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A short intro about the podcast. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jpers/support

Jon

  • Jun 17, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
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12 - Air Force - Civil Engineer - Officer - Amanda

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 64:20


Today we’re speaking with Amanda who served in the Air Force for six years as Civil Engineer Officer. Amanda has a successful blog and podcast, and in 2019 she released her first book. Amanda has a successful blog and podcast, Airman to Mom, and she published her first book in 2019 titled Women of the Military, sharing the stories of 28 military women. Veterans looking for mentorship should consider visiting Veterati's website. If you're looking for resources to help the transition from Active Duty to Civilian, also check out Vet2Industry. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

11 - Navy - Warrant Officer - Bob

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 75:50


Welcome back to another episode of the How2Serve podcast where I interview current and former service members so that we can educate those of you thinking about joining or separating from service. If you’d like to know more information and tips about joining or separating from service, you can find me on Facebook and LinkedIn. You can find this podcast on most platforms where podcasts are found. If you have a chance to rate the podcast, whether good or bad, please take a moment to do so. Today we’re speaking with Retired Warrant Officer Bob Jordan who served active duty in the Navy from 1993 to 2019 in Intelligence. When I joined the Navy, Bob was already a well-respected and well-known Master Chief, the most senior of the enlisted ranks, and soon after made the move to become a Warrant Officer. >>Also, if you enjoyed the information Bob provided, you'll probably enjoy his book even more. The book sells on most platforms and in locations where books are sold. Look for Faith, Flag, and Family by Robert Jordan. https://www.amazon.com/Faith-Flag-Family-Purposeful-Selfless/dp/1098016769/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=robert+jordan+books+faith+flag&qid=1591063782&sr=8-1 Key takeaways for joining and separating: Plan ahead. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

10 - Navy - Intel - Jon

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2020 12:42


Today we’re speaking with myself who served active duty in the Navy from 2006 to 2012 in Intelligence. Key takeaway for joining: Research and know, as best you can, what you want to do and get out of your military experience. Don't let anyone, including your recruiter, try to sell you on something you're not willing to give 100% at. Key take away for separating: Plan, plan, plan. Research housing and jobs in the area you'll want to live. Go to job fairs and get professionals to provide resume feedback. Make use of the military transition resources.

9 - Navy - Intel - Active Duty & Reserves - Ana

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2020 68:43


Today we’re speaking with Ana who served Active Duty in the Navy from 2007 to 2012 in Intelligence. In 2012, Ana left Active Duty for the Reserves. Key takeaway for joining: Know your reasons and motivations before you sign up to serve. Have a vision of where and who you want to be when you've finished. Key takeaway for separating: Know where you want to be at the end of service and in life, and use the entire time during your service to prepare and develop yourself and your situation to achieve that goal. Always be preparing. Be resilient. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

8 - USMC/Army Reserves - IT, PSYOPS, Combat Medic - Trey

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 57:05


Today we’re speaking with Trey who served active duty in the Marine Corps from 2005 to 2014, starting in Computer Maintenance then moved into Psychological Operations, then transitioned out of active duty into the Army Reserves as a Combat Medic. Same key takeaway for joining and transitioning out: Take the time you need to plan ahead. It works the same for joining and for separating. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

7 - Air Force - Officer - Navigator - Joe

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 63:34


Today we’re speaking with Joe who served Active Duty in the Air Force from 2006 to 2016, then transitioned to Air Nat’l Guard and is still in today. Transition talk starts ~50m Key takeaway for joining: Be honest with yourself about what you want to get out of the military. Also, be sure to involve your family in the decision to join. Key takeaway for separating: Really think about and have a plan for becoming a civilian. Think about jobs and your financial situation. Life as a civilian won't be as easy as the military because of lot of the military benefits don't exist when you transition out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

6 - Navy - Personnel Specialist - Chris

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2020 61:35


Today we’re speaking with Chris who served as a Personnel Specialist in the Navy from 1995 to 2017. Transition talk starts ~35m 42s Key takeaway for joining: You have to go in with the mindset that the Navy is a job like any other with ups and downs. You have to have the right mindset. Key takeaway for separating: Make use of all the transition programs the military has to offer; there's no reason not to use them. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

5 - Navy - 3913 CI/HUMINT Intelligence Specialist - Rob

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2020 47:36


Today we’re speaking with Brad who was enlisted in the Navy about 10 years ago as a 3913 Human Intelligence/ Counter Intelligence Specialist. Transition talk starts ~33m 48s Key takeaway for joining: Be deliberate and find what works best for you. Key takeaway for separating: Be ready for more of a challenge than you think you'll have separating. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

4 - Marine Corps - Enlisted & Officer Infantryman - Rex

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2020 63:31


Tonight we’ve got on the line Rex who is a former Enlisted Marine Infantryman turned Officer. He served from 1992 to 2013. Start discussion of transition out of the Navy ~36min Key takeaway for joining: Talk to recruiters from every branch. Extensively research about all jobs. Also, if you start Enlisted then switch to Officer, it's like a reset button in terms of career fields. Key takeaway for separating: Build your professional network the entire time you're in the military; it'll definitely help on the transition out. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

3 - Marine Corps - 5939 Aviation Communication Systems Technician - Ian

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 87:29


Ian served in the Marine Corps from 2008-2017 as an 5939 Aviation Communication Systems Technician. Transition out of the military started at approximately 55 min. Lesson for joining the military: If you choose to join the military, accept there will be challenges. Use what time you have to prepare as much as possible Lesson for transitioning from the military: Submit all your VA paperwork while you're still active because it's quicker and easier than when you've separated. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

2 - Army - 11C Mortarman - Phil

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 41:57


Learn about Phil's experience as an 11C Mortarman in the Army. Then at approximately 23:45 we move into a discussion about Phil's transition out of the Army and into becoming an Electrical Engineer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

How2Serve Intro

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2019 0:29


A short introduction to my podcast and what I hope to achieve.

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