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When Transition Brings Trauma to the Surface: Why Symptoms Often Emerge After the Uniform Comes Off

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 […]

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Women Veterans Recognition Day: Honoring Service, Leadership, and Continued Impact

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 […]

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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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Programming Spotlight Update

COMMIT conducted a Transition Mentoring Workshop in Washington, D.C. on February 11-12 hosted by Greenberg Traurig Law Firm. The workshop included 21 selected Fellows and 8 Mentors. This workshop also included our first event in conjunction with the Premier Lacrosse League. The group braved a winter weather advisory and 6-8” of snow to attend a […]

Unconscious Biases

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Finding the Blind Spots: Unconscious Biases that Impact Your Personal Transformation

Written and shared by Jason Roncoroni Unconscious biases. We all have them. We don’t know we have them. That’s the point. They come from our upbringing. They are largely influenced by our culture. If you spent a lifetime in the military, you are attuned to a military view of the world. This shapes how you […]

The Power of Mentorship

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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 […]

Your journey of service doesnt end it evolves

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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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