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Saluting Veterans Day : The 2013 Top 40 Under 40 Military

Transitioning A to ZThis month:G and H................page 15

Transition Talk:What abouthealthcare?....................page 3

Job Fairs:Find onenear you........page 14

Career Coach’s Corner:Researchingan employer..................page 13

Spouse Series:A listof choices.............page 11

by Heidi Lynn Russell Contributing Editor

They are MBA students, entrepreneurs – and even a

stone mason – all with a history of service. The “Top 40 Under 40 Military” – Military Transition News’ list of 40 top performing military personnel and veterans under the age of 40 – blend in with all walks of society. But they universally share stories of heroics, self-sacrifice and altruism from their time spent in the U.S. military.

While Army 1st LT Christopher W. Jones was an interrogator and intelligence analyst for a Joint Special Operations Task Force in Afghanistan, he produced daily intelligence that targeted key insurgents. Today, he is working toward his master’s in Business Administration at Olin School of Business at Washington University in St. Louis.

“Commanders made life-and-death decisions from (Jones’)

analysis. He influenced very real outcomes of events he did not control,” says MAJ Daniel Galloway, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade.

Former Army SPC Caleb Huff is now a self-employed stonemason. His “past life” is that of a landmine specialist in Afghanistan. “During that time, we accomplished clearing 2.4 million square meters of mine fields including 50,214 rockets and bombs cleared and 5,120 mines cleared. Extraction and detection of mines included use of hand held mine detectors and heavy equipment,” he says.

Former Navy LT Michael Willis was a Surface Warfare Officer who led his boarding team to restore order on a North Korean merchant vessel that had been taken over by Somali pirates. His team safely detained the pirates and provided life-saving medical care to three critically injured North Korean sailors. Today, Willis is an associate at Booz

Allen Hamilton.The Top 40 Under 40 Military

issue would not be possible without the hard work of an extended team at Military Transition News, not the least of which includes the panel of distinguished judges:

• William W. Basnett, Brigadier General (Retired), USAFR, Past Commander of the 94th Tactical Airlift Wing (TAW), Past President and Membership Director for the Reserve Officers Association (ROA)

• Steve Clarke, Captain (Retired), USN, President of Strategic Performance Group, Inc.

• Kenneth A. Konstanzer, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired), USAR, Aviation; Chairman, U.S. Service Academy Selection Board for the Office of U.S. Senator Saxby Chambliss and Congressman Tom Graves, past Commander, U.S. Military Academy Admissions Field Force, State of Georgia; currently, VP Government Division, Zep Inc.

• David M. Thompson, Colonel, USMC, Joint Military training mission – Liberia; former USMC Battalion Commander in Iraq and Deputy Logistics Director in Afghanistan and Iraq; civilian employment includes Frito Lay, General Mills and AECOM

Heidi Lynn Russell writes about employment and business issues.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

The Top 40 Under 40 Military Class of 2013

Instructions to Get You HomeAdvice from former P&G leader and veteran Bob McDonald

West Point Grad, Bob McDonald, earned his

Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering in 1975, graduating in the top 2% of his class. He served as the Brigade Adjutant for the Corps of Cadets and was awarded the Silver Medal from The Royal Society for the encouragement of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, for being the most distinguished graduating cadet in academics, leadership and physical education. McDonald later earned an MBA from the University of Utah in 1978.

As Captain in the U.S. Army,

he primarily served in the 82nd Airborne Division completing his qualifications for Airborne, Ranger, Jungle, Arctic and Desert Warfare, Jumpmaster, Expert Infantry and Senior Parachutist. He served five years, receiving the Meritorious Service Medal.

Twenty years later, McDonald would head one of the world’s most powerful companies as President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of The Procter & Gamble Company. During his tenure from 2009 to 2013, P&G expanded its developing market, adding nearly a billion

more consumers to the number it serves. The company realized annual sales of over $84 billion and P&G’s stock price rose from $51.10 the day he became CEO to close at $81.64 on the day his last quarterly results were announced – a sixty percent increase. P&G’s market capitalization puts it among the top fifteen most valuable companies in the world.

Here he offers some advice to troops transitioning to civilian life

What advice would you give to military who are preparing to transition to civilian life in the

next 12-18 months? How should they prepare?

I suggest a couple of steps. First, examine your life experiences, your values, your identity and develop a purpose statement for your life. It is important, in my opinion, to lead your life inspired by a purpose rather than meandering through life without direction. We are sometimes reluctant to create a purpose statement for fear that we get it wrong. But it is important to develop a commitment to a

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“Both hiring veterans and equipping them to find employment outside Accenture is a top priority for us,” said John Campagnino, managing director, global talent acquisition, Accenture. “Accenture has welcomed many military veterans into our workforce and we are proud to help honor these 40 individuals who have served their country. These veterans serve as role models for others in the military and for those who are taking their military skills and using them to build successful careers in the private sector.”

