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Commander's Call To Entrepreneurship Propels Navy Veteran's Passion for Digital Transformation

Commander's Call To Entrepreneurship Propels Navy Veteran's Passion for Digital Transformation

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Published on: 06/10/2023

I’m Geoff Weber from Lenox, Masssachsetts. I left the business world on September 12, 2001 to serve in the US intelligence community, receiving a commission in the US Navy in 2002. I attained the rank of Commander in my twenty years before retirement on April 1, 2022. I served on ships, SEAL teams, and overseas stations. My most arduous tour was serving as a diplomat in Moscow, Russia, advising leadership in Washington, DC of future attacks on Ukraine.

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How This Navy Veteran Turned Gym Anxiety Into A Global Wellness Movement

How This Navy Veteran Turned Gym Anxiety Into A Global Wellness Movement

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Published on: 22/09/2023

My name is Luc-Rikardo Fils, and I’m from the Seattle area. I was in the military for 8 years in the Navy and was honorably discharged in 2021. My highest rank was a Petty Officer, 2nd class, and deployed to USS John C Stennis (CVN 74), and LCS Squadron 1 in San Diego.

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From Bootstrapping to Business Success: This Air Force Veteran Is On A Mission to Disrupt Mental Health Counseling

From Bootstrapping to Business Success: This Air Force Veteran Is On A Mission to Disrupt Mental Health Counseling

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Published on: 01/09/2023

Hi, my name is Neil Colvin and I originally joined the Air Force to get out of Nebraska and to see the world. And then I was stationed at Offutt, Air Force Base... just 15 minutes from where I grew up. I was in the Air Force from 2003 to 2015 and was honorably discharged at the rank of Major.

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How This Army Veteran Turned Financial Education Into A Fun And Rewarding Game To Help With Financial Literacy

How This Army Veteran Turned Financial Education Into A Fun And Rewarding Game To Help With Financial Literacy

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Published on: 04/08/2023

I am Kevin Ruth and I served as an active-duty Army officer from 1990 to 1994. I had a unique four years as I started in the Infantry and was a platoon leader and executive officer before transferring to the Military Police where I was a platoon leader and executive officer again. I was stationed at Fort Hood, Texas the entire time.

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Navy Veteran Is Delivering Success With His Last-Mile Logistics Company

Navy Veteran Is Delivering Success With His Last-Mile Logistics Company

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Published on: 28/07/2023

My name is Morgan Hoogvelt and I reside in Helotes, TX…a little suburb right outside San Antonio, TX. I spent 8 years in the US Navy, on both sides of the coin (prior enlisted and officer). I separated in December of 2004 as a Lt. JG and had spent a couple years on the USS John F. Kennedy (CV-67), which was probably most interesting to me as living on a ship is a very unique experience.

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Breaking Barriers and Empowering Others, This Navy Veteran Aims To Transform Hiring Talent

Breaking Barriers and Empowering Others, This Navy Veteran Aims To Transform Hiring Talent

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Published on: 21/07/2023

I am Robyn Grable, currently living in Simpsonville, SC. South Carolina is the ninth state I have lived in since growing up in Indiana and joining the Navy right after high school. I served for nine years in the United States Navy.

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