Martin Marietta’s Post

Calling all women veterans! 🌟 Learn how to navigate the transition from military service to civilian life with confidence and resilience. Check out our new blog post for valuable insights and tips: #TransitionSkills #CareerAdvancement #SheThrives #MentalHealth #SelfCare

Calling all military women! 🌟 Whether you're currently serving, a veteran, or a military spouse, we want to hear from you. Share in the comments below: What's been the most empowering aspect of your military journey? Let's celebrate and uplift each other's experiences! #WomenInUniform #MilitaryWomen #Empowerment"

May 10, 2024, marks Military Spouse Appreciation Day, a reminder of the sacrifices and resilience of those who stand behind our service members. In her recent Forbes article, C200 member Suzie Scanlon Rabinowitz (SRD Legal Group) explains the critical importance of supporting military spouse employment, emphasizing its profound impact on both individual families and our nation's strength. Unemployment among military spouses isn't just a personal challenge—it's a national concern. When financial strain hits military families, it reverberates through our armed forces, affecting morale and readiness. By hiring military spouses, businesses not only enrich their own talent pool but also bolster the backbone of our nation's defense. Read Suzie's new article here: https://hubs.la/Q02wFH2j0 #SuccessShared #C200 #WomenInBusiness #WomenEmpowerment #WomenLeaders #WomenSupportingWomen #WomenWhoLead #StrongWomen #WomenInLeadership #WomenOfImpact #Sisterhood #EmpoweringWomen #AdvancingWomen #CelebrateWomen #WomenExecutives #FemaleNetwork #GenderParity #WhyC200 #MilitarySpouseAppreciationDay #ThoughtLeadership

In the military community, we each wear our service differently. My journey as a young female veteran may not mirror the classic narrative—shorter service, no deployment, not climbing ranks, and often, my contribution is overshadowed or dismissed. Yet, every act of service, no matter the scale, shares the same core of selflessness and commitment. You know I love #actionableadvice so here it goes... If you are a #veteran: 1. Speak Up and Get Louder 📣 Share your story. The more we vocalize our experiences, the more we normalize the diversity of military service. 2. Support Each Other 💯 Actively listen to and uplift fellow veterans' stories. Every story adds value and strength to the tapestry of our community. 3. Educate and Empower 💪 Use your voice to enlighten others. Highlight the importance of every role within the military, breaking down stereotypes and stigmas. Remember, comparing services diminishes our collective sacrifices. Let’s shift the focus to unity and respect for all contributions, large or small. Together, we can foster a community that honors every form of service and gives the world an example of the union we all crave. 🌌 #veteranshelpingveterans #communitybuilder #radicalresponsibility #empowerment

VETERANS! I’ve experienced firsthand the challenge of transitioning from military to civilian life and I did not have a physical or mental disability. In my opinion, its HUGELY overlooked as a challenge to our veterans. Please visit Eggleston’s Warrior Bridge page to see an overview of resources, services and how the program could help in this transition. #veterans https://lnkd.in/eX-FQBqP

📢Here is some news that you can use! Learn more about the mission of VA's Center for Minority Veterans at the link below and share this on your page or with someone, too! ⬇️⬇️

Engagement in CLA’s VBCs (virtual belonging communities) continues to grow, with more than 2,000 family members now participating in at least one of CLA’s nine VBCs: - Abilities at CLA - CelebrAsian - Generationally Indigenous - Military connections - Parents and guardians - Pride at CLA - Sankofa - Una Familia - Women at CLA Discover the positive impact of VBCs on our people and communities by reading this year’s Promise and Transparency Report. https://hubs.li/Q02mxK6B0

April presents us with an exceptional opportunity to honor the resilient hearts of military children. Although military children proudly embrace the term "military brat," many outside this lifestyle remain unaware of the experiences these children endure, both positive and negative. Annually, the Department of Defense collaborates with national, state, and local entities, including schools, military-support organizations, businesses, and private individuals, to honor military children and acknowledge their sacrifices. This recognition is particularly prominent every April during the Month of the Military Child. Established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child provides an opportunity for Americans to celebrate these children for their contributions on the home front and within their communities. According to the Department of Defense, over 1.6 million military children encounter distinct challenges and experiences due to their parents' service. These challenges may include relocating away from friends, enduring prolonged separations from parents, or witnessing their parents return home with physical or mental wounds. Among the 1.6 million military children, approximately 11,200 are offspring of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen. These children undergo similar struggles as those of active-duty service members' children but often lack access to equivalent programs, services, and community support. Article Source:https://lnkd.in/g5p9xKth Healing Warrior Hearts Bringing Veterans and Families Closer Together https://lnkd.in/epbz-Tf #Veterans #healingwarriorhearts #YouAreNotAlone #Veterans

April presents us with an exceptional opportunity to honor the resilient hearts of military children. Although military children proudly embrace the term "military brat," many outside this lifestyle remain unaware of the experiences these children endure, both positive and negative. Annually, the Department of Defense collaborates with national, state, and local entities, including schools, military-support organizations, businesses, and private individuals, to honor military children and acknowledge their sacrifices. This recognition is particularly prominent every April during the Month of the Military Child. Established in 1986 by former Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, the Month of the Military Child provides an opportunity for Americans to celebrate these children for their contributions on the home front and within their communities. According to the Department of Defense, over 1.6 million military children encounter distinct challenges and experiences due to their parents' service. These challenges may include relocating away from friends, enduring prolonged separations from parents, or witnessing their parents return home with physical or mental wounds. Among the 1.6 million military children, approximately 11,200 are offspring of Pennsylvania National Guardsmen. These children undergo similar struggles as those of active-duty service members' children but often lack access to equivalent programs, services, and community support. Article Source:https://lnkd.in/g5p9xKth Healing Warrior Hearts Bringing Veterans and Families Closer Together https://lnkd.in/epbz-Tf #Veterans #healingwarriorhearts #YouAreNotAlone #Veterans

April is the Month of the Military Child! Have you checked out Partners in PROMISE's Month of the Military Child Toolkit? If not click this link: https://lnkd.in/eT2f9sV8 Let's talk about 7 ways that you can celebrate the Month of the Military Child! 1. Wear Purple - Partners in PROMISE has a shirt at our shop! https://lnkd.in/eE7pkDD9 2. Share stories of military kids - military children serve without having the choice and yet they do so with resilience, strength, and bravery. Share their stories and help them see that they are not alone. 3. Give awards to military students - this is a great time to recognize military children for their kindness or resilience. Do you have JROTC programs at your school, how can you recognize our future service members? 4. Host a Q&A - Host a panel with military children discussing what it is like being a military child and how they have handled it. 5. Read a book about military life - to learn more about military culture and military lifestyle read a book about military life! 6. Partner with veteran organizations - support veterans, and their families, and help them support former and current military children. 7. Hold a special event - do something to recognize the military children at your school. Hold a breakfast for the service member and the child, put on an assembly, and have a fun field day! What are you doing to celebrate the Month of the Military Child? Comment below! #MonthOfTheMilitaryChild #MilitaryChildren #MilitaryFamilies #Army #Navy #MarineCorps #AirForce #CoastGuard #SpaceForce #SpecialEducation #EFMP