Eric Ahlness: Listening Is a Critical Skill
Colonel Eric Ahlness was not only in the field, but was also working with the administration of the Minnesota National Guard. He describes the Yellow Ribbon program. [Read Transcript…]
Harry Hurley: There’s Lots of Help Out There
One of the biggest problems veterans face is a lack of awareness about the services available to them, says Harry Hurley, a U.S. Navy veteran himself and a volunteer veterans services provider. His main advice? Learn what’s out there and seek help as soon as you can. [Read Transcript...]
Jodine Eells: Guardsmen Have Employment Protections
Major Eells talks about ESGR and the protections it offers service members. She realized that her employer was not following its rules and quickly got resolution with one phone call. [Read Transcript...]
Dan Hanson: Serving a Higher Purpose
Many veterans find it hard to transition out of the military because they don’t feel the same sense of purpose in civilian life. That was true for Dan, a Marine Corps veteran, until he found a way to regain his sense of purpose. [Read Transcript...]
Mike McLaughlin: Catch It, Check It, and Change It
U.S. Air Force veteran Mike McLaughlin talks about cognitive behavioral therapy, which helped him control the anger that resulted from his PTSD. [Read Transcript...]