TeamVetCV and Our Patriot Teaming Partners Wish You and Your Family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season
As 2022 comes to a close, take the time to appreciate the people closest to you. It’s easy to forget the little things when you’re busy getting things done. The holiday season is the perfect time to step back and take stock of what’s most important.
This year, VetCV will take part in Wreaths Across America Day at Barrancas National Cemetery in our hometown of Pensacola, FL. Wreaths Across America coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery along with over 3,400 other locations across the U.S. and abroad in cooperation with local organizations. The ceremony at Barrancas will be organized by the Marine Corps League, Cpl JR Spears Detachment. TeamVetCV encourages everyone to participate in Wreaths Across America Day on December 17th with an organization near you.
As a Veteran or Transitioning Service Member, You are in the Best Position to Take Advantage Of the High Workforce Demand
We atTeamVetCVwant to emphasize how much employers want to hire Veterans and how often they seek them out. That’s why we’re excited to tell you aboutContinue the Mission, a Florida initiative to actively recruit Veterans, military spouses, and former law enforcement officers to be Child Protective Investigators, case managers, and Mentors for the Florida Department of Children and Families. This partnership between the Department of Children and Families, The Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, and Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis will provide lucrative and flexible career opportunities to Veterans and former LEOs while allowing them to further serve their community and the public good by supporting families and children in need.
Military spouse Angela Nandin speaking during the launch event
At the request of Florida State Rep. Michelle Salzman,VetCVCEO Niels Andersen was in attendance at the program’s launch event. “It’s an excellent opportunity,” Andersen said. “When I was a Navy corpsman, a lot of the toughest guys I knew had a huge soft spot for kids, especially kids needing help. Many Veterans struggle after separating, some of which feel that they’re lacking a purpose or direction. Sometimes, the best thing for someone struggling is to provide them with an opportunity to help someone else.Continue the Missionis a win for Florida’s children and families, but it’s also a huge win for Veteran employment and mental health.”
Casey DeSantis chose Eglin AFB to announce Continue the Mission
Continue to Missionis a great opportunity for members of theVetCVcommunity looking for career opportunities and who want to do good things in their community. To learn more about the program, click below and keep an eye out for our updates.
The Veteran Community and The Nation have lost a true hero, marking a grim milestone as the last WWII Medal of Honor recipient passes away.
A Statement from the Woody Williams Foundation reads:
Yesterday at 3:15 a.m., Hershel Woodrow Williams, affectionately known by many as Woody, went home to be with the Lord. Woody peacefully joined his beloved wife Ruby while surrounded by his family at the VA Medical Center, which bears his name.
Details about the funeral and memorial services will be shared as that information becomes available.
Woody’s family would like to express their sincere gratitude for all of the love and support. They would also like to share that Woody’s wish is that people continue to carry on his mission.
All correspondence and condolences may be sent to the Woody Williams Foundation via email at contact@woodywilliams.org or via mail at:
Woody Williams Foundation 12123 Shelbyville Rd. Suite 100 Louisville, KY 40243
Honor-Recognize-Serve,
-The Woody Williams Family and Foundation
His passing is personal toTeamVetCV and our hometown of Pensacola, FL. Back in 2020, Hershel Williams attended the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument dedication ceremony atVeterans Memorial Park Pensacola, of whichVetCVCEO Niels Andersen is a foundation board member. Members of theVeterans Memorial Park of Pensacola Foundation Boardand the Veteran Community of Northwest Florida are grateful to have met a warfighter with such a noble and generous spirit as Hershel “Woody” Williams.
Hershel “Woody” Williams at Veterans Memorial Park Pensacola in 2020
Williams joined the U.S. Marine Corps in May 1943 and was present at Guadalcanal, Guam, and Iwo Jima with 1st Battalion, 21st Marines, 3rd Mar Div. For his actions on the fourth day of the Battle of Iwo Jima, he received the Congressional Medal of Honor.
His Citation reads as follows:
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as Demolition Sergeant serving with the First Battalion, Twenty-First Marines, Third Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Island, 23 February 1945. Quick to volunteer his services when our tanks were maneuvering vainly to open a lane for the infantry through the network of reinforced concrete pillboxes, buried mines and black, volcanic sands, Corporal Williams daringly went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine-gun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by four riflemen, he fought desperately for four hours under terrific enemy small-arms fire and repeatedly returned to his own lines to prepare demolition charges and obtain serviced flame throwers, struggling back, frequently to the rear of hostile emplacements, to wipe out one position after another. On one occasion he daringly mounted a pillbox to insert the nozzle of his flame thrower through the air vent, kill the occupants and silence the gun; on another he grimly charged enemy riflemen who attempted to stop him with bayonets and destroyed them with a burst of flame from his weapon. His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism in the face of ruthless enemy resistance were directly instrumental in neutralizing one of the most fanatically defended Japanese strong points encountered by his regiment and aided in enabling his company to reach its’ [sic] objective. Corporal Williams’ aggressive fighting spirit and valiant devotion to duty throughout this fiercely contested action sustain and enhance the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
/S/ HARRY S. TRUMAN
Williams, 98, was the last of the 473 American service members who received a Medal of Honor in WWII. Of combat and his service, Hershel told The Washington Post in 2020,
“It’s one of those things you put in the recess of your mind. You were fulfilling an obligation that you swore to do–to defend your country. Anytime you take a life, there’s always some aftermath to that if you’ve got any heart at all.”
