Healing Through Dance, Post-Military Career Help, Job Search Tips, Digital Tools and Financial Advice
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This week’s newsletter takes a closer look at the challenges many in the military-connected community face—and the tools and stories that can help make the journey forward a little clearer. Inside, you’ll find guidance on digital tools available through the VA that can assist veterans, along with practical advice for protecting yourself from fake job postings during a job search or career transition. We also share a powerful story of resilience, exploring how Marine veteran Roman Baca found healing through creative expression and built a community where veterans use movement to process trauma and reclaim their humanity.
Marine Veteran Roman Baca's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Dance
After leaving the service, Marine veteran Roman Baca discovered an unlikely path to healing through dance. His transition from combat to choreography inspired the founding of Exit12 Dance Company, a space where veterans use movement to tell their stories, process trauma, and reconnect with their humanity. This film traces Roman’s journey and highlights the powerful role creative expression can play in fostering mental health, community, and hope.
5 Nonprofits That Help You Build a Future in Your Post-Military Career
Leaving the military can feel like the most nerve-wracking land navigation course you’ll ever face. One day you have a clear mission and chain of command; the next, you’re a thirty-something starting over, surrounded by teenagers whose biggest crisis is a missing iPad charger.
Is That Job Posting Real? 10 Ways to Spot a Scam
Searching for a job is hard enough without having to navigate online scams. Whether you’re transitioning from the military for the first time or considering a career change after years in the civilian workforce, knowing how to identify fake job postings is more important than ever.
How VA’s Mindfulness Coach App Helped a Veteran Heal and Find Joy
After his Army service, one Veteran faced an especially difficult transition to civilian life, marked by multiple back surgeries and deep depression following the loss of both his father and son in the same year. Through the VA’s Mindfulness Coach app, he discovered meditation as a tool for healing and began rebuilding his emotional well-being.
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Marine Veteran Roman Baca's Inspiring Journey of Healing Through Dance
Marine veteran Roman Baca found unexpected healing after service through the power of dance. His journey from combat to choreography led to the creation of Exit12 Dance Company, where veterans use movement to share their stories, confront trauma, and reclaim their humanity. This film follows Roman’s transformation—and the profound impact creative expression can have on mental health, community, and hope.
5 Nonprofits That Help You Build a Future in Your Post-Military Career
Transitioning out of the military is the most anxiety-inducing land nav course you will ever attempt. You go from having a clear mission and a chain of command to being a thirty-year-old freshman surrounded by teenagers whose idea of stress is a misplaced iPad charger.
Is That Job Posting Real? 10 Ways to Spot a Scam
As if looking for a job isn't challenging enough, today you must watch out for fake job postings online. Whether you’ve been out of the military for some time and are looking to make a career change or this will be your first civilian job, knowing how to spot a fake job posting is vital today.
How VA’s Mindfulness Coach App Helped a Veteran Heal and Find Joy
Through VA’s Mindfulness Coach app, a veteran discovered the power of meditation and was able to rebuild his emotional well-being.
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USAA Financial Tip - Break Free from Credit Card Debt. Featuring the USAA Educational Foundation.
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