LibGuides: Veterans and Active Military: Your Transition: Inspiration, Memoirs and Helpful Triggers

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Make the Connection
Watch and connect with Veteran Stories. And, join the conversation on Facebook, YouTube, or Instagram. Your words can encourage someone in need to reach out for support and treatment. This site is from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for Military Personnel
The goal of TAP is to prepare all eligible members of the Military Services for a transition to civilian life, including preparing them to meet Career Readiness Standards (CRS).

Veterans Day Message from President McMenamin 11/11/24
November 11, 2024
Dear UCNJ Community,
I want to take a moment to reflect on the courage, sacrifice and dedication of the men and women who have served in our nation's armed forces. [IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS: To view the entire message , click the hyperlink above, and then click on the downloaded document at the upper right of your screen.]

° A tribute to New Jersey veterans by Craig A. Czarnecki
Call Number: 355.009749 Cz995 Cranford Campus

Publication Date: 2009

A new mission for veterans -- disaster relief
In this Ted Talk, Jake Wood, from Team Rubicon, reveals how veterans can contribute to disaster response. See also: https://teamrubiconusa.org/
StoryCorps
These recordings are collected in the U.S. Library of Congress and in our online archive which is now the largest single collection of human voices ever gathered.
Travis Mills: Sizzle Reel 1:Never Give Up. Never Quit
In this 3 minute video, listen to Travis Mills (retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, recalibrated war warrior, motivational speaker and founder of the Travis Mills Foundation).
Veterans History Project
From the Library of Congress - so that future generations may hear directly from veterans and better understand what they saw, did and felt during their service.
What Lies Ahead ?
Video from U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Aerial Recovery
To effectively respond to natural disasters and man-made disasters and combat sex trafficking.
Project DYNAMO: Veteran-Led International Rescues
We conduct global and domestic operations, in “The Grey Space”, where the U.S. government lacks access or a presence to rescue the most vulnerable populations, including hostages, unlawfully detained Americans, and victims of human trafficking.
Rescue 101 SAR
Rescue 101 SAR is a veteran-led organization dedicated to serving communities and individuals across the United States with search and rescue operations; emergency response; disaster preparation, response, and relief; and community education.
Team Rubicon
a veteran-led humanitarian organization, built to serve global communities before, during, and after disasters and crises.
Veteran Rescue Mission
a Veteran led front searching for all homeless Vets in order to pair them with their earned benefits,