veterans, military spouses, and their families with the resources and

insights needed for successful transitions. In this episode, we are

honored to host Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery, a 23-year Air Force veteran

and Director of Business Development at Fusion Cell, who shares his

powerful journey from military service to becoming a leader in veteran

and military spouse advocacy.
Monte opens up about the challenges

veterans often face during their transitions, emphasizing the

importance of genuine networking, leveraging LinkedIn, and embracing

programs like SkillBridge. His mission is to ensure no veteran or

military spouse is left floundering without support.
He also dives deep into his efforts to create lasting impact through innovative initiatives, including:
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MilCRUIT – A collaborative network of recruiters dedicated to

connecting veterans and military spouses with employment opportunities.

Monte explains how this initiative creates a lifeline for job seekers by

pairing them with professionals who understand the challenges of

transitioning to civilian life.
🔹 MilSpouse Summit – Focused on

empowering military spouses, this summit is designed to develop an

international playbook of resources for spouses and corporate America,

helping bridge the gap in hiring and retention for this underserved

community.
🔹 Mission 22 – As an ambassador for this vital

organization, Monte advocates for reducing veteran suicide rates by

promoting community-based healing solutions, including equine therapy,

outdoor excursions, and other holistic programs that foster connection

and resilience.
Key Takeaways from This Episode:
✔️ Overcoming the biggest transition challenges and finding the right resources.
✔️ The importance of deliberate, consistent networking and optimizing your LinkedIn profile.
✔️ How Skill Bridge programs open doors for transitioning service members.
✔️ Why military spouse employment is crucial and how corporate America can step up.
✔️ Mission 22’s groundbreaking efforts to reduce veteran suicides and improve mental health.
Actionable Insights for Veterans and Military Spouses:
✔️ Build a support system before you transition.
✔️ Be curious, ask questions, and research resources beyond traditional transition programs.
✔️ Leverage platforms like LinkedIn to network and connect with others.
✔️ Tap into innovative programs like Skill Bridge, MilCRUIT, and Mission 22.
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Watch now and uncover powerful strategies to navigate the

military-to-civilian transition journey. Don’t forget to like, comment,

and subscribe to support the veteran community!
Connect and Learn More:
🔗 Connect with Jeremy "Monte" Montgomery on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/monte101/
🔗 Explore Fusion Cell’s Initiatives: https://www.fusioncell.com/
🔗 Learn about Mission 22 and their life-changing programs: https://mission22.com/
💬 Have questions or want to share your own transition story? Drop us a comment below!
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