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Do you remember that feeling you had when you were a child and school was just let out for winter break? The absolute excitement to not think about classes, to have no homework, and to play with friends, be bored by family, or simply to sleep past what you considered to be "oh my goodness it's too early."

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Leadership is the process of influencing people by providing purpose, direction, and motivation to accomplish a goal or to improve a unit or organization. Leaders will acknowledge that there is a difference between the combat versus garrison mindsets, however most admit that effective leadership is the best leadership.

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Knowing I could go back as far as the Civil War, for the sake of this writing, I will start with my grandfathers, both who answered the call to serve in Vietnam and ultimately returned to the U.S. to fight (in a much different way) for the country they loved.

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I remember the feeling of absolute pride and accomplishment when I received my first associate’s degree. I received it six years after joining the U.S. Armed Forces and the sense of pride and accomplishment was also met with a mutual feeling of embarrassment that it had taken me so long. You see, I had joined

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It's important to be resourceful and practical - and to build a strong support system. This is important because at any moment I could become a "single parent" if my spouse receives orders to train (TDY) or deploy. Moving (PCS) may occur every two to three years. For example, my children have attended seven different schools in the past nine years.

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The transition from military to civilian life can seem like stepping into a different world. If you’ve been a service member for decades, leaving the Armed Forces may raise a lot of questions – especially when it comes to your career. I know exactly how you’re feeling – I felt the same way.

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After 21 years of service in the Army, I became a veteran in 1997. I chose to dedicate the next chapter of my life to service as well, teaching leadership to high school students. So, I wore my uniform for an additional eight years, motivating and educating these young men and women to be better.

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We’re all faced with challenges in life, some greater than others. For me, it was balancing duties as a single mother and serving in the the United States Army. While my children were my number one priority, my career could not take a backseat.

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Both military and civilian professionals have found that working for the federal government was the right choice to advance their careers. If you are considering this option for yourself, here are some tips to increase your chances of getting a federal government job.

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While I was on my third tour in Iraq, serving as the 1st Cavalry Division Command Sergeant Major (CSM) and the Multi National Division – Baghdad Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Commanding General during the Iraq surge, I was involved in some of the toughest fighting in the war.