to civilian is one of the most stressful times in many veterans’ professional lives. General Electric has a long history of bridging […]
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How the Military Prepared this Veteran for a Career in Toy Making
byWhen Donald Coolidge got out of the Marine Corps Reserve, he imagined he’d end up working in law enforcement or some government job that had a clear correlation to his infantry training. Five years later, he runs a company that makes children’s toys. These aren’t just any children’s toys, though. They’re more like intelligent companions […]
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These Veteran Athletes Don’t Let Anything Hold Them Back
byWhen you picture an elite athlete’s diet, you might not expect to see pork rinds, chili and bacon and eggs. But that’s exactly what fueled Marine Corps veteran Rob Jones last fall to one of his most incredible achievements — running 31 marathons in 31 cities in 31 days, all on two prosthetics. After all, […]
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Veteran is Honoring 7 Brothers That Served 95 Years Ago
byFar from being a quiet dirt road, Arbuckle Lane in Port Caledonia, N.S. has now become a monument to a military family that’s lived there for generations. The lane is now lined with seven banners, each of which honour a different Arbuckle brother who served in Canada’s Armed Forces. The new decorations are all thanks […]
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5 Things Everyone Should Know About Veterans Day
byVeterans Day is a well-known American holiday, but there are also a few misconceptions about it — like how it’s spelled or whom exactly it celebrates. To clear some of that up, here are the important facts you should know. Veterans Day does NOT have an apostrophe. A lot of people think it’s “Veteran’s Day” […]
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Remembering and Honoring Veterans Everyday
byAs we approach Veterans Day, I would like you to remember the history of Veterans Day. It originated as Armistice Day and marked the end of hostilities of World War I that occurred at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month. Therefore, the day is always recognized on Nov. 11, regardless […]
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