| February 2009 |
Transition-e-news Volume 2 Issue 31 |
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Transition Insight |
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"Every young man would do well to remember that
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Suicide Prevention Hotline Saves Veterans' Lives |
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By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009 – Help is only a phone
call away for military veterans considering suicide. |
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Barbara Adams, CPRW,
CEIP, CMRC, CFRW Ref: GovCentral In January, the job market was even more dismal than in the last quarter of 2008. The good news is there are jobs open in the federal government if you know where to look. Transitioning from the military to the federal government as a civil servant is an extremely beneficial career move. Some of the many benefits are; ability to transfer some of your retirement time and utilize your 5-point veteran's preference that accelerates your resume score ahead of non-military job applicants. The main federal job website is www.usajobs.opm.gov.
You will need a federal style resume or a special format Resumix. The federal government requires a substantial amount of information in their application and the process can be quite daunting. You must read the entire federal vacancy announcement to ensure you understand what documentation is required to apply, and how to submit your application. Barbara Adams, President & CEO of CareerPro Global, the parent company of www.careerproplus.com and www.militaryresumewriters.com has been a member of the careers community for the past 17 years. Ms. Adams holds four prestigious industry certifications and is the author of the Certified Military Resume Writer credential. Barbara's team of Certified Professional Military and Federal Writers assist thousands of veterans applying for and gaining federal and corporate employment each year. Questions may be emailed to service@careerproplus.com.
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'Honest Abe' Served Nation as Captain Lincoln |
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By Renee Hylton ARLINGTON, Va., Feb. 13, 2009 – Many people know Abraham Lincoln as the 16th American president or the man who brought an end to slavery. But not many know of his military service. Abraham Lincoln, who is considered by many historians and political scientists to be the greatest U.S. president, was born 200 years ago yesterday in a one-room Kentucky log cabin. "Honest Abe" was the real thing -- a self-educated man of the people who rose to greatness, guiding the country through the long and bloody Civil War that marked his presidency. Many historians believe the outcome of the war might have been different if Lincoln had not been president. Over the years, historians have speculated that without Lincoln's political skills, northern states would have agreed to make peace rather than seek victory on the battlefield. Between his inauguration in 1861 and his assassination in 1865, Lincoln became a student of military tactics and strategy. However, Lincoln was not without military experience of his own. In 1832, he served in the Illinois militia for three months during the Black Hawk War. Lincoln, known for his humor and willingness to poke fun at himself, downplayed his military service. He once declared in a congressional debate: "I fought, bled, and came away. … I had a good many bloody struggles with the mosquitoes." In addition to serving as a private, Lincoln also was elected company commander. During this time, many militia companies elected their officers. Thirty years later, his three months in the field as an officer and a private likely influenced his attitude toward the great armies of citizen-soldiers -- who fought on both sides in the Civil War.
As the nation celebrates the bicentennial of Lincoln's birth, the
150th anniversary of the American Civil War is not far behind. It
probably will be commemorated, in the words of Lincoln's second
inaugural address, now chiseled on the walls of his memorial, "with
malice toward none, with charity for all." |
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America Supports You: Apply For Free Military Family Retreats |
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By Army Staff Sgt. Michael J. Carden/American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON, Feb. 10, 2009 - The National Military Family Association is piloting two Operation Purple Family Retreats. These free, four-day retreats are set in a National park where families will have opportunities to participate in fun family-focused activities.
These retreats are free and are open to
servicemembers and their families who have had a loved-one deployed
within the last 12 months. Families who attend will receive a $200
stipend upon arrival to the retreat site to cover cost of travel.
For more information, visit the National Military Family
Association's Operation Purple? Family Retreats webpage or contact
Cynthia Clagg at
mailto:cynthia.clagg@nmfa.org. |
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Suicide Prevention Hotline Saves Veterans' Lives |
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By Army Staff Sgt.
Michael J. Carden
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13, 2009 – Help is only
a phone call away for military veterans considering suicide. The VA initiative is part of a collaborative effort with the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a nationwide network of 133 crisis centers. Calls automatically are routed to the nearest center based on the caller's area code. The hotline operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is staffed by trained mental health professionals prepared to deal with immediate crisis. Although the lifeline isn't restricted to military veterans only, callers are prompted to "please press 1 now" if they are a U.S. military veteran or are calling about a veteran. Callers who press 1 are transferred to the nearest VA call center. More than 2,600 veterans have been "rescued" through the hotline, according to a recent VA statement. "I urge veterans and their loved ones to take advantage of our suicide-prevention program," VA Secretary Eric K. Shinseki said in the statement. "Help for these heroes is a phone call away." An estimated 5,000 veterans commit suicide annually, with Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans 35 percent more likely to commit suicide than the general population. VA statistics show that between 2002 and 2006, more than 250 veterans who left the military after Sept. 11, 2001, committed suicide. The trend has grown within the active-duty military rank's too. A steady increase in suicides among veterans and active-duty members has been persistent in recent years. The Army recently announced 2008 as its highest suicide year since 1980, with at least 128 soldiers confirmed to have taken their own lives, while 15 other cases are pending investigations. VA, the Defense Department and local communities are making it a point to understand suicide and determine better prevention methods. Defense leaders, including Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have voiced concerns for short- and long-term solutions. "We have got to be able to support those individuals in ways that, in some cases, we haven't quite figured out yet," Mullen said during a lecture at Grove City College, Pa., earlier this month. Mullen routinely advocates for solutions to increase the amount of rest and time at home troops have in between deployments. Officials recognize the high tempo of deployment rotations as being a likely factor for the increased suicide rates. VA and active-duty military officials are working with outside research organizations to improve their programs and lower the numbers. The Army and National Institute of Mental Health recently launched a five-year research initiative to gain a better understanding in the hope of preventing suicides in the military and nation. To identify and treat at-risk patients, prevention efforts and initiatives are in place in each of VA's 153 medical centers and more than 750 outpatient clinics across the nation. Also, suicide prevention coordinators are on hand at each facility.
Troubled veterans, whether they call the
suicide prevention hotline or walk in, receive follow-up care almost
immediately. Preliminary evaluations occur within 24 hours of
requests, and referrals are given for mental health appointments.
Comprehensive evaluations are conducted within 14 days, with
emergency cases handled immediately. |
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