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By Maria Volodkevich – Director of Marketing & Communications, The COMMIT Foundation I was (and still am) absolutely terrified of heights. So naturally, I decided to try out for the U.S. Air Force Academy Parachute Team in 2014. Makes perfect sense, right? Not even a little. But I tried out anyway. Why? Because I’ve learned […]
Two Perspectives, One Pattern. When Michele joined The COMMIT Foundation in 2017, she didn’t expect to use her clinical background in the way she eventually would. Co-founder Anne Meree Craig brought her on for her skillset, but not for clinical treatment—a distinction that seemed puzzling at the time. Yet, after thousands of conversations with veterans […]
By Lindsay Cashin, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Advancement, The COMMIT Foundation – Every year on June 12, we recognize Women Veterans Recognition Day and honor the generations of women who have served our nation with courage, commitment, and leadership. It is a day to celebrate military service, but it is also an opportunity to […]
By Adrianne Huls, Program Director & Spouse Program Coordinator, The COMMIT Foundation – When people talk about military transition, the focus almost always centers on the service member—what job they’ll take, how they’ll rediscover purpose, where they’ll land next. It’s a natural narrative. But it’s also incomplete. Because behind every transition is someone else navigating […]
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By Maria Volodkevich – Director of Marketing & Communications, The COMMIT Foundation I was (and still am) absolutely terrified of heights. So naturally, I decided to try out for the U.S. Air Force Academy Parachute Team in 2014. Makes perfect sense, right? Not even a little. But I tried out anyway. Why? Because I’ve learned […]
Two Perspectives, One Pattern. When Michele joined The COMMIT Foundation in 2017, she didn’t expect to use her clinical background in the way she eventually would. Co-founder Anne Meree Craig brought her on for her skillset, but not for clinical treatment—a distinction that seemed puzzling at the time. Yet, after thousands of conversations with veterans […]
By Lindsay Cashin, SVP of Strategic Partnerships & Advancement, The COMMIT Foundation – Every year on June 12, we recognize Women Veterans Recognition Day and honor the generations of women who have served our nation with courage, commitment, and leadership. It is a day to celebrate military service, but it is also an opportunity to […]
By Adrianne Huls, Program Director & Spouse Program Coordinator, The COMMIT Foundation – When people talk about military transition, the focus almost always centers on the service member—what job they’ll take, how they’ll rediscover purpose, where they’ll land next. It’s a natural narrative. But it’s also incomplete. Because behind every transition is someone else navigating […]
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Bozeman, Mont. — May 4, 2026 – New structured approach strengthens support for military spouses navigating transition and identity. The COMMIT Foundation today announced the introduction of eMpowered, a dedicated curriculum now guiding its Military Spouse Program, originally launched in 2024. This evolution strengthens the organization’s approach to supporting military spouses navigating transition, identity shifts, […]
At The COMMIT Foundation, military transition isn’t just a moment—it’s a transformation. And it doesn’t happen alone. Explore our Winter Newsletter for key insights, community highlights, and stories of impact across the COMMIT network. Embedded links are included in the downloadable PDF.
Bozeman, Montana— March 16, 2026— FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The COMMIT Foundation announced today an expanded multi-year partnership with Workday, the enterprise AI platform for managing people, money, and agents, to support veteran leadership development and strengthen veteran talent pipelines through Workday’s Military and Veteran programs. This expanded partnership will provide participants with a comprehensive 12-week […]
BOZEMAN, Montana, March 18, 2026, Former NFL President and Ariel Investments Executive Joins Board of Military Transition Nonprofit Jason Wright, managing partner and head of investments at Ariel Investments and former president of the Washington Commanders, has joined the board of The COMMIT Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to helping U.S. military service members and […]
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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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