Please turn to this issue’scenter spread to read aboutbios for each of 2013’sTop 40 Under 40 Military.

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by Mike Arsenault Director of Candidate Services

Bradley-Morris answers questions from transitioning military job seekers.

Q: I am transitioning out in 2014 and I’m confused about the new healthcare laws, specifically the individual shared responsibility provision under the Affordable Care Act. Will I need to carry health insurance immediately on the day I transition out or face a fine?

A: With so much uncertainty in Washington recently, it’s difficult to know what legislation has passed, what has been held up or what is still in committee. The Affordable Care Act, which is commonly referred to as Obamacare, is indeed law and the provisions within the Act, as of this writing, remain active.

That said, beginning January 1, 2014, all Americans will be required to carry “minimal essential coverage” which will need to be reported on 2015 tax returns as this is a provision in the law. According to IRS.gov, this provision includes “every man, woman and child regardless of age”, however, there are exceptions, which you can review at IRS.gov.

Regarding the fines, the website says, “An individual who chooses not to carry insurance will have to pay a

fine of $95 or 1 percent of [his/her] income above a certain threshold (whichever is larger). In 2016 and beyond, the fine increases to $695 per person or 2.5 percent of taxable annual income.”

If you still aren’t sure what constitutes “minimum essential coverage,” you’re not alone. However, the Federal Government promises that all answers about the Affordable Care Act can be found at Healthcare.gov, stating, “The Health Insurance Marketplace will help qualified individuals find minimum essential coverage that fits their budget and, potentially, financial assistance to help with the costs of coverage beginning in 2014.”

As for my advice, it’s always important to make sure you and your family are covered. I would suggest exploring the different Tricare options as well as employer-based insurance programs for coverage to ensure compliance and guard against the unexpected.

Mike Arsenault is Director of Candidate Services at military placement firm Bradley-Morris, Inc. He can be reached at (800) 330-4950 ext. 2105 or by email at marsenault (at) bradley-morris.com.

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purpose, and then change it over time as your point of view changes. I have been doing this for about 25 years.

Secondly, prepare a resume of the accomplishments you have had. It is important that this resume contain accomplishments and not just descriptions of what you did. In other words what impact did you have? What would not have happened had you not been there?

What should transitioning military say

to civilian hiring managers about their service?

“I have a purpose in life, which this career will help me achieve.” While I may have been an Airborne Ranger Infantry officer in the Army, and those skills don’t translate directly to business, I had gained a lot of leadership experience, which did translate. So in the resume I wrote, I had to demonstrate that leadership experience. Think of yourself as a brand. You are selling a brand - you! Think of why you want that civilian hiring manager to hire your brand, you. It will probably have something to do with the leadership experience you gained in the military. As such, make sure your resume reflects that.

What contributions does a veteran make to their civilian employer?

Veterans provide greater diversity to the workforce. They have experiences like no other. These experiences can result in greater innovation for the firm. We know that greater innovation comes from more diverse

workforces. Innovation usually does not occur in straight lines. Inventions are often not used for what they were designed for. The original computers in the U.S. were built to do the census of the country. Today, we carry more computing power in our smart phones than the main frame computer I worked on at West Point in the 1970s. Diversity provides nodes for potential connections, and those connections result in innovation.

Veterans provide responsible leadership. What is more important than caring for the life of another? The military provides opportunities for responsible leadership at a young age. Capture those accomplishments on your resume, and sell your future employer on your ability to provide that responsible leadership.

Our Top 40 Under 40 Military recognition honors high achievers like yourself. What advice would you give them and others on continuing to set goals?

I don’t feel like I’ve accomplished anything yet. My life’s purpose is to improve the lives of others. While we were successful in increasingly improving the lives of the consumers we served over 33 years at Procter & Gamble, the job is not yet done. This purpose will continue to inspire and motivate me the rest of my life. So I am not a high achiever but rather a work in progress. Every night before I go to bed, I wonder and pray that I improved at least one life that day. And, I redouble my efforts for the next day.

What kinds of programs in are in place at

P&G for transitioning military?P&G has robust training programs for

all employees to enable them to learn skills to quickly contribute to our company’s business. In addition, for veterans, we have a well-developed veteran employee group - our Blue & Green Veterans Employee Group. It has over 1,000 members company-wide in the United States, across multiple company locations. Our Blue & Green Group provides veterans with a network they can reach out to for mentorship and work/family support. There is also a social aspect to Blue & Green, which enables veterans to interact socially with employees with a service background and their families. All of this helps veterans get the coaching and personal and family support they need from other employees who are veterans to help them be successful.

