Only about 7% of U.S. citizens have served in the armed forces. Of those, 82% are enlisted and have an average joining age of 21. I was only 17 years old when I signed up to support and defend the U.S. Constitution. Looking back, I didn’t understand how big of a deal that was. By Jon Skroder
Transitioning out of the military to the civilian work force is challenging, especially for those who have spent their entire career inside the armed services. A significant percentage transition into civil service or a government-contractor position because it is an identifiable and easy transition. However, there are those who are looking for something more. By Jon Skroder
Veterans Day, originally observed as Armistice Day to commemorate the armistice between the U.S., our allies, and Germany, became an official holiday in 1938.This day is reserved for Americans to give appreciation and thanks to all who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. By Jon Skroder
After my first and even my second enlistment in the Navy, I still had not bought a home. I had either been living in base housing or deployed. Additionally, I had only a marginal amount of money saved and no real assets. How is my past situation related to the current world franchise financing? By Jon P. Skroder