The Soldier for Life Podcast

MSG Eric Hayman hosts this week's guest, Daphne Front from Transition to Trades. MSG Hayman speaks to Daphne about a career-skills bridge opportunity near Fort Campbell, KY. MSG Hayman also speaks to Bryan Witzel a retired Army Sergeant Major that successful transitioned following his 30 years of service. Listen in on the opportunities that can lead to a successful and prosperous career following...

LTC Olivia Nunn sits down with the U.S. Army Director of Retirement Services, Mr. Mark Overberg. Mr. Overberg and his team are the subject matter experts on all things Army Retirement planning and policies. Mr. Overberg discusses with LTC Nunn how a Soldier should begin their retirement process 24 months prior to their final date in the Army. 

It's 2020, and New Year's Resolutions are big this time of year. LTC Olivia Nunn sits down with MAJ Joetta Khan, a U.S. Army Dietitian at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center. Learn the components of a healthy diet in order prepare physically for the new Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT). 

Soldier for Life with Recruit Military sponsors a virtual hiring fair for our military spouses on January 15, 2020. The unemployment rate for our spouses is higher than the national average. Take advantage of this virtual hiring fair and get connected with employers that want to hire our military spouses. 

LTC Robin Johnson, creator, producer, and host of the Soldier For Life Podcast says farewell and hands over the reigns to LTC Olivia Nunn.  Robin gets real about her retirement process and opens up about how she discovered what the next chapter would be for her.  

The Soldier For Life Director, COL Pres Farris shares the mission and vision of the Soldier For Life (SFL) office and what it means to BE a Soldier For Life.   This podcast is not an endorsement by the United States Army or Department of Defense Music by the U.S. Army Band, Downrange

Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help servicemembers and their families reach  goals, overcome challenges and thrive.   Servicemembers and their families are eligible to use this Department of Defense-funded program anytime, anywhere. Turn to Military OneSource for tax services, spouse employment help, webinars and online training, relocation and de...

The Soldier For Life podcast teams up with The Association of the United States Army (AUSA) podcast!  AUSA is a nonprofit educational and professional development association serving America's Army and supporters of a strong national defense. AUSA provides a voice for the Army, supports the Soldier, and honors those who have served in order to advance the security of the nation. THIS PODCAST IS NO...

Onward to Opportunity (O2O) is a free career training program that provides professional certification and job placement support to transitioning service members, veterans and military spouses. O2O combines industry-validated curricula, strong partnerships with leading veteran service organizations and private sector companies to provide professional certification and employment services support t...

LTC Robin Johnson interviews Tom Moore,  CEO and co-founder of With You With Me. Tom shares why he started the company and how they are helping Servicemembers, Veterans, and military spouses find meaningful careers in the IT/Cyber industry. The WYWM academy is free and is changing the way talent is recruited and retained. https://www.withyouwithme.com/

Rob Shaye, Coast Guardsman and finance expert, shares practical advice on the Thrift Savings Plan and how to choose a financial planner that has your best interest in mind.  www.tsp.gov www.firesidefinances.com  THIS PODCAST IS NOT AN ENDORSEMENT BY THE UNITED STATES ARMY OR DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE OR THE FEDERAL RETIREMENT THRIFT INVESTMENT BOARD. 

Nate Carden shares how the non-profit, Bunker Labs can assist active duty, veterans, and military spouses in their journey of entrepreneurship.   www.bunkerlabs.org   *Not an endorsement by Department of the Army of DoD.

Last year, the trucking industry was short roughly 70,000 drivers.  If this current trend holds, the shortage could swell to over 160,000 by 2028.  The Department of Transportation is tackling this problem by working with DoD and industry to create better pathways for service members to transition to truck driving.  Soldier For Life's Midwest Deputy Director interviews Selden Fritschner, Senior Tr...

LTC Robin Johnson interviews Steve Weintraub from Vet Tix!  Vet Tix secures FREE tickets to sporting events, concerts, performing arts, educational and family activities across the nation. Listen to this short 12 minute episode on how to take advantage of this incredible resource!   www.vettix.org

LTC Robin Johnson, Soldier For Life's Employment Director, interviews Lee Kelley, Director of Military Community Support Programs for Military Community and Family Policy.  They discuss the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities site, https://myseco.militaryonesource.mil/portal/  and may other no-cost resources for military spouses seeking employment.   https://www.militaryonesource.mil/

This episode closes out Season 1 and Suicide Awareness Month with special guest, Ryan Matthews.  Ryan is an Army veteran, professional dog trainer, and public speaker.  He vulnerably shares his story with us and provides real-life advice on how to overcome life's chaos.    www.iamryanmatthews.com  

In this episode, we speak with SGM Kris Rick, SMA fellow to the Department of Labor Veteran Employment and Training Services. Did you know that there are over 2400 American Job Centers are ready to help veterans and military spouses with career planning and connection to employers?  Listen to this 30 minute episode that talks about military spouse employment, apprenticeships, and how veterans can...

This episode is about a Career Skills Program (Skillbridge) in the Manufacturing Industry with Babs Chase, Vice President, Military and Veterans Programs, The Manufacturing Institute.     Heroes MAKE America is The Manufacturing Institute's initiative to build a pipeline between the military and manufacturing.  Their signature program arms transitioning service members, veterans and military spous...

This episode features Christine Schwartz with Service to School and offers candid advice on how to get accepted to top tier schools.  Additionally, it features some updates on the Army's education initiatives with Soldier For Life Education Director, MAJ Jenna Russell.  There is a special bonus on this episode with the debut of the Army Strong compilation from the U.S. Army Band (Downrange)!   www...

In this episode, David Piatek, National Guardsmen and Vice President, Federal Savings Bank (NMLS 673568) shares with us the "101" on the VA Home Loan Benefit.    https://youtube.be/dNrt3PPkmc8   *This episode does not constitute the Army or DoD's endorsement of Federal Savings Bank or any other non-federal entity mentioned.  

This episode educates veterans, military spouses, and caregivers on a career as a franchisee.  Radim Dragomaca, Director of VetFran shares some tips for success and also announces the partnership with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to support military caregivers with resources and employment opportunities.  www.vetfran.org  

This episodes provides helpful tips for Army retirement planning.  Topics include pay and compensation, health benefits, and Survivor Benefit Plan.

This episode features Soldier For Life, Michael Quinn with expert advice on Linked In and Personal Brand.  Mike was a 2018  Top LinkedIn Voice and is a Senior Manager at Ernst & Young and President & CEO of HireMilitary.  He shares some powerful insights on how to develop your LI profile to best posture you for success in your post-service career.    

Army veteran and Soldier For Life, Chris Newsome provides expert advice on how to make the most of hiring fairs.  Chris is the Senior Vice President-Candidate Acquisition at Bradley-Morris/RecruitMilitary.  Chris's primary role is to aggregrate and support America's military men, women, and their families with career access, and professional development resources.  

The Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) is a Federal tax credit available to employers for hiring Veterans, Disabled Veterans and other non-Veteran groups.  Eligible employers can receive a federal tax credit ranging from $1,200 to $9,600 for each qualified employee hired under the WOTC program, or $9,000 over a two-year period for employees hired who were long-term public benefits recipients prior...