Army Career Skills Program with Scott Wilder

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This week Joe is joined by Army Veteran, Scott Wilder. Scott is an emergency assistance administrator with the Army Emergency Relief and shares information about the opportunities available to transitioning Soldiers through the Career Skills Program. Scott discusses his own transition after his retirement and how he uses those lessons learned to help others. The Army Emergency Relief provides grants and access to assistance for transitioning soldiers, family members, and retirees. He shares his advice for service members struggling with the transition to the civilian work force and how to connect with the available help. 

About Our Guest 

Scott Wilder joined the Army in 1989 and retired in Nov 2019. He served in the Infantry for most of his career then served as a congressional advisor for the 14th and 15th SGM of the Army ending his career as the Army Soldier for Life Program SGM. Scott has been working at AER since Jan 2020 serving as an Emergency Assistance Administrator.

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Navy Federal Credit Union 

When you hear the name Navy Federal Credit Union, you probably think that it’s just for members of the U.S. Navy. In fact, Navy Federal Credit Union serves all branches of the armed forces, Veterans, and the families of servicemembers. Navy Federal Credit Union wants to thank the men and women in the U.S. military for their important commitment to our country. For more than 85 years, Navy Federal Credit Union has made it their mission to help people in the military community and they understand their members better than anyone.

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Did you know that there is a leisure travel website that was made just for  you and your family members that can save you money on travel plus support your military community at the same time?

American Forces Travel is committed to providing high-quality and best value travel services to patrons affiliated with the Department of Defense as a way to thank them for their service and dedication to our country.

American Forces Travel is a DOD partnership with Priceline. Made exclusively for Active-Duty, Reservists, Veterans, and DoD Civilians you can save up to 50% off hotels, flights, rental cars and more. You can even find and purchase event tickets through the site. 

On top of that, travel company commissions go to your service branch to be reinvested into your military community. Check out AmericanForcesTravel at veteranonthemove.com/travel and see for yourself.

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