Any other comments or advice? I am very thankful and appreciative of

the men and women who have served our country in the armed forces. There is no other higher calling than service to others. That service brought with it the need to develop responsibility and leadership skills that transcend lines of work. That’s what veterans need to communicate to future employers.

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Former Army CPT Gregg Besozzi “is an influential leader who understands the big picture and knows how to achieve results,” says LTC Heather A. Kness. As Commander of Fort Bragg’s 601st Area Support Medical Company, Besozzi was responsible for transitioning responsibilities for health clinics to Iraqis. Today, he is a trainee in the Accelerated Operations Management program with offshore drilling contractor Transocean (Houston). Besozzi received a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the United States Military Academy.

Derick B. BroughArmy, MSG3rd Infantry Division, Provost Marshal Office Operations Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge; Pending retirement

Army MSG Derick B. Brough’s achievements as the Provost Marshal Noncommissioned Officer-in-Charge “have been remarkably impressive,” says his supervisor, CPT Latisha Brooks. In Afghanistan, he developed and implemented security plans for the visits of celebrities such as Kellie Pickler and Robert Irvine to Kandahar Airfield. Brough has volunteered for Special Olympics at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo. He has also formed a team for the Relay for Life, raising nearly $4,500.

Kieran CarrollNavy, LTStaff member for the Navy Wounded Warrior program at Walter Reed

Navy LT Kieran Carroll works for the Navy Wounded Warrior program at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, managing the non-medical care needs of Navy and Coast Guard patients. That “could require anything from advising on important monetary benefits to listening to a wounded, ill and injured service member’s frustrations with their current circumstance,” says LCDR Dante Terronez. He was hand-selected to be attached to a Special Operations Task Unit and performed crucial intelligence collection missions.

David S. Chang Army, MAJChairman and CEO ofChang Holding Company Former Hawaii Gov. Linda

Lingle says Army MAJ David S. Chang “always does what is best for the organization rather than what is best for him and his career.” After leaving active duty, Chang has become an award-winning entrepreneur as Chairman and CEO of Chang Holding Company. He is a West Point graduate, with a Bachelor of Science in Economics and Computer Science and holds a Master of Arts in Political Science from the University of Hawaii.

Eugene T. ChuArmy, CPTFull-time MBA student atTexas Christian UniversityArmy CPT Eugene T. Chu’s

communication skills “extended across cultures,” says his colleague, Operations Officer Jeff Kalil. Chu is currently a full-time Master’s in Business Administration student at Texas Christian University. As Range Safety Officer in 2013, Chu prepared more than 150 Air Force personnel deploying to Afghanistan. In Iraq, he was the key officer to re-start a stalled Iraqi

Army promotions process. And in Korea in 2005, he led a riot control detachment.

He is a current member of Mensa, the international high IQ society.

Jeffrey W. Clapper Air Force, MSgt Senior Communications Manager for the North Texas Food Bank

The Mayor of Tokyo and the U.S. Department of State honored Air Force MSgt Jeffrey W. Clapper for his role as director of the 2010 Kanto Plain Special Olympics held in Japan. Today, he is Senior Communications Manager for the North Texas Food Bank in Dallas. He completed his associate’s degree in 2003, a specialized Department of Defense Motion Media Studies Program at Syracuse University in 2006, a Bachelor of Science in 2009 and a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership in February 2013.

Drew ConcannonArmy, CPTConsultant with Booz Allen Hamilton and current law school student atAmerican University

Army CPT Drew Concannon is an associate with Booz Allen Hamilton, providing management and analytical consulting support. “His exceptional support to (federal) organizations has earned him numerous kudos from clients,” says Lisa Gross, senior associate. Concannon was awarded the Bronze Star for combat service in Iraq. His proudest moment in the military was serving as an Intelligence Officer producing several analytical intelligence products focused on counter-insurgency.

Kevin Conroy Air Force, CaptSales and trading on

the Futures and OTC Derivatives desk atCitigroup Global Markets

As a veteran, Air Force Capt Kevin Conroy has “conquered many obstacles to achieve success.” He works full-time in sales and trading on the Futures and OTC Derivatives desk at Citigroup Global Markets (Citi). Conroy is also in the Air Force Reserves, separating from active duty in 2010. He has attended dozens of veteran-support events aimed at helping these individuals as they transition to civilian life and is the junior bank lead of the 2013 Veterans on Wall Street Fundraising Concert and Gala, whose goal is to raise more than $1 million for veterans needing aid. Conroy has a Master’s in Finance from Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business and a Master’s in Business Administration from New York University’s Stern School of Business.

