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Engage Network Consult Inspire
Soldier for Life
Kenneth O. Preston
Sergeant Major of the Army
United States Army Retired
Vice President NCO and Soldier Programs
Association of the United States Army
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“The willingness with which our
young people are likely to serve in
any war, no matter how justified,
shall be directly proportional to
how they perceive the Veterans of
earlier wars were treated and
appreciated by their nation.”
– General George
Washington
November 10th,
1781
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Facts About the All-Volunteer Army
• 71% of youth do not qualify for military service due to academics, drugs, physical / medical reasons, or moral character
• 50% of youth admit they know little to nothing about the military
• 50% of recruits come from 7 states (CA, TX, FL, GA, NY, NC, IL)
• 79% of new recruits have a relative who served
• 1% of the US population currently serves in our military
• AMRG study shows that by 2030, only 19% of American youth will qualify for military service
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Vision, Mission and Intent
Vision: The Soldier for Life (SFL) Program improves long-term strategic readiness by
developing a comprehensive network of resources to support every Soldier, Veteran and
Family member through all phases of the Soldier Life Cycle (Start Strong, Serve Strong,
Remain Strong).
Mission: Soldier for Life conducts strategic outreach to shape education, employment, and
health policies, programs and/or services on behalf of our Soldiers, Army Veterans and their
Families.
Intent: SFL influences readiness by:
• Shaping the development or execution of policies, programs, and/or services
• Maintaining a connection with Army Veterans, empowering them to serve as
representatives of the US Army in their communities to inspire the next generation of
Soldiers
• Assisting communities, organizations, businesses and academic institutions to improve
their reception of and service to Soldiers, Army Veterans and their Families
• Serve as the “eyes and ears” on Soldier, Veteran, and Family re-integration, share Best
Practices across the formation and provide constructive feedback to Army leadership at
all levels
Endstate: Army Veterans, Soldiers and Families have a first class, positive Army experience
and continue their service as Army Strong ambassadors and leaders of character in their
communities.
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Leveraging the Soldier Life Cycle
The Soldier Life-Cycle
START STRONG: • Army Veterans and Retirees tell
their Army story and serve as key influencers
• Army recruits Top 29%• Initial Entry Training• Army Values and Warrior Ethos SERVE STRONG:
• The title of Soldier is earned and maintained though honorable service
• Soldiers inculcated with the Army Ethic
• Soldiers continuously provided world-class training and leadership experiences
• Professional military education supports continued development
• Quality transition assistance program• Communities holistically prepared to receive
Veterans, Soldiers and Families. • Army Veterans and Retirees tell their Army
story and serve as key influencers
CONTINUE STRONG: • Pride of service; forever part of the Army family• Army Veterans and Retired Soldiers are active
leaders in their respective communities. • Employers value the character, skills and ethic of
Army Veterans and are inspired to hire them
Quick Facts: • 71% of youth do not qualify for
military service due to academics, drugs, physical / medical reasons, or moral character
• 50% of youth admit they know little to nothing about the military
• 50% of recruits come from 7 states (CA, TX, FL, GA, NY, NC, IL)
• 79% of new recruits have a relative who served
• 1% of the US population currently serves in our military
• AMRG study shows that by 2030, only 19% of American youth will qualify for military service
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Network
SFL fosters a strategic network of key organizations across the US that provides education, employment,
and health resources/ opportunities.
SFL engages communities, organizations, businesses, and academic institutions in order
to better understand all aspects of the “Veteran space.”
Engage Consult
SFL advises military and civilian audiences of the wide array of policies, programs, resources,
practices, and/or opportunities existing in the areas of
employment, education and health.
Inspire
SFL seeks to inspire Soldiers for Life to demonstrate pride in their Service, encourages Communities to take a collaborative approach
to Veteran support, and motivates employers to hire
Veterans.
SFL Lines of Effort
Mission: Soldier for Life conducts strategic outreach to shape education, employment, and health policies, programs and/or services on behalf of our Soldiers, Army Veterans and their Families.
✓ Identify Gaps that Army Veterans, transitioning Soldiers and Families face
✓ Introduce military and civilian audiences to the Soldier for Life program
✓ Leverage the Army Network
and Centers of Influence to
connect Veterans to resources
✓ Actively introduce/connect individuals and/or organizations that share a common purpose
✓ Coordinate and synchronize with interagency stakeholders (DOL, SBA, VA, DHS, etc.)
✓ Serve as the “eyes and ears” on Soldier, Veteran and Family re-integration on behalf of SA, CSA, and SMA
✓ Educate and shape audiences on:
Transition and retirement policies
Army CSPs
Community Action Teams
Hiring a Veteran
✓ Encourage Soldiers of all eras to take pride in having served honorably, tell their Army story and to remain “connected” with our Army
✓ Encourage employers to hire Veterans (“Inspire to Hire”)
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Career Skills Program (CSP)Overview: In support of the Veterans Opportunities to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes
Act of 2011, the Army is partnering with industry employers, educators, community
leaders and training providers to create the CSP.
