Military

In this special Veteran’s Day podcast, we talk with George Vukovich, Associate Vice President, Strategic Relations: Veterans, to discuss issues facing Veterans today, and how you can overcome them. George addresses numerous issues facing our veterans – underemployment, unemployment and the value of education.

The hospitality industry is booming right now with opportunities. Beyond the typical roles of someone in hospitality management what other options are there? If you’re in the military there are plenty of avenues to go with hospitality management. In this podcast we talk to to two hospitality experts, Sheri and Charles, about the skills and education needed to pursue some specific positions in the industry. For those interested in the culinary arts there’s special information on skills desired for those roles within the military as well.

There are a lot of swirling questions right now about the current tension between the U.S. and a possible strike on Syria. The use of chemical weapons on a large population of Syrian civilians has the U.S. in an uproar and demanding action. In this podcast we interviewed Dr. Patricia Campbell on what our possible involvement could be in the current Syrian Civil War. Some of the burning questions she answers are: 1. How did we go from discussing air strikes against Syrian targets and now we appear to be back to talking about diplomacy. 2. Can we trust Russia as a negotiating partner? 3. What role is or should the U.N. be playing in this situation?

How does military experience shape the way educators conceptualize learning goals for the classroom? The way we approach life is affected by our experiences and education. With many years of military service there are numerous things taught along the way. To explore how military experience shapes an instructor in the online environment we turned to Dr. Edward Hagerty. In this podcast he talks about his decades of military experience, and how he implements what he learned into his teaching practice.

With the holiday just around the corner most people will be readying their grills, or packing their cars for a road trip to the beach. It’s easy to forget why this holiday is celebrated every year. To those who have served, and those who have lost loved ones in war, this holiday means something a little different. This is a time to memorialize those that gave the ultimate sacrifice for this country, their life. So, for this Memorial Day how will you celebrate? Instead of indulging in cold beverages and playing with fireworks, take a few minutes to think about the real meaning behind this day off from work. To shed more light on this topic is George Vukovich. He was a member of the Marines for 20 years and sees Memorial Day as a time to reflect and remember. Take a listen to the podcast for some insight into the history of this day off, and have a wonderful Memorial Day.

Making the leap from a military to civilian career can involve some juggling, but with the right amount of support and resources it can be a smooth transition. To talk about making this leap is Art Rodriguez, a retired Marine and a Vietnam Veteran with more than 30 years of service. In this podcast he talks about pursuing his master’s degree in hopes of creating more opportunity in the civilian workforce, and the journey he took settling into a a new work lifestyle.

Dr. Reynolds, Dean for the Center of Teaching and Learning at American Public University System, shares his background and insight on the challenges facing reserve members and active duty soldiers. He also gives insight on how online education can help combat the high unemployment rate among members of the reserve, how to research schools, service experience and prior learning, as well as how to use social media to find opportunities and connect.

Have you ever seen the term “military-friendly” used in an advertising campaign or on the Internet by a college or university? Ever wonder what it actually means? In this podcast Jim Sweizer, Vice President of Military Programs at American Military University, explains the term and how to best identify military focused schools.

AMU Dean of Graduate studies Patricia Campbell along with Chief Correspondent for InHomelandSecurity.com, William Tucker discuss the death of Libya leader Muammar Gaddafi. Gaddafi was killed on Thursday, October 20th after an 8 month long coup.

Join AMU and InHomelandSecurity.com for an analysis of the current crisis in Libya with Dr. Patricia Campbell of AMU.

Join American Military University as we break down all aspects of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Writer and Adjunct Professor, Joseph Campos II discusses what the death of Osama Bin Laden means for the United States of America and the world. This is part two of a two-part series.

Join American Military University as we break down all aspects of the death of Osama Bin Laden. Intelligence Analyst and Program Director at AMU, Elena Mastors discusses what the death of Osama Bin Laden means for the United States of America and the world. This is part two of a two-part series.

InHomelandSecurity.com‘s chief correspondent, William Tucker is interviewed about the disrupted plot to assassinate Adel Al-Jubeir, the Saudi Ambassador to the U.S.

William Tucker, Chief Correspondent for InHomelandSecurity.com, provides his view on the significance of Kim Jong-il’s passing.

Active-duty military are increasingly going to college, many are choosing online courses,while the new GI Bill and hard economic times have also given many veterans a compelling incentive to enroll in either a traditional on-ground or online school. As a result, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is increasingly prevalent in the classroom, with formal studies suggesting it affects 1 in 5 returning combat veterans. In this podcast Phil McNair, VP of Strategic Initiatives at AMU, and John Moore, Ph.D., Faculty Member at AMU, discuss important considerations for educators dealing with students who may have PTSD.

Special guest and faculty member at American Military University (AMU), Craig Gilman, shares his insight on the Troops to Teachers program at AMU. For more information on higher education for the mliitary and the Troops to Teachers program visit, http://www.amuonline.com/troops-to-teachers.

Government agencies want and need to understand leaders, but people need to be educated on how to do it well. Dr. Elena Mastors, Dean for the School of Security and Global Studies at American Military University, talks about her work overseas in Northern Ireland interviewing terrorist groups and the importance of understanding their motives.

Getting your education while in the military can be a unique challenge, even more so for your spouse. There is a lot of support out there for military families and their spouses, especially when it comes to going back to school. In this podcast we interviewed former military spouse John Aldrich, Director of Military Outreach at American Military University. He shares his experience with education and how to deal with deployment, separation and relocations all while going to school.

Dr. Patricia Campbell, Dean of Graduate Studies at American Military University, discusses the current conflict in Syria and how it may impact future relationships with the U.S. Dr. Campbell received her Ph.D. in International Studies from the University of Denver. She has numerous publications in academic journals including Journal of Political Science Education, International Feminist Journal of Politics, African Studies Quarterly, Politics and Policy; and Africa Today. Her co-authored textbook on Global Studies was published in 2010 (Wiley-Blackwell).

There is a learning curve associated with military training and business practices. What some soldiers may not realize is that their skills taught through the military have a weighted benefit in the civilian market. Leadership is a standout skill, and so is follow through. Don’t sell yourself short when translating your training, instead listen to this for more advice on rolling your experience into a marketable package. We recently interviewed Mike Harbert, Vice President of Strategic Markets and Relationships at American Military University, on the value of military experience in the business world and civilian market. Check out our great podcast on how to play up your strengths within the job market.

There are a lot of questions to be answered in regards to arming Syrian opposition, and how Middle East security is affecting the U.S. What could go wrong if unknown entities were armed? What is the role of intelligence in such a situation? Dr. Joe Campos, Program Director for Intelligence Studies at American Military University answers these complex questions in the podcast below. Dr. Campos also responds to the complexities of President Obama’s decision not to arm Syrian opposition, and how the complexities and dynamic in this relationship continues to change.