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
TeamVetCV wishes a happy birthday to the United States Army
Today marks the 247th birthday of the U.S. Army.TeamVetCVis proud to support the U.S. Army, its veterans, and their families. We hope you can take the time to contact the friends you served with as you take pride in your service.
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
Memorial Day is a time set aside for remembrance of those we’ve lost in the service of our nation. Many of us will be thinking of friends or family members who are no longer with us, while others will reflect on the freedoms we enjoy thanks to those sacrifices. These themes of sacrifice and the rebirth of freedom are at the foundation of why we observe Memorial Day. It’s us holding up our end of the bargain–the sacred promise made by a nation and her citizenry to those who risk their lives in its defense. A promise that a grateful nation will provide for those who return and will honor and remember those who do not.
ThisMemorial Day,TeamVetCVhopes that no matter how you celebrate, whether through quiet reflection or by getting together with friends and family, you keep the people we’ve lost with you as you do so. We live in freedom because of them. Let us enjoy that life and freedom for them.
Respectfully,
TeamVetCV
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
Learn How We Can Support the Children and Family of Service Members and Veterans
April is the Month of the Military Child and, as your go-to hub for Military & Veteran resources, Team VetCV would like to let you know about an upcoming webinar from the Combined Arms Institute. Join their panel discussion to learn about the unique needs of children in military families and how to best manage them. You’ll also hear about Combined Arms’ Family Collaboration Committee, where you can have a say in how organizations serving Military and Veteran families develop their strategies.
Panelist Shaina Purser, Programs Specialist at our Teaming Partner PsychArmor, will be present along with representatives from Partners in Promise, the Modern Military Association, and USN Recruit Training Command. PsychArmor has proven to be a valuable resource in raising awareness and educating people about mental health as it relates to current Service Members and Veterans.
Maintaining healthy and positive relationships can be difficult even under the best of circumstances. This holds true for survivors of trauma and those with PTSD, as well as their loved ones. The symptoms of PTSD can often affect the way a survivor acts with others. In turn, the way a loved one responds to him or her affects the trauma survivor. A circular pattern can develop that may sometimes harm relationships.
For many, the eureka moment comes from the realization that these are symptoms of a solvable problem and not some inherent, personal flaw. Recognizing these feelings in oneself or a loved one as something that can be managed and treated is a step toward improvement.
The Department of Veterans Affairs recently featured this topic in the article to the right. In it, they outline the common symptoms, how they affect relationships, and what steps can be taken to manage them.
TeamVetCVis excited to announce our latestVault FeaturesandResource LibraryUpdates.
TeamVetCV has been working tirelessly to bring you the latest capabilities and relevant resources you need in one convenient place. Check out our latest release features.
Multi-File Upload –Now you can upload multiple support files to most records in your Vault either via “drag & drop”, use your phone camera, or upload from a folder. For example, you can store a copy of your auto insurance card and even a copy of your policy – now you’ll always know where to find them!
Insurance: Contact Information & Website Fields –We have added a place to keep track of all your important point of contact information for each of your insurance policies. No more frantic searches for policy numbers or an important email address or phone numbers.
Crisis Support & Healing –We’ve assembled a Resource Library Entry with a discreet yet comprehensive set of mental health resources. From immediate help to professional treatment, if you need someone to talk to or just want to see videos of other veterans telling their stories, and whether it’s for you or someone close to you, we at TeamVetCV want to increase the availability of the countless yet disparate resources already out there. Even if you may not personally need these resources right now, it’s still a good idea to familiarize yourself with them for the benefit of your friends and family. Remember to check on your buddies from time to time, it could save a life.
Resource Library
If you are in need of these resources or would like to learn more about VetCV’sCrisis Support & Healing Resource Initiative, click below.
Time to get organizedand stop relying on your Google search, use yourVaultas your central hub where you can access the information you need, when you need it, quickly. AsTeamVetCVbuilds out and adds more features, it’s only going to get better.
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
TeamVetCVand ourPatriot Partnerswish you and your family a Safe and Happy Holiday Season!
Artistic Depiction of “The Christmas Truce” By Arthur C. Michael, The Illustrated London News, 1915
This Holiday Season, we hope you can set aside time to be with the most important people in your life. This is the time of year for us to all come together regardless of faith or creed under the values of peace on earth and goodwill toward men, remembering that we are more alike than we are different.
We understand that the Holidays can be a difficult and stressful time for many people, the Veteran community included.TeamVetCVinvites you to check out Men Talking Mindfulness, a podcast hosted by RetiredNavy SEALJon MacaskillandWill Schneider. This episode focuses on managing that particular strain of holiday stress. If you like them, please consider sharing the video with anyone you think will be interested.
Our offices will be closed December 24th – January 2nd. We will resume normal business hours on January 3rd. Happy Holidays!
We at VetCV thank you for trusting us to continue to do our part in supporting our Nation’s active military, Veterans, and their families.
If your organization is hiring – Post your Jobs on VetCV. Email or call us at teamvetcv@vetcv.com, 850.441.2008 – We’ll help get the word out!
