Council for Military Spouses Clubs, Becoming a Successful Leader, Pin-Ups for Vets, MSRRA Program, and Cybersecurity Career Tips
This Week on Hiring America
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This week’s newsletter is packed with resources, inspiration, and practical tips for military spouses, veterans, and career-driven professionals. Ever wondered how to lead without the title? We’ve got seven tips to help you build influence and become the go-to person on your team. You’ll also meet Caroline Crissman, who shares how the Council for Military Spouse Clubs is empowering spouse-run organizations with legal guidance and leadership support. Plus, we’re celebrating a huge milestone from Pin-Ups for Vets, as they complete their heartwarming hospital tour across all 50 states—proving that service to our veterans doesn’t stop at the uniform. Also, don’t miss our spotlight on the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA)—an often-overlooked benefit that can save you major headaches and money during PCS season. And if a future in cybersecurity has ever crossed your mind, U.S. Navy vet Chris Simpson breaks down what it takes to thrive in this high-demand field.
Learn About the Council for Military Spouse Clubs. Presented by USAA.
Caroline Crissman highlights the work of the Council for Military Spouse Clubs—a nonprofit dedicated to supporting military spouse clubs by helping them stay compliant with nonprofit laws. The organization also offers valuable resources, including virtual roundtables and panel discussions on a wide range of topics.
7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work
Becoming a successful leader in the workplace isn’t always easy—especially if you’re not officially in a leadership role yet. You want to be someone your team trusts and turns to for support, but how do you build that kind of influence? The good news is, you can start showing strong leadership qualities every day, no title required.
Pin-Ups for Vets Just Completed Their 50-State Hospital Tour
Since 2006, the nonprofit Pin-Ups for Vets has been bringing smiles to veterans by visiting them at their bedsides in military and VA hospitals. This month, they reached a major milestone—visiting their 50th state! And the mission is far from over.
MSRRA: The Milspouse Benefit That Can Save You Money
Let’s shine a light on one of the most underrated financial perks for military spouses: the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA). If PCS moves have you constantly juggling paperwork, tax headaches, and voter registration hassles, MSRRA could be a game-changer. This law lets you keep your state of legal residence (SLR), so you don’t have to start from scratch every time you relocate with your service member.
Education Moment: Cyber Security. Presented by National University.
U.S. Navy veteran Chris Simpson shares insights on how to break into a career in cybersecurity—and how to find out if you have the skills and mindset to thrive in the field.
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Learn About the Council for Military Spouse Clubs. Presented by USAA.
Caroline Crissman shares information about the Council for Military Spouse Clubs, a nonprofit organization that helps these clubs remain compliant with nonprofit laws and provides a variety of resources including virtual roundtables and panel discussions about a variety of topics.
7 Tips For Becoming A Successful Leader At Work
Becoming a successful leader at work can be challenging. You want to be the one your team looks to for guidance and support, but you may not be in a leadership role yet. So, can you establish yourself as a leader at work and display the characteristics of a good leader daily?
Pin-Ups for Vets Just Completed Their 50-State Hospital Tour
Since 2006, the non-profit organization Pin-Ups for Vets has been visiting veterans at their bedsides in military and VA hospitals. This month, they went to their 50th state! But the journey doesn’t end here.
MSRRA: The Milspouse Benefit That Can Save You Money
Let’s talk about one of the most overlooked financial benefits for military spouses: the Military Spouses Residency Relief Act (MSRRA). If you’re tired of PCS moves wrecking your paperwork, messing with your taxes, and making voter registration a nightmare, MSRRA is your secret weapon. It allows you to keep your state of legal residence (SLR) instead of resetting everything every time the military sends you somewhere new.
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Education Moment: Cyber Security. Presented by National University.
Chris Simpson, US Navy veteran, shares how to explore careers in cybersecurity and how to determine if you have an aptitude for the field.This issue was originally sent on April 24, 2025. View the original email.