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Unbroken, Wounded Warriors Overcome Injury to Find New Strength

By Mandy Oaklander, Erik Tanner (photography) — 2015

More than 600,000 Iraq and Afghanistan war veterans have been left partially or totally disabled from physical or psychological wounds received during their service. Some of them compete in the Defense Department Warrior Games and find a place to continue to overcome.

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Resolving the Identity Crisis When Leaving the Military

For the first time in my life, I had to figure out who I was, I had to find my why, and I had to determine what I truly wanted for my life.

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It is Critical to Find Your Purpose First

The process to uncover your purpose after a career in military service takes great introspection.

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Sometimes the Best Medicine for a Veteran Is the Company of Another Veteran

Veterans are molded by military culture—a unique set of values, traditions, language and humor, with unique subcultures. It has enough consistency across different branches, ranks and time periods to make most veterans feel a kinship.

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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving Tribe

Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.

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Asking for Career Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness

When it comes to transitioning, you have to ask for help. This applies to mental health, fitness, and most importantly, to career transition.

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Free Resources for Veterans with PTSD, Other Mental Health Challenges

Where to find help for post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, more

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2 Military Veterans Help Other Vets Transition to Purposeful Civilian Life

Career transitions are hard for everyone, but the shift from military to civilian life can be particularly challenging.

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These 6 Financial Strategies Can Help Military Members Transition to Civilian Life

These strategies can help you become financially secure when you transition back into civilian life.

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7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions

Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task. Here are my top tips for a successful military transition.

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Michael Phelps Is Losing World Records, but He’s Gained Other Treasures

It once seemed impossible that anyone could go faster in the butterfly. By the time it happened, the most decorated Olympian had a growing family and no problem letting go of records.

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