The Veteran Edge

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Transitioning out of the military is a life-changing and often challenging experience for servicemembers. American Military University offers thought-provoking interviews with veterans about their military service and the edge it gave them as they pursued their next career. Subscribe to The Veteran Edge for insight by veterans for veterans. Learn more at AMUonline.com/veterans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 10/24/2022

    Preparing to Transition out of the Military | EP12

    In this episode, Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to AMU graduate student, James Hodgman, about his 20-year career in the Air Force. Learn how he pursued multiple degrees and certifications while on active duty, and why education has been such a focal point in his life. As he prepares to transition out of the military, James shares advice for other servicemembers and also reflects on the incredible personal and professional benefits from serving in the military.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min

  2. 10/03/2022

    How One Veteran’s Education Helped Her Transition to Civilian Life | EP11

    On this episode, Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. – Lt. Col (retired), U.S. Marine Corps and Department Chair of AMU’s School of Business – talks with U.S. Navy veteran and AMU faculty member, D.J. Gurley about her military career, her education and her transition to civilian life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    17 min

  3. 06/20/2022

    BONUS: Celebrating Commencement 2022

    Hear from graduates and faculty members as they celebrate the classes of 2020, 2021, 2022! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    12 min

  4. 05/30/2022

    Great Military Leaders: General Douglas MacArthur | EP03

    While a controversial figure, General Douglas MacArthur was a talented and outspoken military leader. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU military history professor Dr. Kelly Jordan about the leadership traits, and pitfalls, of General MacArthur and where he ranks as a military leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    39 min

  5. 05/16/2022

    Four-Star General Shares Life-Changing Moments that Drove His Success | EP09

    Being successful, whether in the military or the civilian world, often involves the same formula. In this episode, AMU professor and retired Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. talks to General Larry Spencer about the driving forces behind his 40-year career in the U.S. Air Force. Learn about the role of education, the value of mentorship and being surrounded by positive people, the drive to try new and difficult things without fear of failure, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min

  6. 05/02/2022

    Veteran Advantages for Working in the “New Norm” | EP08

    The pandemic changed the world of work. In this episode, retired Marine Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr., talks to AMU’s Dean of Business, Dr. Marie Gould Harper, about the “new norm” of the working world. Learn about the advantages military veterans have in this new normal, including extensive training in adaptability and flexibility that can help them when transitioning to the civilian working world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    16 min
  7. Military, Masculinity and Strength | EP07

    01/14/2022

    Military, Masculinity and Strength | EP07

    Why is strength still associated with masculinity? In this episode, APU’s Dr. Bjorn Mercer talks to professor Dr. Larry D. Parker, Jr. about his 24-year career in the Marine Corps and the connection between strength and masculinity. Learn how cultural changes are changing the perception that strength, power, and strength are masculine traits and why it’s so important to emphasize that masculinity and maleness are two different things. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. Applying Military Info Ops Skills to the Civilian Workforce | EP06

    12/03/2021

    Applying Military Info Ops Skills to the Civilian Workforce | EP06

    Military servicemembers have skills and training that can be extremely useful in the civilian workforce, however, it’s challenging to figure out how to translate those skills to the commercial sector. In this episode, Wes O’Donnell talks to AMU professor, retired U.S. Army Reserve Army Colonel Larry Dietz, about his military service and experience in psychological warfare, cyber warfare and information operations. Hear how servicemembers must work to define the hard and soft skills they learned in the military including the ability to identify credible sources of information, make decisions under pressure, and present complex situations in a direct and simplified way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
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Transitioning out of the military is a life-changing and often challenging experience for servicemembers. American Military University offers thought-provoking interviews with veterans about their military service and the edge it gave them as they pursued their next career. Subscribe to The Veteran Edge for insight by veterans for veterans. Learn more at AMUonline.com/veterans.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    American Military University
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    15
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Military University
  • Show Website
    The Veteran Edge