Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF
Making the Transition Back to Civilian Life Easier: 5 Tips 1. Create a Routine The first step to achieving a sense of normalcy again is creating a routine. A routine is helpful to anyone who’s going through a transition, but especially so for veterans. Your life in...Military and Veterans, Military Transition
When you first joined the military, you were put through a rigorous onboarding program consisting of training, education and acculturation. You were taught everything you need to know about working and living as a service member. Unfortunately, that same level of...Military and Veterans, SMVF
There are all kinds of veterans in our country and they feel all kinds of ways about Veterans Day, the holiday meant to honor them. If you’re one of those veterans who feel like civilians don’t really care about Veterans Day – or veterans – it can be very...Military and Veterans, Military Transition, SMVF
Deciding to join the military is a big step, and so is deciding to leave. The transition from Service member to civilian can be just as difficult as the transition you experienced when you first joined. You might look back and think that you were uninformed and...Military and Veterans, Substance Abuse
At Region Five, we offer several programs, services and supports designed to help our veterans overcome common challenges and get back on their feet. One of these programs is the Staff Sergeant Parker Gordon Fox Suicide Prevention Grant Program. Staff Sergeant Parker...