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Col Tim Geraghty, USMC (Ret.), author of Peacekeepers at War, shares his gripping account of the October 23, 1983 suicide truck bombings that killed 241 US Marines in their barracks at the Beirut International Airport, as well as 58 French paratroopers two miles away. In this long-awaited book, the Marine commander of the U.S. Multinational Peacekeeping Force that was destroyed by terrorists in Lebanon tells his story and reminds us on this July 4th weekend, that our fight for freedom is ongoing. Continue Reading »

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Leo Thorsness, a Congressional Medal of Honor recipient and Vietnam Prisoner of War, has a unique resume, with experience as an Air Force pilot, a corporate executive and State Senator. His new book, Surviving Hell: A POWs Journey, is a powerful account of life as a POW that is authentic and compelling. Leo has tells his story of survival in a way that provides lessons for anyone. Whether you are in the military, a veteran, or a citizen, you can apply his essential building blocks of character, courage, faith and loyalty to your life and career challenges. For more from Leo Thorsness, listen to the entire show or visit www.leothorsness.com.

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West Point graduate Allen Clark served in the Vietnam War, and in his new memoir, Wounded Soldier, Healing Warrior, he recounts his triumph over war wounds, physical injuries, devastation and despair. After a successful career in banking, energy and real estate, Clark served as Assistant Secretary of Veterans Affairs. He now helps wounded and troubled veterans overcome adversity and “be all they can be.” His poignant story is an encouragement to anyone facing personal or career challenges.

For more from Allen Clark, listen to the entire show or visit www.woundedsoldierhealingwarrior.com.

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Dr. Vince Patton, Director Community Outreach, Military Advantage/Monster Worldwide and Retired Career Coast Guardsman, brings the knowledge and experience of a 30-year military career and multiple advanced degrees to the subject of employing veterans. Dr. Patton addresses:

• Issues facing transitioning service members
• The value of career fairs for employers and job seekers
• How to help disabled veterans get jobs
• Job opportunities in government
• Transferable skills from military to civilian jobs
• Education options for military personnel
• How to attract vets to work for your company.

For more from Dr. Vince Patton, listen to the entire show. To jumpstart your job search and career advancement today, visit www.betterjobbetterlife.com for 7 FREE videos that will transform your career.

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Why would you went to employ storytelling in cover letters — or indeed in any part of your job search? Cover letters offer job-seekers great latitude to tell stories because letters are quite compatible with the narrative form. In a cover letter, you can engage the employer, make an emotional connection, show results, and become instantly memorable by including at least one paragraph in the form of a powerful story. Not all employers read cover letters (about a third don’t), but those who read, do truly read the letter, unlike the resume, which they almost always skim. Continue Reading »

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Source: PRWEB Soldiers’ Angels announces a new partnership to support veterans making the transition to civilian careers. The military support nonprofit is teaming up with wounded veteran Matt Bernard and his new IT company, Brinestone, LLC, to assist veterans working toward professional certifications in the Internet Technology field. Exceptional veteran employees of Brinestone who demonstrate career potential and interest will be eligible to receive support from Soldiers’ Angels for their training and testing costs to earn CompTIA Network+ 2007 and Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) certification. These two certifications are highly prized, and both of the skills sets tested will continue to be in high demand in the Information Technology field. Continue Reading »

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