Richard Crazythunder Navy, PO2Communication and Signals manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad

Richard Crazythunder is a Communication and Signals manager for Norfolk Southern Railroad. He exited the Navy as a PO2. During his military career, he was named Junior Sailor of the Year for 2007 Fleet Readiness Center South East. “He produced ready-for-issue gear and was always willing to teach others how to fix the equipment. Richard Crazythunder is great at training others – always the go-to guy,” says Alyssa Clark-Whitechurch, who was his supervisor from 2005 to 2007. Crazythunder graduated with honors from Pensacola State College.

Michael Dakduk Marines, SSgtExecutive Director of

Student Veterans of AmericaFormer Marine SSgt Michael

Dakduk is executive director of Student Veterans of America. He is an Iraq and Afghanistan veteran. After his first Iraq deployment, Dakduk served with the Marine Special Operations Command, 1st Marine Special Operations Battalion out of Camp Pendleton. In Iraq, he was inducted into an Army Calvary Unit’s Order of the Spur. Dakduk has a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.

Nicolette DanenbergerNavy, PO1Operations Excellence Specialist, Georgia-PacificThis September, Nicolette

Danenberger took on a new job at Georgia-Pacific LLC in Charleston, S.C., as an Operations Excellence Specialist. Previously, she was a Knowledge Manager for Carrier Team One at AMSEC LLC. Danenberger has a Bachelor of Science from Excelsior College in Nuclear Engineering Technologies and a Master of Science from The George Washington University in Engineering Management.

Benjamin T. Faw Army, CPTStudent at Harvard

Business School in Boston (Class of 2014)

CPT Benjamin T. Faw is most proud that during his Army service, he led efforts to bring clean water to the village of Heychell, Iraq. CPT Faw liaised between Iraqi leaders and Army superiors to secure funding. After months of supervision, the plant received an upgraded chlorination system to provide 10,000 local Iraqis with clean water. He exited the Army in November 2011 and is currently enrolled in Harvard Business School with a 2014 graduation date.

Spencer GarrisonArmy, CPTPublic Affairs Officer,

555th Engineer BrigadeCPT Spencer Garrison “has

served skillfully and professionally in various positions of high responsibility, during his assignments at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., as well as combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan,” says Lt. Col. Jenny Willis, his former supervisor. He has a 2009 Bachelor of Science degree from West Point. After his Army career, he would like to pursue a career in educational leadership. Garrison has also participated in the 2008 Philadelphia and the 2009 Boston marathons.

James R. HagleMarines, SgtMajCurrent Sergeant Major

in the Marine CorpsUnder Marine SgtMaj James

Hagle’s leadership, retention and reenlistment rates have been up and meritorious promotions have doubled, says LtCol Wade Wiegel. Hagel was a Platoon Sergeant in combat in Afghanistan where he earned a Bronze Star. He was the First Sergeant of Marine Security Company for the Presidential Retreat at Camp David and was promoted as a Sergeant Major in 2011.

Adam L. HamiltonNavy, LTSupply OfficerLT Adam Hamilton has been

selected for the Navy’s prestigious 810 Civilian Institutions program. He will be sent to the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas-Austin as a full-time graduate student. He is a recipient of the Defense Meritorious Service Award for deploying to Afghanistan in support of a Joint Task Force. He also has earned three naval officer warfare qualifications: Surface Warfare Supply Corps Officer, Naval Aviation Supply Officer and the Naval Expeditionary Supply Corps Officer.

Caleb HuffArmy, SPCSelf-employed stonemasonFormer Army SPC Caleb Huff was in Afghanistan clearing landmines

in 2010-2011. “During that time, we accomplished clearing 2.4 million square meters of mine fields including 50,214 rockets and bombs cleared and 5,120 mines cleared.” After he exited the Army, Huff raised $4,000 for the Homebase Program. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and the Red Sox Foundation, the Homebase Program helps veterans with PTSD and TBI. Today, he is working as a stonemason subcontractor.

Christopher W. JonesArmy, 1LTMBA student at Olin School of Business at Washington University

As an Army sergeant, and later as a lieutenant, Chris W. Jones’ work in the intelligence field “was marked with many published achievements,” says MAJ Daniel Galloway, Special Troops Battalion, 1st Sustainment Brigade. “He influenced very real outcomes of events he did not control,” Galloway says of Jones. He is also a volunteer with homeless veterans at The Salvation Army in St. Louis.

Matt LarsonAir Force, CaptModification Project Technical Specialist on

Air Force One for Boeing Former Air Force Capt Matt Larson starts a new job in October as Modification Project Technical Specialist on Air Force One for Boeing in Oklahoma City. He served in Afghanistan as the Maintenance Officer-in-Charge of an HH-60 Combat Search and Rescue Unit. “Even though flying operations increased by 33 percent, we were able to actually increase aircraft availability by 7 percent,” he says. His unit was credited with 32 combat rescues.

