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What was it like to deploy to Iraq as the war kicked off? Laura was the first wave of the invasion after the Marines. She talked about the whole experience in her book Sirens: How to Pee Standing Up which is based on the journal she kept while deployed overseas. Post contains affiliate links Listen […]
This week I’m having Janai Brown share about her experience of joining the military and how you can overcome your fears about joining the military! 3 Ways To Manage Your Fears About Joining The Military by Janai Brown If you’re feeling nervous and afraid about joining the military, I can definitely relate. Basic training scared […]
Brave Women, Strong Faith: Inspiring Stories by Military Women and Wives is a “battle cry of praise.” The collaborative authors of this project have successfully shared the military experience from the Christian perspective. In its pages, this book seeks to comfort those feeling alone, encourage those facing struggle, and to connect those in need of community. […]
What are the best military transition resources out there for those leaving the military and beginning a civilian career? I went to LinkedIn to find out and was blown away by all the programs that are available for military members. Today I am sharing the best transitioning resources. Mentorship Veterati is a mentoring platform that […]
It is challenging to be a woman in a leadership position in the military, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done. We get a chance to see how Gwendolyn overcame the challenges she faced especially when she made the switch from Enlisted to Officer through Officer Candidate School. Listen to the full episode here. […]
Though Janet never had the opportunity to deploy to Vietnam, she answered her nation’s call to serve. She was ready to go overseas to serve, but never had the opportunity. Instead, she worked across the country and talked about the struggles she faced as a woman in the military married to a non-military member. My […]
What was it like to serve during the Vietnam War as a Woman? Check out Diane Sherwood’s experience of serving in the Air Force during Vietnam. As one of the first women to be a jet engine mechanic she found a supportive group. Unlike many stories you hear of harassment and overcoming difficulties, Diane had […]
Linsey shared her military sexual trauma story on the Women of the Military Podcast last year, you can check it out here. It was hard for her to share her story. Taking the step forward to share her experience caused her to experience PTSD. The military culture around sexual assault and rape is a huge […]
Sometimes moments in our lives change our trajectory. If Robyn hadn’t met a recruiter in high school, she might not have joined the Navy. If she had signed her enlistment papers before leaving for training, she would have likely served twenty years. Life would have been different. Hear Robyn’s story of an unexpected end to […]
This week on the Women of the Military Podcast I’m answering What Branch Should You Join? And my friend Kerri Jeter from Freedom Sisters Podcast helped me share her wisdom in this week’s blog post. So check out why she says, “Go Army, join the Coast Guard.” Go Army, join the Coast Guard Joining the […]
