Warriors Connected

October -December 2018

CONNECTING MARINES WITH OPPORTUNITIES

www.marineforlife.org

The Official Newsletter of the Marine for Life Network

TABLE of contents

Tel: 866.645.8760

Email: M4Lops@usmc.mil

Website: www.marineforlife.org

Company Information

3 Good News Story

6 Upcoming Network Events

11 Resources of the Quarter

5 Get to Know Your Regional Network Coordinator

14 Recommended Reading

16 Connect with Marine for Life

9 RNC Corner

4 Marine for Life Regional Map

GOODNews Story!Captain Matt Wood, USMCRM4L Representative, San Antonio, TX

Recently the Marine for Life Network and the San Antonio Marine for Life (M4L) Representative helped a retired Marine Colonel in landing a position with Booz

Allen as a Strategy Consultant in Texas.

Col Russ Mantzel retired in June 2018 and relocated to San Antonio, TX. Col Mantzel applied to numerous positions with various employers over several months, including Booz Allen, but had not made any headway.

The M4L Representative in San Antonio connected with Col Mantzel to discuss his career goals, develop a plan of action and coached him in how to best adopt appropriate business language and attitudes while still retaining the drive and cultural excellence that distinguishes Marines. The M4L Representative connected Col Mantzel with the Hill Country Metroplex Marines (a key networking entity in the San Antonio area), the USO Pathfinder Program, and various other network contacts for targeted organizations such as Booz Allen, Amazon, Caterpillar, Valero, and CACI.

After coaching and preparation by the M4L Representative, Col Mantzel interviewed with Booz Allen in July. Near the end of July, Booz Allen offered Col Mantzel a position as a Strategy Consultant for an Air Force project at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph. This offer included his preferred location at a salary commensurate with his experience and ability. Col Mantzel was very satisfied and excited and started in August.

Col Mantzel is extremely pleased with the assistance he received from the M4L Network and the M4L Representative.

What can we learn from Col Mantzel:

1. Join the Marine for Life Network and connect with a local M4L Representative2. Visit your installation’s Transition Readiness office and talk to a Personal and Professional Development Advisor who can provide career counseling and a range of transition workshops

Still searching for more in-depth assistance with transition? Contact your installation’s Transition Readiness staff. Join the Marine for Life Network by completing the form. You can also follow the Marine for Life Network on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.

How the Marine for Life Network

and our Representatives can work with Transitioning

Marines!

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Marine for Life Regional Map

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Get to KnowYour Regional Network Coordinator (RNC)Regional Network Coordinators work to support transitioning Marines/Sailors and assist with connecting you to opportunities throughout the Marine for Life Network. In some cases, the RNC may be able to put you in touch with a Marine for Life Representative, local to your area! Feel free to contact an RNC nearest to you for more information:

Southeast RNC:

Mr. Mark D. Munger

mark.munger@usmc.mil

Northeast RNC:

Mr. Ricky “Rick” Butler

ricky.butler@usmc.mil

Central RNC:

Mr. Timothy “Skip” Crawley

timothy.crawley@usmc.mil

West RNC:

Mr. Jamal A. Brown

jamal.brown@usmc.mil

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UPCOMINGNetworking EventsBelow are dates of professional networking events taking place throughout the country (listed by region), in which you can attend free of charge.

• October 11, 2018: Recruit Military Chicago Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 1410 Museum Campus Drive,

Chicago, IL 60605

• October 11, 2018: Baltimore Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 1101 Russell Street, Baltimore, MD 21230 (M&T

Bank Stadium)

• October 16, 2018: HOH Philadelphia Hiring Expo with Philadelphia Flyers, 0900-1400, 3601 South Broad

Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (Wells Fargo Center)

• October 17, 2018: HOH Hiring Expo with the Washington Capitals, 0900-1400, 601 F St NW, Washington, DC

20004 (Capital One Arena)

• October 18, 2018: HOH Military Spouse Hiring Reception, 1930-2130, 7002 Arundel Mills Cir #7777, Hanover,

MD 21076 United States (Maryland Live! Casino at Arundel Mills)

• October 18, 2018: Marine for Life Veteran/Employer Networking Event, 1730-1930, 7002 Arundel Mills Circle,

Handover MD 21076 (The Prime Rib at Live! Casino & Hotel)

• October 18, 2018: Pittsburgh Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 100 Art Rooney Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

(Heinz Field)

• October 25, 2018: HOH Newark Hiring Expo with the New Jersey Devils, 0900-1400, 25 Lafayette St,