Jim Lawson Army, MAJChief of Intelligence at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence, Fort Benning

Recently, Army MAJ Jim Lawson became Chief of Intelligence at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence at Fort Benning, Ga. “I cannot think of a more respected and talented officer who will conduct these duties,” says LTC Justin T. Mufalli, Directorate of Training Chief at the Center. Lawson has been deployed twice to Iraq, then to Korea and Afghanistan since 2001.

Paul David Lucas, Jr.Army, SGTAssociate, Booz Allen HamiltonAt Booz Allen Hamilton, Paul

David Lucas, Jr. is responsible for all U.S. Forces Command training support packages that pertain to the tactical collection of biometrics. He is also directly responsible for the training of more than 25,000 soldiers at the 3rd Infantry Division at Fort Stewart, Ga. Lucas is one of only

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Gregg BesozziArmy, CPTTrainee in the Accelerated Operations Management Program with Transocean

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400 in the United States with Certified Biometrics Professional credentials from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Nolan MartinArmy, 1LTS5, 2nd Battalion/75th Ranger RegimentArmy 1LT Nolan Martin

graduated from West Point in 2011 and has completed Airborne, Air Assault, Stryker Leader and Ranger School. In 2012, he deployed to South Afghanistan with his platoon, earning his Combat Infantryman Badge and a Bronze Star. Recently, he earned an assignment in 2nd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. While at West Point, Martin was part of Omicron Delta Kappa Honor Society.

C. Rene’ Albert-Matthews Air Force, SSgtPM Business Leader,Procter & GambleDuring her six-year Air Force

service, former SSgt C. Rene’ Albert-Matthews completed her CCAF degree in Aerospace Ground Equipment. This enabled her to be hired at Procter & Gamble as a PM Business Leader. She coordinates the planning and scheduling for Procter & Gamble’s UD2 Business. “I am also very technical with the equipment, and I train others,” she says. Albert-Matthews received her bachelor’s degree in Technical Business Management from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in 2012.

Matthew J. McCulloughNavy, LTMember of Reserve at Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron THIRTY

While Aide-de-Camp to Commander, Carrier Strike Group TWO, Navy LT Matthew J. McCullough directly supported the admiral. He also orchestrated a multi-national, Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812. McCullough was the Pilot Training Officer at the Fleet Replacement Squadron for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Community. “Of Matt’s many outstanding qualities, it is his humility that most impressed me,” says Rear Admiral Greg Nosal. He will be joining the Reserve Unit at Patrol and Reconnaissance Squadron THIRTY in Jacksonville.

Conor C. McNamaraArmy, CPTCurrent Army CaptainArmy CPT Conor McNamara is “a model junior officer, having

excelled in the infantry since graduating from West Point,” says CPT Jeremy S. Medaris, who served as McNamara’s Company Commander in Alaska and Afghanistan. Upon arriving at his first duty station in Fort Wainwright, Ark., “he immediately made an impact as a Rifle Platoon Leader in a Stryker Brigade Combat Team gearing up for deployment,” Medaris says. “He developed and executed detailed training plans for the entire 171-man company.”

Melanie M. Monts de OcaNavy, LTHealth Services Administrator, Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, Bethesda

From January 2012 to September 2013, Navy LT Melanie M. Monts de Oca was Health Services Administrator at the Navy Medicine Professional Development Center in Bethesda, Md. She assisted in the execution and monitoring of programs, systems and resources for the Navy’s medical scholarship programs. Previously, Monts de Oca was the Wounded Warrior Case Manager and Recovery Care Coordinator for Navy Wounded Warrior-Safe Harbor.

Clark W. MorrisonNavy, PO2Work Center Supervisor, Fleet Readiness Center

Mid-AtlanticDuring deployments with HS-11, Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron 11, Navy PO2 Clark W. Morrison “put forth remarkable efforts,” says his colleague, Chris Bublis. He is currently the Work Center Supervisor at Fleet Readiness Center Mid-Atlantic in Patuxent River, Md. “My shop performs Intermediate Level maintenance on F/A-18 A-G Avionics/Avionics Subsystems using CASS Workstations,” he explains. Morrison has received three Navy and Marine Corps achievement medals.

Michael J. NoceNavy, LTFire Control Officer,USS Bunker HillAs the Fire Control Officer on the

USS Bunker Hill, Navy LT Michael J. Noce leads a division of 23 sailors in operation, maintenance and repair of the AEGIS Combat Weapons System. “He is a rising star in the Navy Surface Warfare community and deserves recognition,” writes Commander Jason Patterson, who is Noce’s executive officer. Noce is a Distinguished Graduate from Tulane University ROTC.

Lisa ParrottMarines, CaptFounder of VETS ConsultingThis year, former Marine Capt Lisa Parrott started a consulting

company – VETS Consulting – to work with companies interested in hiring veterans. She developed a blog called Career DI to pass on the knowledge she learned as a military recruiter when she worked for Amazon from 2010 to 2012. She has served on the boards of Hire America’s Heroes and the Marine Executive Association in Camp Pendleton, and was a mentor with Boots to Shoes.

