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“So why should we care?” “This sounds expensive.” “This isn’t for us.” Over the last three years advocating on Capitol Hill, we’ve had some terrible meetings. Not every meeting will be a success. We’ve left meetings and felt like we bombed it. Remember, it only takes one “yes” to start a movement. Nothing happens overnight. You may hear 1,000 “no’s” before the “yes”. Keep going. After each failed meeting, re-play the conversation and figure out where it went off track. Course correct and try again. Change is never easy. It takes sustained effort over time and people who never give up. #keepgoing #MAA #empowerment #autismacceptance #militaryspouse #missionready #MissionAlphaAdvocacy #army #navy #airforce #marines #coastguard #spaceforce

Active Duty Military Members and Veterans: If someone told you that you could save over $100K on anything by not taking what was in right in front of you, would you think twice about taking it? VGLI will cost YOU the VETERAN $126K over the next 30 years for a $500K policy. A civilian policy for women age 40 for $500K over those 30 years will range from $13,801 - $25,260. Men age 40 for $500K for a private policy will range $17,366 - $33,000 over those 30 years! That means more than likely you will save over $100K by going with a private insurance company. Want to save some money, time and frustration - let's talk! You know me, schedule is in the comments! #airforce #army #coastguard #marines #navy #spaceforce #veterans #VGLI #lifeinsurance

This post is spot on for #EFMP and SNP families trying to access #ABA services. DoD needs to assess all quantitative and non-quantitative limitations that serve as barriers to accessing #healthcare and #mentalhealth. Portions of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) need to be enacted for #militaryfamilies to prevent some of the issues #military #specialneeds families have brought up about the Autism Care Demonstration. MHPAEA could also help with accessing clinical #behavioralhealth services to treat #anxiety and #depression before thoughts turn towards #suicide. Resource gaslighting is an issue we need to solve NOW to increase the #ArmedForces readiness, resilience, and retention as well as bolster #suicideprevention! #AirForce #Army #CoastGuard #MarineCorps #Navy #SpaceForce #militarychildren #militaryspouse #exceptionalneeds

The Transformational Power of Self-Acceptance: Insights from Brent Chadick on the HeroFront Podcast T. Brent (Chip) Chadick In a narrative reminiscent of gladiator triumphs, he delves into the realization that true growth stems from moments of humility and self-affirmation. “Imposter syndrome, it’s a valid point—I’ve certainly grappled with that sentiment numerous times. And you know, embracing self-love has truly been a journey. It’s about finding that equilibrium between accepting oneself and striving for success with humility, rather than pursuing success at any cost.” Listen to the full conversation at: https://lnkd.in/d6sNUEDp #veteran #marines #army #airforce #navy #eq #coastguard #spaceforce #mentalhealth #resiliency #military #inspirational #miltok #deployment #militarylife #herofront #menshealth #growthmindset #leadercoach #afsa #weareafsa #afsasummit24 #humility

I often get asked why I continue to push the human performance optimization narrative for our military when they are “never going to listen or change.” 🥊 Truth: the military is a difficult market to influence….its akin to the slow turn of a ship. That will not deter my efforts. Why? It’s my passion So I educate, discuss the impacts, and engage in great debate about the value of what HPO brings to our service members. In my experience, it’s simply the lack of understanding around the “WIFM” that often pushes HPO down the priority list. But here’s the thing (insert red star cluster)…. If we don't start prioritizing a strong counter-offensive that considers #warfighter performance, we will be outpaced. Equipment and weapons are just objects without the warfighter. Our focus must remain on them. And it doesn’t stop there….. My passion is now pivoting to the #veteran space. I am excited to consult with organizations who support our veteran population to provide them the very best opportunity to heal, grow, and flourish. HPO does not end when service does. #humanperformance #military #marines #marinecorps #semperfi #semperfidelis #army #navy #airforce #coastguard #spaceforce #health #wellness #tacticalathlete #veterans

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🚢 Navigating the Navy & Marine Corps PLD Application Process? 🚢 If you're in the process of submitting a Permanent Limited Duty (PLD) application, this video is for you! 🎥 I break down the steps to build a successful PLD submission and where to find all the materials you need. Whether you're active duty, reserve, or supporting a service member, this guide will help you navigate the process with confidence. 🔗 Watch the full video on YouTube now using this link: https://lnkd.in/e3qbJFp2 #MilitaryLaw #Navy #MarineCorps #PLD #Veterans #LegalTips #MilitarySupport

#getyourlifeinsurancebeforeyourbdd If someone told you that you could save over $100K on anything by not taking what was in right in front of you, would you think twice about taking it? VGLI will cost YOU the VETERAN $126K over the next 30 years for a $500K policy. A civilian policy for women age 40 for $500K over those 30 years will range from $13,801 - $25,260. Men age 40 for $500K for a private policy will range $17,366 - $33,000 over those 30 years! That means more than likely you will save over $100K by going with a private insurance company. Want to save some money, time and frustration - let's talk! You know me, schedule is in the comments! #airforce #army #coastguard #marines #navy #spaceforce #veterans #VGLI #lifeinsurance

Controversial thoughts coming at you LinkedIn land… When did doing the right thing become a questionable action? Last week The Home of Record Project received an assistance request from a United States Marine Corps veteran who had some extremely bad luck and hit rock bottom. We’ve been walking this Marine through the many other resources that are out there to get the assistance needed on many action items on their list. It is mind blowing the amount of pushback and questioning received as well the cookie cutter responses asking if we had reached out to the usual other organizations who either don’t really do any tangible work, have a 30+ day waiting period, or aren’t able to assist for other one or another reason. Waste of tax dollars and donors money. And we wonder why the suicide rate among veterans is through the roof. We keep throwing money at the wrong thing. Let’s start earlier on to avoid the situation in the first place. I promise it would be cheaper. Open your aperture even just a little bit. We all need to be doing better. Not just for ourselves but for others. #military #veteran #army #navy #marinecorps #airforce #spaceforce #coastguard #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #veteranshelpingveterans #menshealthmonth