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Beyond Military Skills Translation
PCS, TDY, OPSEC, COP, SECCLER — the military is chock full of acronyms that make sense to people in uniform but leave civilians scratching their heads. Much like British vs. American English, it can sometimes feel like you’re separated from the rest of the nation by a common language. For a transitioning service member ready…
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Holiday Do’s and Don’ts
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. The holidays…a time of turkey, trimmings, travel, gifts crowds, shopping, and, of course, spending. It…
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Resume Writing 101 for the Energy Sector
When you’re applying for a civilian position in the energy sector, the right resume is your ticket through the door. The wrong one will slam that door shut. Length, format and word choices are different for a civilian-targeted job than the military CV you’ve likely compiled over the course of your time in uniform. A…
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Financial Firsts: Using your debit vs. credit card
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union, a U.S. credit union headquartered in Vienna, VA, serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, chartered and regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit navyfederal.org. It’s a familiar scenario – you’re standing in line…
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HOLIDAY SPENDING PLANNER
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. Make your holiday dollars go farther this year with our Holiday Spending Planner! Below are…
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Ace Your Interview
This story is presented by our sponsor Chevron. “Bring your talent to a team with the technology to take on big challenges, the integrity to do it responsibly and the drive to keep moving the world forward. Join the Challenge.” For more information, visit chevron.com/careers. Congratulations – your job application caught the eye of the recruiter…
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Survey Signals More Savings this Season
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. One of the things that makes the holiday season so special is that we tend…
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Financial Firsts: Building your credit after boot camp
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Navy Federal Credit Union, a U.S. credit union headquartered in Vienna, VA, serving the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, chartered and regulated under the authority of the National Credit Union Administration. For more information, visit navyfederal.org. In basic training, you were issued equipment to help…
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Celebrate Military Family Appreciation Month
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com. As we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, it’s important to remember just how much…
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Happy Veterans Day
This story is provided and presented by our sponsor Pioneer Services, the military division of MidCountry Bank, which has provided financial services to the men and women of the Armed Forces for nearly 30 years. For more information, visit PioneerServices.com.Do you know why we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11? The history of the…
