Unfortunately, all too often I am asked what members should do if they are discharged with something besides an honorable discharge (like general, other-than-honorable, etc.). First, let us address the different types of discharges: Honorable Discharge If a military service member received a good or excellent rating for their service time, they will be discharged …
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April 24, 2025 Only 23%1 of Americans aged 17-24 pass military eligibility requirements. Common disqualifiers include failure to meet entrance testing requirements, obesity, illicit drug use, criminal past, medical history, and mental health problems. Boot camp narrows the talent funnel even further. Military training pushes people to limits that enable them to develop in ways …
By VA Careers We’ve all been there. Your coveted interview begins, and just as you think things are going well, the hiring manager throws you a curveball. They ask one of your least favorite interview questions, one of those questions that should be easy to answer, but completely throws you off your game. During a …
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By VA Careers Building a great résumé that captures the attention of recruiters and hiring managers can be tough. However, there are a few questions you can ask yourself to help you better set yourself up for success. When you’re building a new résumé, or reviewing an existing one, take a moment to pause and …
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By Pauline Fleming, ACP Building a career that is both professionally and personally fulfilling requires patience and persistence. For those transitioning out of the military, the uncertainty of life after separation often brings pressure to find one’s footing quickly as a member of the civilian workforce. Veterans transition into a new environment, unsure of what …
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Paris Jackson’s biggest concern as she prepared to retire from the Army was finding a new purpose. She prayed and asked God to show her where she was needed next. A financial manager in the military, Jackson found her new purpose helping others build wealth and security for their retirement as a financial advisor for …
Despite a 30-year career in the Army, Lisa Keough faced challenges when she retired from the military. “What kept me up at night was planning for the transition to try to figure out what you want to do for your second career and for what company to continue to provide for your family,” she said. …
By Autumn Rice, ACP According to the US Department of Labor, nearly 200,000 men and women leavemilitary service and return to civilian life every year. Those 200,000 individuals are faced withdeciding which career path they would like to take post service. For many, this uncertainty isdaunting. Since 2012, American Corporate Partners (ACP) has worked with …
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By Jennifer Williams A transition back into civilian life can pose a variety of difficult experiences for service members and their families. Besides figuring out next steps, you also have to find those new opportunities. Luckily, there are plenty of resources available for transitioning veterans who need help getting started and what better time than National Mentoring …
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How ex-Ranger Vincent ‘Rocco’ Vargas broke into Hollywood. Army Ranger. Border Patrol agent. Writer. All-around badass. Vincent “Rocco” Vargas has an eclectic collection of accomplishments under this belt. But the one he’s probably best known for is playing Gilberto “Gilly” Lopez on the FX series “Mayans M.C.” for six years. Vargas graced the cover of …
