Lee Cockerell served in the military before his long career in the hospitality industry.

You can get ahead by using down time in the military to become an expert in the area you want to have a career when your service is over.

Lee offers advice on finding a job once you have left the military.

Lee also suggests ways business owners and managers can help veterans who work for their organizations.

For more inspiration, read Dave Burlin's article 5 Things Veterans Should Know About Their Career Do Overs.