For many veterans, the shift from military to civilian life has traditionally been labeled as a "transition" - a term that Marine Corps veteran Dave Burlin believes may inadvertently set the stage for challenges. In a recent interview with Veteran CEO Magazine, Burlin proposed a paradigm shift: instead of transition, think expansion and transformation.

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Discover the exclusive VCEO feature with Tony Taravainen, CEO & Co-Founder of Support The Enlisted Project (STEP)

Listen to his story about the impact of forced career transition from the military and finding a bridge to civilian life. Let his message of hope for transitioning veterans be a guide.

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After 26 years as an active duty Army Blackhawk pilot, including 13 deployments each to Iraq and Afghanistan, Colonel Darrell Doremus faced what he considers one of his most daunting challenges yet: transitioning to civilian life.

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Mike Nachshen is the President & Owner of Fortis Strategic Communications, LLC. Mike Shares his story of discovering his military career field was slated for massive cuts and making the decision to venture into the civilian job market where he became an executive at Raytheon Missiles and Defense. 

Listen to his story where he shares practical advice about the Power of Networking, Seeking Help, Leveraging Lessons as a Leader, and Advice for the Future.

Veteran CEO Magazine (VCEO) - Where Veterans Lead The Way! 

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Pat Hubbell is the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Canodorful, an organization that connects veterans with qualified interviewers to help them prepare for job interviews. Listen to her advice on how veterans can maximize their military service experience to land the job they want.

Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine - Where Veterans Lead the Way! 

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From Combat Camera to CEO 

Mark Harper was a United States Air Force Communications Officer and former marketing executive at Technicolor, the former Chief Marketing Officer and Co-Founder of Audeze, and the Chief Executive Officer of We Are The Mighty. He is now the General Manager at Recurrent Ventures, where he is responsible for all editorial and business operations of Task & Purpose, We Are The Mighty, and the War Zone. 

Let his story guide you as you navigate your own path to success. Reach out to us today and let Veteran CEO Magazine be your partner in achieving your business goals beyond the military.

Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine - Where Veterans Lead the Way! 

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Staci Reidinger is the former first Marine Expeditionary Force deputy director for public affairs, The UPS Store marketing and communications executive, the president of Homemade San Diego, and the current executive director for Cause San Diego. She is also a public relations consultant.

Staci describes the journey from military to civilian life as something to discover your identity outside of uniform.  

Let her story guide you as you navigate your own path to success. Reach out to us today and let Veteran CEO Magazine be your partner in achieving your business goals beyond the military.

Veteran CEO Magazine: Where Veterans Lead The Way! 

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Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine - Where Veterans Lead the Way! 

Hear firsthand from former servicemembers who've risen to the top of the corporate ladder. Gain insights and inspiration from their remarkable journeys.

Bob Hastings is the former principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Public Affairs, an Army attack helicopter pilot, a Brigadier General for the Texas State Guard First Brigade, the Chief Marketing and Communications officer at Bell, and the principal of Robert Hastings LLC strategy consultancy.

Bob describes his personal journey as Anxious, Deliberate, Planned, Assisted, Smooth, and Successful. Let his story guide you as you navigate your own path to success. 

Reach out to us today and let Veteran CEO Magazine be your partner in achieving your business goals beyond the military.

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