Military Articles

The final installment of our discussion on a successful transition from the military will focus on service. People join the military for many different reasons (benefits, security, service to nation, etc.), but the one thing we almost always leave with is serving something bigger than ourselves. That culture simply doesn’t dissolve because we leave the […]

For the first 25 years of her life, Stephanie Melo had very little exposure to a work environment. Her family emigrated to a remote part of Canada, an area where career opportunities were limited – especially for women. It was a classic immigrant story – financial struggles, economic and social obstacles, and a language barrier. […]

Richard Van Wey believes that the Bachelor of Science in Leadership (BSL) degree will impact his life tremendously. “After 22 years of active duty service and another 10 years as a contractor working closely with active duty military, it has been frustrating that I have been unable to effectively apply the leadership skills that were […]

Success shouldn’t be viewed as just an endgame; it’s about how you think, how you plan, and how you respond to challenges. You must be proactive in your thinking and planning. This will greatly increase your chances of success. You need to have a plan. If you don’t have a plan, then you plan to […]

There is always an opportunity to pursue your education goals. Whether it’s obtaining a bachelors, masters, or even a doctoral degree, as a student you continue to gain knowledge and succeed academically. Students who continue learning have their own motivations to do so, and with some hard work, they can make anything possible. Jacqueline Hauck […]

Despite Dr. Tina Lamb’s busy schedule as a member of Trident’s faculty, she always has time to give back to those in need. Whether it’s in the classroom or her local community, she leads by example to help make the world a better place. Dr. Lamb, a military veteran who joined Trident in 2009 is […]

It’s the time of year when the world falls in love…right? It’s a marshmallow world in the winter…do you even like marshmallows? I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…so you can shovel the drive way? Do you hear what I hear…no, isn’t that creepy? Silent night…now that may be nice? Jingle bells…are they too loud? Here […]

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. If leaders demonstrate professionalism, train their units […]

We’ve covered your resume, your education, and the job interview in our discussion on a successful transition from the military. The fourth installment will focus on Networking. Webster’s defines Networking as ‘the exchange of information or services among individuals, groups, or institutions. This exchange of information is critical to gaining opportunities in the civilian workplace. […]

November is a very meaningful month for my family and I. For starters, my family heritage is one built upon answering the nation’s call to serve. 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 […]