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A Thank You Note to My Veteran Sisters

April 15, 2024

Thank you to my Sisters who heard the call: You risked your life as nurses and disguised yourselves as men during the civil war, you were deployed to Europe during World War 1, and you were enlisted to support the war During World War 2, even though the 350,000 of you did not have […]

Five Empowering Trade Careers for Women Leaving the Military

May 23, 2023

Women Veterans Alliance

Five Empowering Trade Careers for Women Leaving the Military

Transitioning from military service to civilian life is a significant step for anyone. However, it can also be an opportunity to start fresh in a new career. The trade fields have a reputation for being male-dominated but they have been increasingly more welcoming to women. According to the Department of Labor report, women currently […]

My Journey to finding passion and fulfillment post military separation.

September 14, 2020

Women Veterans Alliance

It’s been 5 years since my transition into civilian life and I am finally at peace with my decision and with the way my new chapter is unfolding. I am a mother of 3 beautiful children ages 15, 7, and 5 and have been married to the most loving, supportive husband for almost 13 years. […]

A Veteran’s Journey into Biotech

August 20, 2020

Women Veterans Alliance

Like many young girls growing up in the Midwest I dreamed of leaving my small hometown in Ohio and moving to a big city to be an artist. Originally, I planned to attend Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) to study Web Design after high school. Instead I took a different route and joined the U.S. Navy as a Photographer’s Mate. In the end it was the college money (and super cute […]

Thought for Today: Rejection is an opportunity for your selection.

July 1, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

Being rejected sucks! We have all been there. Sometimes over and over (and over again). But do you want to know something? When you look at the world’s most successful business people and leaders, they have all been there too. But this is what those people do: They refuse to let that dismissal or nonacceptance stop […]

Thought For Today: Courage

June 3, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

Thought For Today: Courage involves taking those first steps forward even when you don’t have all the answers and the path ahead is uncertain. We all have dreams and aspirations. But not all of us are willing to pursue those big goals. Why is that? It’s because of fear… fear of the unknown, fear of […]

Thought for Today: At the Heart of Your Success is Your Determination

April 29, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

When you look at the people that you have admired throughout your life, have you ever wondered how they have accomplished everything? While people’s stories and specific circumstances will be different, at the heart of their success is their determination. Determined people reach greatness in life because they know no boundaries. They understand that […]

Thought for Today: Rule your mind or it will rule you.

March 27, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

The average person has somewhere around 60,000 thoughts a day and 80% of them are negative. No matter how positive of a person you are, it is inevitable that some negative views will cross your mind at some point during each day. But that’s ok. While positive people aren’t immune to unpleasant thoughts, what sets […]

6 Accessories for Women That Promote Safety

January 22, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

Women are attacked and harassed every day. In 2000, a survey found that almost all women had experienced street harassment, and 87 percent of American women between the ages of 18 and 64 said a stranger had bothered them at some point in their lives. These statistics suggest it is critical for women to carry […]

Women’s Step-by-Step Guide to Learning How to Shoot

January 22, 2019

Women Veterans Alliance

If you’ve recently purchased a gun or have thought about buying one for the first time, there are several things to consider. With many options available for where to shoot, what to shoot and more, it’s worth taking some time to do your research. More women are choosing to buy guns and learn how to […]

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A Thank You Note to My Veteran Sisters

Five Empowering Trade Careers for Women Leaving the Military

My Journey to finding passion and fulfillment post military separation.

A Veteran’s Journey into Biotech

Thought for Today: Rejection is an opportunity for your selection.

Thought For Today: Courage

Thought for Today: At the Heart of Your Success is Your Determination

Thought for Today: Rule your mind or it will rule you.

6 Accessories for Women That Promote Safety

Women’s Step-by-Step Guide to Learning How to Shoot

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