With the unfolding of current events in Afghanistan, Veterans may question the meaning of their service, whether it was worth the sacrifices they made and/or may feel increased affects of moral injuries they may have experienced. This information was adapted from guidance published by VA on Aug. 16, 2021 from veteransaffairs@messages.va.gov. **What you might see: Veterans…
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Kathy is the owner and Chief Innovator at Vanguard Veteran, LLC. She is a consultant, speaker, trainer, coach and author. It is her life's calling to lead the Veteran Champion movement.
Vanguard Veteran's mission is to equip civilians to become Veteran Champions. As a consultant and trainer, Kathy helps employers acquire and keep Veteran talent, faith community leaders build "Military/Veteran Ministries" and leaders develop their leadership capacity.
Whether you are a neighbor, employer, faith community leader, attorney, healthcare provider, educator, or any other member of society, Kathy's book is for YOU. “Beyond ‘Thank you For Your Service:’ the Veteran Champion handbook for civilians” can be found on Amazon.
She lives in the greater Phoenix area and was appointed to Governor Ducey's Veterans Service Advisory Commission and elected to the Southwest Veteran Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.
How do I start a “Military Ministry?”
In May, during Military Appreciation Month, one of the most impactful ways you can support military families, is to start a “Military Ministry” within your congregation. A “Military Ministry” is a volunteer-led grassroots, practical and spiritual place for military-connected people to belong inside a place of worship. These volunteers are not therapists or counselors –…
Read MoreLean on Veterans: Who better to help lead your teams through crisis?
In these unusual times, who better to lean on than Service members, Veterans (and military spouses) who thrive in the face of uncertainty, know how to lead and are highly resilient. This 4-part video series explains why you you should lean on them and how to identify them. Series introduction. March 23, 2020, Click here.…
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