Veteran CEO Magazine

When veterans leave the military, they embark on a journey that is often far more complex and emotionally layered than anticipated. Kelly Freel, Ambassador Virginia Veterans Network for the Virginia Department of Veteran Services, recently sat down with Veteran CEO Magazine to distill the essence of this transition.

Kelly dedicates her career to supporting Veterans and their families as an Ambassador for the Virginia Veterans Network within the Virginia Department of Veteran Services. In the Navy, she served as a Master-at-Arms specializing in criminal investigation. Her work actively dismantles stigmas and barriers for Veteran care, and helps connect families to the vital resources they need through dedicated programs.

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In the high-stakes world of military aviation, a moment of "drift" can mean catastrophe. For Adam Jones, the same principle applies to life after service. The Blackhawk pilot and company commander navigated a decade of missions, only to realize he was "drifting" in his own transition. Now the founder of Kingdom Operatives, Jones spoke with VCEO about confronting this hidden crisis.

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The path from military service to civilian life is rarely a predictable one. Still, for Patrick Mate, CEO and co-founder of Patriot jean Co., the journey was a profound case of the unexpected. After a career in the military and then a successful civilian career that had its own share of unexpected encounters, Patrick leaped into entrepreneurship. During an interview with Veteran CEO Magazine, Patrick shared his story of recognizing a market gap and building a veteran-owned company, a journey marked by challenges, self-funding, and triumph for veteran-owned businesses.

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Military service prepares Veterans for all kinds of missions, but often leaves them facing a fundamental Workforce Experience Translational Barrier when their hard-earned skills are lost in translation to civilian careers. Tim den Hoed, Founder and CEO of Major Talent, is determined to close this gap. In an exclusive interview with Veteran CEO Magazine (VCEO), Tim discusses how his own extensive military journey, including time as a recruiter, led him to create a platform that shifts the job search from a "mortar round" approach to a precise, intentional "sniper round" strategy.

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RecruitMilitary recently teamed up with Findem, an A.I. Powered Talent Solution company, to publish a new report vital to the Veteran workforce and career-transitioning service members and their families. The report, titled: “Unlocking the Potential of Veterans in the Civilian Workforce,” provides data-backed intelligence that highlights the enduring value of hiring Veterans. Tim Best, CEO of RecruitMilitary, and Heather Haag, Head of Veteran Initiatives at Findem, sat down with Veteran CEO Magazine (VCEO) to discuss the findings and how Veterans can use this report in their civilian career journey.

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Brian Britton, a former naval flight officer, successfully navigated his transition from the military to become the CEO of Kilwins Chocolate and Confections. In an interview with Veteran CEO (VCEO) Magazine, Brian discusses the elements that played a crucial role in his success and offers valuable lessons for transitioning service members and Veterans.

The BLUF: Planning, Education, Mentorship, Networking, Grit, and Prayer

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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.

VCEO - Where Veterans Lead The Way!

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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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