Tag Archives: military transition

Sesame Street characters dance for children attending the Fort Meade, Maryland, showing of the Sesame Street/USO Experience for Military Families tour. DoD photo by Marine Corps Cpl. Cedric Haller.

Sesame Street/USO Tour Brings Kids Joy, Parents Advice

Posted on October 2, 2016 by Katie Lange

Military kids love Elmo and Cookie Monster, and they face a lot of unique challenges. So why not combine those together to teach them how to deal?
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military Children, Military Families, Military Transition, Rotator | Tagged civilian transition, Experience for Military Families, Fort Meade, military transition, Sesame Street, Sesame Workshop, USO | Leave a comment

Successful Vets Talk Struggles, Triumphs of Transition

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Katie Lange

Starting a post-military career can be daunting, but it is possible to make the transition a success. Three men in the trucking industry are great examples of how to do it.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military Families, Military Transition, Rotator | Tagged Army Recruiting Command, G.I. bill, Hiring Our Heroes, Holland, Jason Schenkel, military transition, Paul Thompson, Rick Buchholz, Soldier For Life, Transition Assistance Program, trucking industry, vocational rehab, Werner Enterprises, YRC Freight | Leave a comment

Sesame Street Helps Military Kids with Tough Transitions

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Katie Lange

It can be hard for kids to learn to cope with the difficulties of military life, but a new website can help parents work with them through those tough times.
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Posted in DoD News, Education, Military Children, Military Families, Military Transition, Rotator | Tagged deployment, Military Children, military transition, relocation, Sesame Street, Sesame Street for Military Families, Sesame Workshop | Leave a comment

Marine Cpl. Travis Langan fills out resumé information during the Hiring our Heroes employment and education workshop at the Mameluke Officer’s Club, May 6, 2015. Official Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Julio McGraw/Released

Program Links Reintegrating Vets to Greater Community

Posted on September 22, 2015 by Katie Lange

Transitioning out of the military isn’t easy. A new initiative is getting more civilians involved in reintegration efforts through the human connection.
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