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Foreign Area Officer, Embassy Parties, and Service2School | LCDR Alec Emmert
How do you know when gaining a higher education will bring you success in your military career?My special guest—and the first non-Army guest on the show—Alec Emmert, CEO of Service to School, answers this question and shares his Navy experiences. You’ll also discover career-enhancing opportunities within the Navy Reserve and learn how education can open doors to new professional pathways.
Alec Emmert’s Background
Alec discusses his journey from growing up in Brazil to attending the Naval Academy after 9/11.
He highlights his time in the submarine force, deployments to CENTCOM, and how assignments in Bahrain and Italy ignited his passion for foreign affairs.
Transitioning into the Navy Reserve allowed Alec to blend his military expertise with private-sector opportunities.
The Navy Reserve Advantage
Alec highlights unique opportunities within the Navy Reserve, including his role as a mission planner with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a position rarely accessible to junior officers on active duty.
He also discusses working with Combined Task Force 56 (CTF-56) in Bahrain, where he supported civil affairs teams and planned international maritime security exercises.
Advocating for Reservists: Changing Corporate Policies
Alec recounts his efforts to improve McKinsey’s military leave policies after encountering challenges during a deployment.
By leveraging veteran networks and internal advocates, he successfully secured better support for reservists. This ensures service members receive equitable treatment while balancing careers and military obligations.
Service to School: Supporting Veterans in Higher Education
Service to School is a program that helps veterans achieve academic success. Veterans can receive assistance with undergraduate degrees, MBAs, or law school.
The nonprofit matches veterans with mentors who provide guidance tailored to their backgrounds and aspirations.
Alec shares how the program can help servicemen gain admission to various schools and the mentorship they receive throughout.
“The big thing I always tell everybody is don't self-select out. At the end of the day, we have seen so many success stories at Service to School. And people are often, they often doubt themselves and say, ‘Do I have what it takes to go to a top college?’ And the answer is you do.” - Alec Emmert.
Resources
Service To School
Part-Time Hitter is a collaborative initiative by Friendly Forces and The Fratty Guard.
http://friendlyforces.com
http://thefrattyguard.co
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How do you know when gaining a higher education will bring you success in your military career?My special guest—and the first non-Army guest on the show—Alec Emmert, CEO of Service to School, answers this question and shares his Navy experiences. You’ll also discover career-enhancing opportunities within the Navy Reserve and learn how education can open doors to new professional pathways.
Alec Emmert’s Background
Alec discusses his journey from growing up in Brazil to attending the Naval Academy after 9/11.
He highlights his time in the submarine force, deployments to CENTCOM, and how assignments in Bahrain and Italy ignited his passion for foreign affairs.
Transitioning into the Navy Reserve allowed Alec to blend his military expertise with private-sector opportunities.
The Navy Reserve Advantage
Alec highlights unique opportunities within the Navy Reserve, including his role as a mission planner with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), a position rarely accessible to junior officers on active duty.
He also discusses working with Combined Task Force 56 (CTF-56) in Bahrain, where he supported civil affairs teams and planned international maritime security exercises.
Advocating for Reservists: Changing Corporate Policies
Alec recounts his efforts to improve McKinsey’s military leave policies after encountering challenges during a deployment.
By leveraging veteran networks and internal advocates, he successfully secured better support for reservists. This ensures service members receive equitable treatment while balancing careers and military obligations.
Service to School: Supporting Veterans in Higher Education
Service to School is a program that helps veterans achieve academic success. Veterans can receive assistance with undergraduate degrees, MBAs, or law school.
The nonprofit matches veterans with mentors who provide guidance tailored to their backgrounds and aspirations.
Alec shares how the program can help servicemen gain admission to various schools and the mentorship they receive throughout.
“The big thing I always tell everybody is don't self-select out. At the end of the day, we have seen so many success stories at Service to School. And people are often, they often doubt themselves and say, ‘Do I have what it takes to go to a top college?’ And the answer is you do.” - Alec Emmert.
Resources
Service To School
Part-Time Hitter is a collaborative initiative by Friendly Forces and The Fratty Guard.
http://friendlyforces.com
http://thefrattyguard.co