Matthew J. QuickArmy, MSGCurrently attending the US Army Sergeant Major Academy at Fort Bliss

Army MSG Matthew J. Quick started as a third-generation Marine and transferred to the Army “in hopes of doing something great for others.” SGM Patrick J. Hickok first worked with Quick for the retention program of the largest Army Component Command. “Many of the practices and methods (Quick) instituted are still in use today,” Hickok says. He is attending the U.S.

Army Sergeant Major Academy at Fort Bliss, Texas, with a July 2014 promotion to SGM.

Derek ReyMarines, CaptMBA student at Darden School of Business, University of Virginia

During his Marine Corps service, Capt Derek Rey has handled everything from providing security to the towns of Hit and Kubaysah in Iraq, to conducting external security operations on the Cuban border at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. He also trained more than 400 specialized Marines for embassies and diplomatic missions, says his former commander, Maj John South. In that role, Rey was Executive Officer for Bravo Fleet Anti-Terrorism Security Team.

Seth RobertMarines, SgtOperations Manager, Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd.As an Operations Manager at

Canrig Drilling Technology Ltd., Seth Robert oversees operations in the Southern United States. He exited the Marines as a sergeant and has been at Canrig ever since. Robert received his Master’s of Business Administration in 2011 from DeVry University, Keller Graduate School of Management. In the Marines, he received the Marine of the Quarter for his unit and NCO of the Quarter for his Marine Air Group. He also received the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement medal.

Tony RossiNavy, PO1Critical Environment Program Manager, McKinstry Co.

Tony Rossi’s Naval experience in nuclear engineering and leadership and his commitment to the mission “provided a level of comfort in hiring that has been validated time and time again,” says Chris Read, Critical Environments Facility Operations Director at McKinstry Co. Rossi is the Critical Environment Program Manager, a key role within the team.

Terry SchoolerArmy, MAJInstructor Pilot for the UC-35 Army MAJ Terry Schooler is the only commissioned officer

Instructor Pilot for the UC-35 in the Army. While deployed in 2008, Schooler developed an autoimmune disorder which required his evacuation from the theater. After returning to flight status in under a year, Schooler is the Executive Officer for the Jet Training Detachment at Dobbins Air Reserve Base, Ga. and is also an instructor pilot who trains soldiers from the Active Component, Army Reserves and Army National Guard.

Ryan SundArmy, SSGEstimator for Long Painting CompanyFormer Army SSG Ryan Sund

received the Bronze Star for service in Operation Enduring Freedom. “It is very rare for a Staff Sergeant to receive a Bronze Star,” says MSG Christopher R. Jager, who served with him. Before exiting this May, Sund served as Operations and Training NCOIC for the 4th Battalion, 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. His main task was to set up training with outside agencies, civilian and military, as well as setting up many Joint Training exercises with Army Special Operations Units.

Christopher TerrioAir Force, SMSgtSuperintendent of the National Reconnaissance Office Operations Center

Air Force SMSgt Christopher Terrio is the first Superintendent of the National Reconnaissance Office Operations Center. Terrio manages a multinational team in the operation of multi-billion dollar space systems. He served as

Superintendent of Standardization andEvaluation for the 21st Operations Group at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. and managed operations in nine countries as well as a $3.2 billion space surveillance network

Shawn J. VanDiverNavy, PO1President, VanDiver ConsultingAfter he exited the Navy as a PO1

this May, Shawn J. VanDiver launched VanDiver Consulting, which handles security, emergency preparedness and efficiency consulting needs. He is an Ambassador for the Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton Foundation. VanDiver has his Bachelor of Science in Domestic Security Management and a Master of Science in Homeland Security and Safety Engineering from National University.

Sandy VithayanonthArmy, CPTMBA student at theUniversity of Texas at AustinThe “proudest achievement”

for former Army CPT Sandy Vithayanonth was co-founding a non-profit, called the “Duke Association,” with a mission to build a memorial dedicated to the 118 fallen soldiers of the “Duke Brigade.” “Despite having no previous experience in non-profits and fund-raising, we were ultimately able to raise over $175,000,” he says. As a Platoon Leader in Afghanistan, Vithayanonth “heroically saved the lives of his fellow soldiers by exposing himself to enemy fire and halting an enemy attack through coordinated artillery fires,” says LTC Steve M. Smith. He was awarded a Bronze Star Medal and an Army Commendation Medal for Valor. He is scheduled to graduate with a Master’s of Business Administration from the University of Texas at Austin in spring 2014.

