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On Saturday, March 6th, The Hill featured IVMF's Managing Director of Research and Data, Nicholas Armstrong, to discuss the difficulties of veterans transitioning to civilian life. ... Read More ▶
Transitioning from military to civilian life is a daunting task for many veterans, but Brian Collins says even after he retired his uniform, he still found a way to continue his service. He traded life on the base for a cubicle at SU, but his desire ... Read More ▶
My hero and role model happens to be my dad, Mel Rubenstein. He is a Syracuse University alum from the class of 1953. At that time, the draft was in effect, and he decided if he had to serve, he wanted to do it as an officer. He proceeded to join ROT... Read More ▶
Syracuse University is marking Veterans Day with the announcement of $7.5 million in new funding to advance the Institute of Veterans and Military Families’ (IVMF) work supporting veterans and military families in the face of the global pandemic. T... Read More ▶
Danielle Bootes spent over six and a half years in the Army, mostly in HR. When she first heard about O2O and its numerous course offerings and certifications, she was eager to find something that would complement her experience in the Army as well a... Read More ▶
The best piece of advice I can provide to active and transitioning service members is to take full advantage of the many resources available to pursue advance certifications and training. While transitioning out of the military can be a daunting task... Read More ▶
by Shane Murray It is hard to believe that an entire generation of Americans have been born since the horrific attacks on our country 19 years ago. That day forever changed the landscape of our country and our way of life, and we can never forget ... Read More ▶
The hero's journey is not a new concept but often thought of in works of fiction and rarely do people consider it in modern terms. However, an article recently published by a group of authors who consist of post-9/11 veterans, including Nicholas Arms... Read More ▶
There is no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has had a major impact on industries across the globe. While businesses go back to hiring, it's important to keep veterans top of mind as they are the ones who have always known how to navigate through challeng... Read More ▶
After Chris Dambach ’13 returned from his deployment as a U.S. Marine in Iraq in 2010, he decided to start a business, Veteran Lawn Care. He invested in some used mowers and borrowed a truck from his brother-in-law. He grew the business steadily, s... Read More ▶