Newark, NJ 07102 (Prudential Center)

• November 6, 2018: Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling HOH Military Hiring Fair, 0800-1330, Joint Base Anacostia-

Bolling, DC

• November 8, 2018: Greater Washington, DC Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 1600 FedEx Way, Landover, MD

20785 (FedEx Field)

• November 15, 2018: Philadelphia Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, One Lincoln Financial Field Way,

Philadelphia, PA 19148 (Lincoln Financial Field)

• November 15, 2018: Detroit Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 2000 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48226 (Ford Field)

• December 13, 2018: Indianapolis Veterans Job Fair, 1100-1500, 500 South Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN

46225 (Lucas Oil Stadium)

Northeast Region

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UPCOMING Networking Events

Central Region

Southeast Region

• October 23, 2018: Peninsula Workforce Development Center, 0800 - 1415, 600 Butler Farm Road, Hampton, VA, Pre register @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/transition-on-the-go-event-tickets-4850657220

• October 25, 2018: Fort Belvoir Career Fair, Fort Belvoir Community Center, 0900 -1400, 10300 Taylor Rd, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060, Registration required @ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ft-belvoir-career-fair-25-oct-2018-attendee-registration-tickets-48807165546

• November 1, 2018: Keesler Air Force Base 0900-1400, ESGR, 500 Fisher Street, Sablich Center, Bldg. 701, Biloxi, MS

• October 4, 2018: Dallas Metroplex Marines Monthly Luncheon• October 10, 2018: NextOp Employer Panel moderated by Maj Steph Drake, Houston M4L Rep• October 19, 2018: Dallas Veterans Business Network Lunch• October 25, 2018: Ft. Hood Military Spouse Employment Forum• October 25, 2018: 4th Annual Bexar County (San Antonio, TX) VetServ (One Stop Shop for

veterans applying for federal, state and local benefits) • November 2, 2018: Marine for Life Program Brief to RS Albuquerque staff• November 6-7, 2018: Colorado Springs AMPLIFY Military Spouse Career Intensive Preparation

event• November 8, 2018: Dallas Metroplex Marines Monthly Luncheon• November 16, 2018: Dallas Veterans Business Network Lunch • December 7, 2018: Dallas Metroplex Marines Monthly Luncheon• December 21, 2018: Dallas Veterans Business Network Lunch

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UPCOMING Networking Events

• October 3, 2018: Marine for Life Networking Event, 1830-2030, 1201 1st Ave S., Seattle, WA 98134 (Pyramid)

• October 15, 2018: HOH Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Military Spouse Symposium, 0900-1430, 2000 Signer Blvd Honolulu, HI 96818 (Historic Hickam Officers’ Club)

• October 16-17, 2018: HOH Schofield Barracks Transition Summit, 0800-1600, Schofield Barracks, HI 96857

• October 18, 2018: HOH Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam Transition Summit, 0800-1600, 915 North Road, Bldg. 1314, Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam, HI 96818 (Club Pearl)

• October 19, 2018: HOH Marine Corps Base Hawaii Transition Summit, 0800-1600, Kahuna's Recreation Center, Bldg. 1629, Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii, HI 96863

• October 19, 2018: Military Women Career Symposium, 0830-1600, 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058 (Pacific Views Event Center)

• October 17, 2018: Chevron Information & Hiring Event Camp Pendleton, 1600-1900, MCB Camp Pendleton Leatherneck Lanes, Bldg. 1339, Classroom 2

• October 26, 2018: Law Enforcement Career Fair, 1000-1300, MCAS Miramar, Miramar Room (The Hub)

• October 24, 2018: Spouse Transition & Readiness Seminar (STARS), 0800-1130, MCAS Miramar, Miramar Room (The Hub)

• October 25, 2018: Camp Pendleton Transition Resource & Hiring Event, 0800-1200, 202850, San Jacinto Rd, Oceanside, CA 92058 (Pacific Views Event Center)

• October 26, 2018: 4th Annual Veterans and People with Disabilities Career Fair, 0900-1400, California State University Los Angeles, CA

• November 14, 2018: Spouse Transition & Readiness Seminar (STARS), 1400-1600, Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, CA

West Region

Tips for Networking During the Holidays!