Christopher WelshMarines, MajSolution Sales Leader

and Manager, IBMFollowing his 2005 Master’s of

Business Administration degree from University of California/Davis Graduate School of Management, Christopher Welsh immediately began work at IBM. He is a solution sales leader and manager. In addition, Welsh, a Major in the Marine Reserves, is the Company Commander of a Reserve unit of 150 Marines and sailors.

Michael A. WillisNavy, LTAssociate, Booz Allen HamiltonFormer Navy LT Michael

Willis was a Surface Warfare Officer who led his boarding team to restore order on a North Korean merchant vessel that had been taken over by Somali pirates. His team safely detained the pirates and provided life-saving medical care to three critically injured North Korean sailors. As a Lieutenant, Willis received the Navy/Marine Corps Leadership Award, which is awarded to the top 16 division officers in the Surface Warfare Officer community. Additionally, Willis is a “Big Brother” mentor.

Brad M. ZabekNavy, PO2Health Physics Instructor, Norfolk Naval ShipyardBrad Zabek is a leader in the

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If you’re like most military spouses, or currently transitioning ones, or retiring

ones, you’ve been keeping up with the news of late and you’re concerned.

It doesn’t matter whether you get your news fix by opening the newspaper, clicking on a link or listening to the perfectly coiffed evening anchor on television. What you’re reading and hearing concerns you.

After all, you and your family are knee-deep in the throes of planning your after-the-military life and the after-life just isn’t cooperating.

Two More YearsFor example, you and your spouse revisit

the idea of not getting out of uniform just yet. You’ll put in a few more years and see if things on the outside improve. But you’re concerned about recent headlines announcing that the Army planned to cut its forces by 80,000 troops over five years.

Since Secretary Hagel’s announcement of the cuts, the reduction number and area of focus has changed. In August, President Obama visited Camp Pendleton and, “vowed that he would fight to end across-the-board budget cuts that have shaken the military,” according to the New York Times. He went on to criticize his foes in Congress, “What makes me frustrated is sometimes the very folks who say they stand with our military proudly are the same ones who are standing in the way of fixing the sequester.”

Military to DoDIf you do consider staying in familiar

waters, you can transition out and begin work as a federal civilian employee. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel warned in July that DoD layoffs were possible in 2014, making the decision to transition to a federal job difficult to get behind.

Even with the budget cuts, the Associated Press reported, “The Pentagon will still maintain a total annual budget, adjusted

for inflation, of well over $500 billion a year for the rest of the decade, according to Todd Harrison of the nonpartisan Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington. That’s a modest reduction when compared to the previous drawdowns in defense spending that came after the wars in Korea and Vietnam and the Cold War.”

The Clean BreakBut what if you and your spouse consider

making a clean break of it, leaving behind a camouflaged life for a purely civilian one. You want to try living in a world where the PX/BX are called the mall and you don’t need to show an ID card to buy a pair of shoes.

Unemployment rates have been high, but the economy is showing positive signs. Given all the gloom and doom here, just what is a transitioning family supposed to do? Should you crawl back under the covers and hope this is all just a bad dream?

Of course not. Signs are encouraging. The unemployment

rate in August dropped to 7.3 percent, the average work week rose to 34.4 hours and retailers led job gains with 44,000 new hires.

You do here what you’ve always done that has facilitated your past successes. You simply do your best. Consider all your options realistically. Discuss them as a family and then make a decision. Roll with it. Give your decision a fighting chance and see what happens.

The most important thing to remember is that there are a lot of influential people and businesses on your side. Companies such as CivilianJobs.com have partnered with national initiatives like Joining Forces to focus on transitioning veterans. Use the resources that have been set up for you.

Janet Farley is the author of Quick Military Transition Guide: Seven Steps to Landing a Civilian Job (Jist Inc., 2012). Follow her blog Life’s Too Short to Hate Your Job at www.janetfarley@wordpress.com and Resume Rx at www.janetfarley2013@wordpress.com.

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Have You DoneYour Homework?

by Tom Wolfe Career Coach and Contributing Editor

Those of you who have read my book know that one of the central themes is

the impact that knowledge has on the success or failure of an interview: knowledge of self, knowledge of the position and knowledge of the company. This issue’s column focuses on the third of the three.

You must research a company before an interview for two important reasons. The first reason should be obvious: An interview is a two-way street. Yes, the interviewer tries to figure out if you are the kind of person the company wants on the team, but you must also be able to determine whether or not you would want to work for that company if an offer is made. Researching a company is all about answering questions and gaining information. You can learn many things about the organization - people, mission, products, history, leadership and culture, to name a few.

The second reason is often overlooked. Thorough company research will also improve the odds of a successful interview. Getting an offer requires four things:

• The company has verified that you are indeed qualified for the job.• You come across as likeable and as the kind of person the company wants on the team.• You stand out as the favored candidate among your competition.• Your level of interest in both the company and the opportunity is beyond doubt.

