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also subscribe to the magazine and pay a fee to have the magazine delivered to their house. This magazine includes in-formation on military friendly employers, military friendly schools, military friendly cities, and military franchise opportuni-ties. The GI Jobs website allows for individuals to navigate through their site, and connect with recruiters, receive as-sistance in resume writing, and informa-tion on business attire.

10. Social Media (linkedin.com, etc.)Social media can be used in order

for individuals to be able to network with other professionals in their chosen

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To transitioning troops

To All Who Have Served in UniformSince 9/11,

You and your families stepped forwardas volunteers when our Nation needed you,and you excelled. For over a decade of war,you demonstrated the courage, resilience,and adaptability that are the hallmarks of theAmerican military. Thank you for wearing ourNation’s uniform.

Your dedication to those serving on yourright and left has been unwavering, and yourcommitment to a cause greater than yourselfhas been inspiring. Be proud of what youhave done for your country and for thosepeople in other countries who share in thedream of a better future.

Over the last 13 years, you have writtena new chapter in American military historywhile honoring the legacy of the generationsof veterans who served before you. Their sac-rifices paved the way for our welcome home– we build our legacy on their shoulders. It isappropriate to recognize and thank them aswe join their ranks.

It is also appropriate to follow the examplethey set when they took off the uniform. Thoseprevious generations of veterans understoodthat they had an opportunity – and a responsi-bility – to continue serving. Your generation willalso help guide our country’s destiny.

While the transition to civilian life bringsnew challenges, the American public standsready to welcome you home. As a veteran,your country still needs your experience, intel-lect, and character. Even out of uniform, youstill have a role in providing for the securityand sustained health of our democracy. Nomatter what you choose to do in your nextchapter, you will continue to make a differ-ence. The opportunity for leadership is yours.

We trust that you will accept this chal-lenge and join ranks with the business lead-ers, volunteers, and public servants in yourcommunities. You have made your mark inuniform and represent the strength of ourNation. We know you will do the same asveterans, setting the example for the nextgeneration of veterans to follow.

We thank you and your families for yourservice and for your continued dedication tothe United States of America. It has been ourgreatest privilege to serve with you, and welook forward with pride to what your futureholds. We know it will be extraordinary.

Sincerely,Martin E. Dempsey, General, U.S. Army,

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffJames A. Winnefeld, Jr., Admiral, U.S. Navy,

Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of StaffRaymond T. Odierno, General, U.S. Army,

Chief of Staff of the ArmyJoseph F. Dunford, Jr., General, U.S. Marine

Corps, Commandant of the Marine CorpsJonathan W. Greenert, Admiral, U.S. Navy,

Chief of Naval OperationsMark A. Welsh III, General, U.S. Air Force,

Chief of Staff of the Air ForceFrank J. Grass, General, U.S. Army, Chief of

the National Guard BureauPaul F. Zukunft, Admiral, U.S. Coast Guard,

Commandant of the Coast Guard

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