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By Kyle Johnston (COMMIT Fellow, Menlo Park Workshop 2025) When I decided to retire, I knew that I was retiring the sense of purpose that comes with putting on the uniform every morning. What we do matters, and when I put on my uniform for the last time next month, I know I will miss it. […]
Written by Adrianne Huls, Program Director & Spouse Program Coordinator – The COMMIT Foundation If you’ve ever spent a day fishing, you know that no two days on the water are ever the same. The wind shifts, the currents change, and the fish that were biting yesterday. They might be nowhere to be found today. […]
Written by JC Glick, COMMIT Chief Executive Officer. When veterans transition, the struggle often feels like fragmentation. You were once part of a tight-knit unit, with a clear role, purpose, and tribe. Then suddenly, it feels as though those parts have been pulled apart: the warrior self, the family self, the civilian self, the professional […]
Written by COMMIT coach and founder of Great Transitions Strategies, LLC Gary Slyman. “This position is a great fit; I can’t wait to start.” “How do you know?” “From my research. I networked deep into the organization, was able to spend a day visiting, and even talked to alumni. In those meetings I focused on five […]
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By Kyle Johnston (COMMIT Fellow, Menlo Park Workshop 2025) When I decided to retire, I knew that I was retiring the sense of purpose that comes with putting on the uniform every morning. What we do matters, and when I put on my uniform for the last time next month, I know I will miss it. […]
Written by Adrianne Huls, Program Director & Spouse Program Coordinator – The COMMIT Foundation If you’ve ever spent a day fishing, you know that no two days on the water are ever the same. The wind shifts, the currents change, and the fish that were biting yesterday. They might be nowhere to be found today. […]
Written by JC Glick, COMMIT Chief Executive Officer. When veterans transition, the struggle often feels like fragmentation. You were once part of a tight-knit unit, with a clear role, purpose, and tribe. Then suddenly, it feels as though those parts have been pulled apart: the warrior self, the family self, the civilian self, the professional […]
Written by COMMIT coach and founder of Great Transitions Strategies, LLC Gary Slyman. “This position is a great fit; I can’t wait to start.” “How do you know?” “From my research. I networked deep into the organization, was able to spend a day visiting, and even talked to alumni. In those meetings I focused on five […]
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Bozeman, Mont. – The COMMIT Foundation will host a workshop in Denver on May 14 and 15 to unlock the leadership potential of transitioning service members and military spouses. Daniels Fund is providing the venue for the workshop which serves as a launchpad for transformation, and is designed to help high-potential individuals build futures filled […]
Bozeman, Mont. – In a bold and unprecedented move, The COMMIT Foundation will host two consecutive workshops in Seattle from April 29 to May 1, aimed at unlocking the leadership potential of transitioning service members and military spouses. These immersive experiences—held at Amazon’s Gatsby Building—are not simply workshops; they are launchpads for transformation, designed to […]
Thanks to a generous multi-year grant from the JTMF Foundation, The COMMIT Foundation can expand its services and significantly impact hundreds of individuals living and working in the Pacific Northwest which is home to over one million veterans and numerous military bases, including Joint Base Lewis-McChord, one of the largest in the country. A portion […]
COMMIT Fellows and sisters Kirsten and Charlotte Asdal co-founded Asdal Advisory Group, an applied research firm specializing in China/Taiwan risk for investors and corporations. The firm uses its specialist expertise on Chinese politics to help businesses make risk-informed decisions about their global plans and strategies. Both Kirsten and Charlotte transitioned from military careers–Kirsten in 2021 […]
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After a distinguished military career as Commander of SEAL Team 5, Andrew S. (20 years as a Navy SEAL) faced the daunting challenge of transitioning into civilian life. Like many high potential veterans, he initially pursued career paths aligned with societal expectations rather than personal fulfillment. Through thoughtful exploration, mentorship, and the right resources, he […]
After rediscovering her sense of purpose through The COMMIT Foundation, Amy B. turned inspiration into action. She launched a LinkedIn series spotlighting nearly 60 military spouse–owned businesses and nonprofits—creating a ripple of connection, visibility, and empowerment across the community. The traction from her series caught the attention of a leading military-related nonprofit, which offered her […]
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