The last one on that list trumps the first three combined. No matter how qualified you are, no matter how likeable you appear, no matter how well you stack up against the competition, if you fail to express a high level of interest, you are doomed to failure.

The interviewer must know that you care and see that you worked hard to prepare. Simply accepting the invitation to interview and showing up is not good enough. Of course you can, and should, express interest in a direct way by simply coming out and saying the words ‘I am interested,’ but you also need to back up those words with

enthusiasm, body language, personality, empathy and attitude. You will also show interest indirectly by asking good questions - questions about the job, the opportunity, the company, the people and the interviewer. Thorough company research - your homework - will also give you the background to ask more and better questions.

Properly researching a company takes time and may be tedious, but it is not difficult. What may be difficult is learning how to research a company. You would be wise to master the art of company research well in advance of your first interview. Once you are aware of the resources and how to use them, the process is fairly simple. By developing the ability to research, you may be able to accomplish in less than an hour what might have taken you many hours to do the first time, which can benefit you greatly when you have to do it for an actual interview. Here is an exercise to help you hone this skill.

Select an actual company as the subject of this exercise and do the research as if an interview was coming up soon. Why? It would be a shame to waste all of this hard work and valuable information. By selecting a company with which you know you will be interviewing or one where you hope to do so, you may be able to actually use the results of this practice.

Let’s get started. It is not that hard to research an American company that is publicly traded on a stock exchange. Privately held companies, companies headquartered overseas and start-ups are more difficult. When Internet research was not an option, an interviewer might forgive an inadequate effort, especially if the company was in the difficult-to-research category. That forgiveness is now much less likely to occur.

Although the Internet has simplified the process, it has also created an issue. Yes, doing the research is easier, but with that ease comes an expectation of thoroughness and accuracy. Speaking of accuracy, resist the temptation to believe everything you read on the Internet, especially when it comes to blogs and open sources like Wikipedia.

Three angles of attack should be kept

in mind as you do your research:• Whatdoes thecompanywantyou to know?• Whatdothebusinessanalystshave to say?• What information is available in public print, digital and social media?

To answer the first, visit the company’s website, where you will find information about products, sales, profitability, corporate officers, subsidiaries, locations and press releases. You should also read the company’s annual report, especially the cover letter from the president or CEO.

The answer to the second is easy to find if the company is publicly traded. Dozens of investment-oriented websites are available at your disposal. Perhaps you may use an investment advisor who would share with you his or her research or steer you in the right direction.

The answer to the last exists in print and digital media. The popular search engines are a good place to start. For more targeted information, you might use private sources. One excellent resource is the online research tool available through the Wall Street Journal. Although this site requires users to pay for a subscription, the fee is modest when you consider the wealth of accessible information. You would be hard-pressed to find any company, foreign or domestic, public or private, start-up or Fortune 500, which the Wall Street Journal has not researched or profiled to some degree. Publications such as Business Week, Fortune and Forbes are helpful, as are web-based magazines like Slate. Business-oriented social media sites such as LinkedIn can be excellent sources of information.

To summarize, researching a company in advance of your interview will pay double dividends. Not only will you get a sense of whether or not it is the right kind of company for you, but you will also enter the interview armed with valuable information necessary to demonstrate your level of interest in that company - a critical element of interview success.

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Transitioning A to Z:In the upcoming issues of Military Transition News, we will be listing everything a service member needs to know about transitioning,from A to Z.This month, we tackle “G” and “H”.

“G”Goals, Game, Gain

As you begin to transition, set your Goals beginning 18 months prior to separation. The goals will be likely to change, so it is important to make a fluid checklist and stay focused. Goals are separated into long and short term opportunities, and then add the End Game - Job Gain - as the target. To facilitate your end game - gaining employment - you can create a checklist or a diagram with gaining employment in the middle and your goals listed separately. Suggestions for goals around the target include:

GOAL: Determine job sector(s)GOAL: Identify two or three locations in which to liveGOAL: Research companiesGOAL: Set up professional social media accounts and emailsGOAL: Create resume(s)

GOAL: Find potential networks, i.e. LinkedIn groups; no-fee, non-handcuff career placement services; veterans groups; chamber of commerce; etc.

“H”Humor, Honor, Handled

Humor is the best weapon any of us have against the daily grind. Rest assured, there are hundreds of organizations working to help veterans find jobs, but there are no assurances. Transitioning military are Honored for the sacrifices they have made and the skills they have gained, something that is unique to you. You are in a class and position all your own. As you work to gain civilian employment, don’t forget that you offer something that other candidates do not. Be confident. Ask questions. Be brilliant and you’ll get it Handled. If you aren’t the right fit, address it with a bit of good humor and a positive attitude and move on to your next interview.

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