Policy
• Apprenticeships, Internships,
Employment Skills Training
• Little to no training cost
• Last 180 days on Active Duty
• Unpaid
• High probability of employment
• Provides skill gap training
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Fort Stewart, GAWARTACConstruction (HBI)Vet SquaredIngalls ShipbuildingMarco’s Pizza
Fort Gordon, GAVet Squared
AR 600-81 Soldier for Life Transition Assistance Program
Career Skills ProgramsFort Riley, KSCDLWARTACRyder SystemsIHGAirstreams
Fort Benning, GACDLMSSAVet SquaredMarco’s Pizza
Fort Hood, TXAirstreams HVAC CDLSheet metal Piping WARTACHoH Fellowship Govt Internships Shifting Gears/GM Collison RepairLaw Enforcement
Fort Carson, COWeldingMSSASolarPipingCDLHoH FellowshipPinkerton InvestigatorsWARTACService to SalesSecureSet Cybersecurity
Fort Polk, LAWeldingPipefittingCB&I Electrical
Fort Campbell, KYCDLMSSAPiping/WeldingSiemensHoH FellowshipMechatronicsTroops to Trades
Fort Sill, OKAdv ManufacturingSprinklerWarriors 4 WirelessRyder Systems
Fort Bliss, TXAirstreamsCDLHoH FellowshipMesilla Valley
Training Institute
Over 800 cohorts and 5800graduates
93% job placement
HawaiiConcrete
PreservationJN AutomotiveCVSMSSA (FY18)
Fort Huachuca, AZHoH FellowshipIHG
Fort Irwin, CAAirstreamsCDL
JBLM, WAPipingWeldingHVACCDLPaintersIT/SoftwareAirstreamsHospitalityHoH FellowshipAdv ManufacturingAirframe & PowerplantO2OIHGUS Forestry ServiceSheet Metal
Fort Leonard Wood, MOJones InvestmentsNGTOCRealtyCorps of EngineersShow Me Heroes
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DODI 1322.29 (JTEST-AI)
Fort Knox, KY CDLOpportunity Knox
Fort Leavenworth, KSHoH FellowshipPaintingLocal Govt Internships
JBSAO2OSolar Ready VetsHOLTAccenture
Fort Jackson, SCMarco’s PizzaIT
Fort Drum, NYO2OSolar Ready VetsOSHANatural GasUS Forestry Service
Rock IslandArsenal, IL
CDL
Over 100 programs at 31
installations
Alaska (Greely)Alaska Works PartnershipO2O
Fort Buchanan, PR WARTAC
West Point, NYUBSPrudential
NCRHoH Fellowship (Belvoir)FDM Academy (Reston)First Data (FT Dietrich)
Fort Lee VAMachining SkillsCDLCyber SecurityNew Horizons
Fort Bragg, NCAdv ManufactureCVSCollision Repair CDLLaw EnforcementPipefittingMSSASolar Ready Vets
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• Continue to be a Veteran Advocate
• Help Soldiers, Family Members, and Veterans
navigate the community
• Connect SFL/Army to community
Resources/Leaders
• Reinforce existing Soldier, Family Member, and
Veteran benefits process
• Communicate with each other to reduce
duplicative efforts and increase SFL involvement
in your engagements
What We Can Do Together
10 A Soldier for Life!
Always a Soldier
Once a Soldier
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Homes For Our Troops
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Our MissionTo build and donate specially adapted custom homes nationwide for severely injured post-9/11 Veterans, to enable them to rebuild their lives.
Key Ceremony for Army SFC Edgar Barrera
HFOT Home RecipientMarine Cpl Justin Gaertner
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• Provide homes mortgage free to the Veterans we serve • Homes are 4 bedroom, 2 bath, 2650 sq. ft. • Over 40 Special Adaptations in every home• Veterans select location• Home Build Projects Completed: Over 245 homes in 42states
Building Homes…
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• VA Specially Adapted Housing (SAH) Grant Determination• Veteran application to HFOT • HFOT Veteran Selection Committee • Veterans Conference
• Program Overview• Final interview
• Notification• This is a “Mission Moment” for an HFOT staff member to inform the Veteran that they have been selected and will receive a home
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Veteran Selection
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Program Acceptance
Land Search and
AcquisitionConstruction
Home Delivery
Home Transfer
Rebuilding Lives
Follow Up
HFOT Process
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Community Kickoff
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Volunteer Day
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Key Ceremony
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…Rebuilding LivesEnsuring Veterans’ Success:
• Financial planning beginning at HFOT Veterans’ Conference• Ten year lien• Home Ownership/Maintenance Manual• Support network of HFOT staff, VAAT, and community• Pay it forward program
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Living mortgage-free, HFOT Veterans are able to lead inspiring lives as:
…Rebuilding Lives
• Pilots; Realtors• Athletes- Paralympians; Mountaineers
• Non-profit supporters• Motivational speakers
• Musicians; Artists• Students
• Prosthetic Technician• Entrepreneurs; Law Enforcement Analysts
•Spouses and Parents
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HFOT is consistently ranked as one of the
Top Five Military Nonprofits by Charity Navigator and Charity Watch.
Nearly 90 percent of expenditures on direct support to our Veterans since 2004
Four Stars from Charity Navigator
“A” rating fromCharity Watch
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QUESTIONS?