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Student Veterans of America® (SVA) recently launched its Advising Center, a new resource designed to transform the veteran transition experience. The SVA Advising Center, made possible by a significant contribution by RTX, strengthens a crucial component of SVA’s programs, helping transitioning service members and veterans find their path and maximize their higher education benefits. The Advising Center equips veterans for their transition from military to civilian life with career-focused educational planning. Through resources, including a custom-built, AI-powered Pathway Explorer, veterans can assess their military and civilian experiences, align these with career interests, and identify academic programs for skill enhancement. In…

Organizers of Commercial UAV Expo, the world’s leading commercial drone trade show and conference, have announced an impressive list of conference topics and a roster of industry leaders who will provide insights on real-world use-case and strategies at the 2024 event. With the theme “Drones in Action: Current Realities & Future Frontiers,” the education program focuses on how drone technology is solving problems and creating meaningful ROI. The event will take place September 3-5, 2024, at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Thought leaders from top organizations will share their expertise across informative and visionary conference sessions. Industry Tracks will include…

By John Register   Veterans and spouses need a professional network. By utilizing this network, they can identify companies seeking their talent and ascertain if they have the skills required for specific roles within a company. Companies with a dedicated recruitment strategy often implement targeted recruitment efforts such as participating in military job fairs, utilizing military job boards and creating a military-friendly page on their company website. They also network with military bases to offer job transition resources if possible. I was recently with Neal Couture, president and CEO of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT). Couture hired me…

Even if you don’t work with a specific construction company, the industry has numerous opportunities for veteran-owned businesses and entrepreneurs. In an effort to create stronger partnerships, most construction companies are required to implement supplier diversity programs. Supplier diversity is the practice of purposefully including a diverse supplier pool when securing goods and services for a business. While this applies to businesses that are minority- and women-owned, these opportunities also extend to the veteran community. Here’s how your small business can benefit from a supplier diversity partnership within the construction industry: Opportunities for Business Growth Supplier diversity partnerships are fantastic…

Military families face numerous challenges during relocations, and a recent U.S. Army Financial Management Command (USAFMCOM) policy to help them is paying big dividends in readiness, family support and employee relations. Army Military Pay Office (AMPO) employees moving with their military spouse to a new installation with a USAFMCOM presence are guaranteed employment with a like-position and at the same grade at the new location’s AMPO, promising career continuity. If the PCS move is to a location without a USAFMCOM presence, the employee will be placed on “leave without pay status,” so they keep their employment status within the command.…

By Kathy Jo Baumer      My Father, Joseph S Baumer, was a Paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne and participated in the entire European theatre of WWII.  One of the many stories my Dad shared with me from World War II was D-Day. This story always stood out the most to me. Due to one Soldier who froze right before jumping out of the plane, he pushed my Dad faster up the line and out of the plane, causing him to exit head first, rather than feet first.  When his parachute opened, it jolted him, along with 200 lbs of…

FOX News Channel’s anchor and executive editor of “The Story,” Martha MacCallum, will host her 3 PM/ET news program from Normandy, France next week in commemoration of the 80th anniversary of D-Day. From June 4-6th, MacCallum will broadcast live from the Normandy American Cemetery and Memorial, speaking with World War II veterans and a bipartisan delegation of United States Senators taking part in the ceremony about the milestone.   What: The Story to broadcast live from Normandy, France  Where: FOX News Channel (FNC)  When: Monday, June 4-6   FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service and has been the number…

Flying Ace, an American-made bourbon company, has announced an educational scholarship program with nonprofit organization Folds of Honor, commemorating the sacrifices made by fallen or disabled American military personnel and first responders. Rooted in the indomitable spirit of generations of American aviators who epitomized the ideals courage and precision, Flying Ace is dedicated to this new partnership through scholarships, awareness campaigns, and fundraising efforts.Folds of Honor, established in 2007, has become a beacon of hope, awarding over 52,000 scholarships and making a $244 million educational impact on the families of America’s fallen or disabled military members. In 2022, the organization…

In recent years, the National Veterans Small Business Coalition (NVSBC) has tirelessly advocated for Congress to raise the government-wide funding goal for service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses (SDVOSBs). This year, that goal has been achieved. The National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) now includes an increase from 3% to 5% in the budget allocation for SDVOSBs.”This significant victory comes at a time when veterans in government contracting are providing immense value to our nation and the government, this time as business owners,” said NVSBC’s Executive Director, Scott Jensen, in a press release. “We veterans look forward to continuing to deliver value to…

Everybody has heard of GoDaddy, but how many people know the real-life story of the highly successful, philanthropic, and colorful man behind the company? For the first time, GoDaddy and PXG founder Bob Parsons, in a highly confessional account, shares the story of his life, from his humble upbringing to his meteoric rise as one of early tech’s pioneers. Fire in the Hole! The Untold Story of My Traumatic Life and Explosive Success (Forefront Books, May 7, 2024) by Bob Parsons is an unflinching, yet inspirational, account of his path to success, from a hardscrabble childhood to his combat service…