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RNC CornerBy Mark Munger, Southeast Regional Network Coordinator, and Jamal Brown, West Regional Network Coordinator

No Federal or Marine Corps Endorsement Applied

Networking during the holidays has the potential of paying big dividends. Why? Well if

you think about it, people are usually in a much better mood during the holiday season, and therefore may be open to more casual conversation than normal. In fact, the holiday season is full of social events, which can provide excellent opportunities for face-to-face networking. With that in mind, here are a few tips to consider, to help maximize your networking efforts while you’re out socializing during the holiday season:

Holiday GatheringsWhether you’re at on office holiday party, or a social event with friends and family, chances are there will be folks in attendance that you’ve never met before. Instead of solely socializing with your immediate circle of friends, consider taking advantage of the opportunity to introduce yourself to people you don’t know. After all, isn’t that what networking is all about – getting to know people you don’t. By doing so, you’re literally building your network, and that one new person you meet could possibly pay big dividends for you later on in the future!

Don’t just talk about yourself, get to know other peopleStrong networks are built on strong relationships. Be careful not to spend too much time talking just about yourself, what you do, what you want to do, etc. While you certainly should speak to your personal interests (so people can get to know you), you also want to ask open-ended questions that foster engaging conversation in which the other party can actively participate. Be flexible with your conversation and really pay attention to the other parties involved, this will help you to develop better relationships with the people within your network.

VolunteerAside from social gatherings, the holiday season is also full of volunteer opportunities. Organizations and various non-profits are always looking for people to lend a hand (i.e. Toys for Tots). You may even find volunteer opportunities at your local Marine Corps Installation. Regardless of where you volunteer your time, the opportunity to network will certainly always present itself. Think about it, by volunteering your time you’re destined to meet new people, thus growing your personal/professional network. Plus, if you’re volunteering, you’re probably doing something that has significance to you personally – meaning you’re likely to have something in common with the folks you meet (a great recipe for engaging conversation).

Tips for Networking During the Holidays, continued…

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No Federal or Marine Corps Endorsement Applied

Pick three organizations in an industry you are considering pursuing. Look them

up on LinkedIn.

a. See if you are connected to anyone in the organization.b. Explore the wording of open position descriptions and qualifications.c. Research to see if they have a veterans program.

Take the opportunity to reach out to five of your LinkedIn connections. Let them

know how you have developed since you last communicated with them.

Pick out five connections and say thank you for something you might have

gleaned from them, but forgot to acknowledge.

Staying active with your networking connections is important. The holiday season can be a productive networking time. Balancing priorities

and remembering your transition is important!

Don’t forget about your LinkedIn network during the holidays! Here are some tips to maximize your holiday downtime by keeping your LinkedIn

network fresh!

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RESOURCESOf the Quarter

Employment

No Federal or Marine Corps Endorsement Applied

The United States Secret Service is a federal law

enforcement agency with headquarters in Washington, D.C., and more than 150 offices throughout the United States and abroad. Established in 1865 solely to suppress the counterfeiting of U.S. currency, today the Secret Service is mandated by Congress to carry out the integrated missions of protection and investigation.

The US Secret Service is a strong advocate for, and maintains a firm commitment to employing our U.S. veterans. These admired and respected men and women upload many of the same values that are a critical part of the Secret Service’s core values and overall culture.

There is a powerful reason why veterans are admired, respected and sought out to fill important roles in their communities. Aside from leadership skills, veterans possess valuable intangible traits such as loyalty, dependability, enthusiasm, initiative, integrity, and judgment. These are the exact characteristics the Secret Service looks for in a qualified candidate, and they remain dedicated to finding and hiring individuals that not only exhibit such traits, but consistently apply them in all that they do.

Veterans and eligible family members may be given preference during the hiring process when applying for U.S. Secret Service positions. For more information on the vast career opportunities within the Secret Service, you can visit www.secretservice.gov or contact Retired Marine and U.S. Secret Service Talent Acquisition Specialist, Elmer Pagaragan at 202-712-0642.

For more information regarding career opportunities and benefits for Veterans within the U.S. Secret Service, contact Mr. Pagaragan at: elmer.pagaragan@usss.dhs.govOr (202)-713-0642

Mr. Elmer Pagaragan, USMC Retired & Talent Acquisition Specialist, U.S. Secret Service

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Operation Homefront assists military families during difficult

financial times by providing food assistance, auto and home repair,

vision care, travel and transportation, moving assistance, essential home items, and rent-free

transitional housing for wounded veterans and their families.

Operation Homefront is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit whose mission is to build strong, stable, and secure military families so they can thrive — not simply struggle to get by — in the communities they have worked so hard to protect. For over fifteen years, Operation Homefront has provided programs that offer: RELIEF (through Critical Financial Assistance and transitional housing programs), RESILIENCY (through permanent housing and caregiver support services) and RECURRING FAMILY SUPPORT programs and services throughout the year that help military families overcome the short-term bumps in the road so they don’t become long-term chronic problems. Operation Homefront has consistently earned high ratings from leading charity rating services, including Charity Navigator, which gave OH 4 Stars for 11 consecutive years for superior service and accountability. At Operation Homefront, 92 percent of expenditures goes directly toward delivering programs and services to the military families who need it most.

