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American Veteran

On my Own: Navigating Life After the Military

For some, adjusting to life after the military can be tough, especially for those who appreciated having someone tell them what to do every step of the day, every moment that they were awake. But for many, the military experience provides a tremendous amount of training and transferable skills, not to mention resilience, determination, and confidence.

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How can Veterans and civilians find common ground, and move America forward together.
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For many Veterans, the road back to civilian life is full of uncertainty.
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Military life shapes service men and women in profound, unexpected ways.
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There is a very stark line between before boot camp and after boot camp.
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