We Served. . .Now What?

We Served. . .Now What?

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We Served. . .Now What? episodes

  • S1 Ep 8 - What's it like when a Veteran returns to school?
    Continuing our series of the top 10 most frequently asked questions about Veterans' transitions, we turn our attention to going back to school (and using the Post-9/11 GI Bill to do it).
    How much will your housing allowance be? Check out the BAH Calculator here: https://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/bahCalc.cfm
    To access the report referenced in this episode, head over to www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1095.html.
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    22 min
  • S1 Ep 7 - Do Veterans make less money than civilians?

    In this episode, we are continuing our series on the "Ten most frequently asked questions about Veterans' transitions." We explore 3 questions: - Are tax credits for hiring Veterans useful and cost-effective (and why does that matter to the Veteran?) - Are Veterans earning lower wages than civilians? - How effective are support services for Veterans' transitions? Be sure to check out 100,000 Jobs Mission at: https://www.veteranjobsmission.com/ Also, check out Microsoft Software and Systems Academy here: https://military.microsoft.com/programs/mssa/ To access the report referenced in this episode, head over to www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1095.html.

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    23 min
  • S1 Ep 6 - Veterans are on unemployment - are YOU eligible?
    In this episode, we are continuing our series on the "Ten most frequently asked questions about Veterans' transitions."
    We explore the question, "Why are so many Veterans on unemployment insurance? And perhaps more importantly, we spend some time talking about who's eligible for it (and who isn't).
    For more information on the UCX program we talk about in this episode, check out
    https://workforcesecurity.doleta.gov/unemploy/ucx.asp.
    To access the report referenced in this episode, head over to www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1095.html.
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    10 min
  • S1 Ep 5 - Veteran Unemployment and Who's Responsible
    In this episode, we begin a series covering frequently asked questions about the transition from the military to the civilian sector.
    Episode 5 focuses on Veterans' unemployment.
    To access the report referenced in this episode, head over to https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RR1095.html.
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    16 min
  • S1 Ep 3 - The Transition (Special Guest - George Macko)
    In this episode, we are talking about the transition from the military to the civilian sector, and we have a special guest too! George Macko transitioned from the Army just a few months ago, and he shares some of his story as well as his struggles, and provides some excellent recommendations on how you can better navigate the transition.
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    22 min
  • S1 Ep 2 - A Word
    This is a mini-episode, and we are talking about our namesake - COURAGE.
    As Veterans, we know about courage, but it looks quite a bit different after exchanging the uniform for civilian clothes.
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    14 min
  • S1 Ep 1 - It Begins

    Our first show! This episode tells a bit more about the podcast, as well as our new mission as Veterans.

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    12 min

About We Served. . .Now What?

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Through conversations, research, and stories of personal experience, on this show, we provide answers to the questions Veterans and their families are already asking so you can turn your post-military life into your best life!