No Federal or Marine Corps Endorsement Applied

RELIEF RESILIENCY

RECURRING SUPPORT

Helping military families gain long-term stability is a specific concern of Operation Homefront.

Homes on the Homefront awards mortgage-free homes, impacting veteran families for

generations to come. The caregivers for wounded warriors also need help and that is

why we formed Hearts of Valor.

Operation Homefront supports every military family member. OH host a gala each year that recognizes extraordinary military kids and host multiple Homefront

Celebrations, Star-Spangled Baby Showers, Back-to-School Brigades and Holiday Meals for Military events each year to show their appreciation to military spouses.

For more information about Operation Homefront and their services, visit https://www.operationhomefront.org

Community Resource

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Forever GI Bill - Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act

Questions about college? Contact the experts:Ms. Deborah Marconda: Deborah.Marconda@usmc.mil (Leadership Scholar Program Manager)Ms. Patricia A. Hackett: patricia.Hackett@usmc.mil (Education Services Manager)

The Harry W. Colmery Veterans Educational Assistance Act, also known as the “Forever GI Bill,” was signed into law on August 17, 2017, and brings significant changes to Veterans’ education benefits over the next few years. Most enhance or expand education benefits for Veterans, service members, families and survivors.

These provisions go into effect immediately:

• The 15-year time limit for using Post-9/11 G.I. Bill benefits is eliminated for those Veterans who left active duty on or after January 1, 2013, as well as qualifying dependents

• Reservists who had eligibility under the Reserve Educational Assistance program (REAP) and who previously lost their eligibility under the program’s sunset provision will have their service credited toward the Post-9-11/G.I. Bill program

• Certain work-studies will be permanently authorized. Previously, these had to be re-authorized by Congress every few years

• The VetSuccess on Campus program will become available to students across the country• The VA will work to help Veterans more clearly identify schools that offer them priority enrollment

Changes coming:

• Changes to Licensing and Certification Charges• Changes to Survivors' and Dependents' Educational Assistance• Changes to Transfer of Benefits (TEB)• Consolidation of Benefit Levels• Informing Schools about Beneficiary Entitlement

For more information regarding the Forever GI Bill, visit: https://www.benefits.va.gov/GIBILL/forevergibill.asp

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No Federal or Marine Corps Endorsement Applied

“Leadership, Achieving Life-Changing SUCCESS From Within”

SgtMaj McMichael delivers an outstanding

depiction of ten leadership principles he found valuable during his life before, during and after the Marine Corps. The ten principles he centers the book around are:

1. Walk the walk2. Practice dinner table values3. Impress yourself first4. Rely on intelligence over emotion5. Prepare so you can prosper6. Lead from the heart7. Rebuild what you tear down8. Give power to your people9. Expect excellence10.Foster functional leadership

His main message centers on always setting a

positive example. His example exemplifies bringing out the best in not only yourself, but bringing out the best in those around you. There is also a firm foundation in family values. He frequently refers to things he didn’t learn about leadership from his mother and sister, he learned in the Marine Corps.

My favorite excerpt comes from chapter 10, “We nickel-and-dime education. We are

spending billions of dollars on the latest technology for jets, tanks, guns, and weapons, but we aren’t educating the men and women who have to use that technology, fly those planes, maneuver those tanks, fire those guns, and use those weapons. Why bother spending the money on the world’s most sophisticated war-fighting equipment if we aren’t going to educate our people well enough to use it all.” I found this to be straight talk, and also believe it relates to educating and preparing Marines for their transition to being leaders after the Marine Corps.

By Alford L. McMichael SgtMaj USMC (Ret)Simon & Schuster, 2008

Reviewed by Mark Munger, SE RNC

“I found “Leadership” to be an excellent read surrounding the life and legacy of SgtMaj McMichael.”

Alford L. McMichael is a retired United States Marine who served as the 14th Sergeant Major of the U.S. Marine

Corps from 1999 to 2003. He was also the first Senior Non-Commissioned Officer for Allied Command

Operations for NATO (2003–2006). McMichael retired from the Marine Corps in 2006 after 36 years of service.

Address: 3280 Russell Rd.

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Email: M4Lops@usmc.mil

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