Veteran Lifestyle Magazine

Your business is established in your corner of the industry. You make a good living, and what you’re doing solves a real problem for your customers. You know you’re ready for more business, but it feels like you’re hitting a wall. Veteran EDGE wants to help you break through and take the next step! Over a three-day conference, you’ll gather with other veteran and military spouse entrepreneurs with growth-stage businesses. Together, you’ll learn how to take those next steps to get your business where you want to go. Join us March 19-21 in Dallas, TX to learn from business leaders who have been where you are. Are you ready to grow? Apply today and learn how! Link in comments below. ⤵️

#TeamCTA values our Veterans and actively take steps to engage those who are within our workforce. In 2024, we were able to add over 120 new Veterans to our ranks from across the US Armed Forces! We partner with VERG, our Veteran Employees Resource Group, to make sure that new Veteran employees receive a welcome packet with resources at New Employee Orientation and continue to engage them throughout their careers at CTA. This year marks the 10th anniversary of VERG and we are looking forward to helping them celebrate and finding new ways to engage with and celebrate our veterans! Are you or someone you know a Veteran? Interested in a career in transportation or public service? There is not a better place to build or continue your career than the CTA! Learn more at https://lnkd.in/gSYB6qZ #ChicagoTransitAuthority #WeMoveChicago #IAmTransitTalent #Transit #HR #VeteranTalent #VERG #CTARecap #CTARecap2024 Dyamond Scales, MBA, SHRM-CP, Leticia Nieto, Lindsey Simon Estupinan, Art Cristino, Frank Gutierrez, Donald Bonds

🎙️ VET S.O.S. Podcast - Season 5 Premiere! 🎙️ Welcome to the highly anticipated first episode of Season 5 of the VET S.O.S. Podcast! We're thrilled to kick off the new year with a special guest who embodies the spirit of service and innovation—Susan L. Combs, founder of Pancakes for Roger Inc. Susan shares the deeply personal and inspiring story of how her father, the late Major General Roger E. Combs, and his simple request for pancakes during hospice care became the catalyst for a global movement. Through Pancakes for Roger Inc., Susan has channeled her grief into a force for good, creating pathways to honor veterans and their families. Episode Highlights: - The Pancakes for Roger Story: Learn how a moment of love and care sparked a nonprofit that has reached all 50 states and 29 countries across all seven continents. - A Lifelong Commitment to Service: Raised in a military household, Susan’s upbringing instilled a service ethos that drives her philanthropic endeavors today. - Empowering Veterans: Discover how Pancakes for Roger supports veterans through creative initiatives, such as: - Veteran Legal Assistance: Partnering with the University of Missouri’s School of Law Veterans Clinic to help veterans navigate VA claims and discharge upgrades. - Pancake Month: An annual February tradition inviting people worldwide to share pancake photos, raising awareness and funds for veteran support programs. - Future Initiatives: Susan’s plans for programs like “Soldier Shark Tank” to foster veteran entrepreneurship and tiny home communities for veteran recovery. Fun and Heartwarming Details: - From creative pancake designs to incredible locations (like Antarctica!), hear how Pancake Month has become a beloved tradition. - Stories of meaningful connections, including military bases, families, and organizations coming together to support the cause. Be Part of the Movement: February is Pancake Month! Whether you’re enjoying classic buttermilk pancakes, waffles (aka “pancakes with abs”), or international variations like crepes and scallion pancakes, your participation makes a difference. Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #PancakesForRoger and tag the organization to support veterans worldwide. 🔗 Learn more and join the movement: pancakesforroger.org 📸 Don’t forget: Posts must be public to be counted toward donations! This is an episode packed with inspiration, laughter, and actionable ways to give back. Tune in to hear Susan’s incredible journey, and join us in making an impact—one pancake at a time. 🌟 #vetsos #vetsospodcast #military #transitioningmilitary #militarytransition #militaryspouses #militaryspouse #militarycommunity #militaryveterans #veterans #veteran #veterantransition #transitioningveterans #veteranshelpingveterans #transitioningservicemembers Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://lnkd.in/eJkHJyWt

📣 Chicago Veterans: it’s time to unite, grow, and elevate 📣 Join me and visit the Institute for Veterans and Military Families - IVMF Bunker Labs Table at the Legislative Update & Networking for Veteran Business Owners on January 27 at the Union League Club of Chicago! Connect with legislators, discover resources, and advocate for the Veteran entrepreneurial community. Register now and secure your spot! Special thanks to Frank Gutierrez and the Veterans Chamber of Commerce for partnering with IVMF in Chicagoland. #VeteranBusinessOwners #NetworkingEvent"

Ryan Hunt, serial entrepreneur and retired Army Officer, discusses amazing veteran programs such the Institute of Veterans and Military Families EBV program, Bunker Labs, and much more. Also, he dives into military transition and the challenges of lost identities and lost tribe.