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Military Spouses: Anchors of Strength During Transition

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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Different Uniforms. Same Identity Shift.

By Maria Volodkevich, Director of Marketing & Communications, The COMMIT Foundation  “Take your mark.” Beep. I dove into the pool for my final swim race at the U.S. Air Force Academy. After thirteen years of competitive swimming, I knew, deep down, it was time to walk away. From 4:30 a.m. wakeups at 12 years old…To […]

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Side by Side, Every Step of the Way

By Lindsay Cashin, SVP of Advancement & Strategic Partnerships at The COMMIT Foundation—April is the Month of the Military Child—a time to recognize a group that rarely asks for recognition, yet quietly carries more than most ever see. For my children, being a military child isn’t a chapter or a phase. It’s all they’ve ever […]

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Supporting a Military Transition While Navigating Your Own

By Sommer Moon, COMMIT Executive Assistant – We often talk about military transition as if it only happens to the service member. But it changes everyone in the household—especially a partner or spouse. You’re moving through the same transition—but facing different challenges. The partnership has often undergone many smaller transitions over the course of its […]

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The Power of Mentorship: The Heartbeat of COMMIT’s Workshops

The COMMIT Foundation–January 30, 2024 As we close out National Mentor Appreciation Month, we at The COMMIT Foundation want to take a moment to highlight the incredible mentors who make our mission possible. Our workshops—held across the country—are designed to help those who have served and their spouses navigate their next chapter with confidence. But […]

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COMMIT: A Self-Actualization Organization for High-Potential Individuals

COMMIT: A Self-Actualization Organization for High-Potential Individuals When individuals transition from one significant life chapter to another—whether it’s leaving a career in the military, pivoting from corporate roles, or seeking purpose after major life changes—the journey can feel challenging, overwhelming, and at times, isolating. COMMIT is here to change that. It’s more than a transition […]

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Moving Forward Together

Moving Forward Together By: Lisa Vargas As the new year begins, it’s a time of fresh starts and opportunities to set meaningful intentions. For those who have served, the skills, values, and leadership cultivated in the military or intelligence community provide a unique platform to continue impacting civilian life. Whether through mentoring, volunteering, or pursuing […]

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Witnessing the Best of Humanity: A Week of Inspiration

Witnessing the Best of Humanity: A Week of Inspiration Written by: JC Glick November 19, 2024 Standing shoulder-to-shoulder with some of our nation’s most exceptional individuals has been a privilege in just one week. First, spending time with high-potential service members navigating the challenging yet exciting transition to their next chapters is an honor. These […]

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Veterans: The Beacon of Unity in a Polarized Nation

Published June 5, 2024 by JC Glick This article was originally published in The Havok Journal Link: https://havokjournal.com/veter… The other day, I was on a call with a former Navy SEAL. Now, if you know anything about the friendly rivalries within the military, you’ll know that getting a Ranger and a SEAL to agree on […]

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A Life Prepared, a Life Missed: Lessons from a Neighbor’s Journey

Written by Jason Roncoroni, Executive Leadership and Positive Psychology Coaching MCC, MBA, MS October 29, 2024 I want to share with you a story about a man I see walking in my neighborhood. He is an older gentleman – slightly older than me. Sometimes, I see with his wife, but most of the time, he […]

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