Leland welcome to americas news headquarters from washington. We are going to clear this up right away. Happy mothers day to you and us out here watching. Im leland vittert. Elizabeth elizabeth prann. Thank you for joining us. Leland secretary of state mike pompeo tells fox news the decision to destroy its nuclear site is a step in the right direction. This coming just ahead of President Trump scheduled meeting with kim jong un. Gillian turner with that and more as we are learning a lot or now about these three americans brought home this week. Rake in a few moments ago, fox news can confirm all three americans returned by north korea last week have departed Walter Reed Medical Center where they were undergoing evaluation and have not been returned safely to their family. Secretary pompeo is not taken out after his return from hermit kingdom where he met with dictator kim jong un in person or the tone has been hopeful about the future washingtons relationship in pyongyang in reiteratin
In this episode, Brian Alvarado talks through those challenges and ways military spouses can navigate employment issues during and around a military PCS.
In August 2020, when the world had every reason to pause, Hiring Our Heroes launched the Military Spouse Professional Network, MSPN, on the Space Coast.
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As a military spouse entrepreneur, a Permanent Change of Station (PCS) move becomes extra complicated as you re faced with not just relocating your home and family, but also your business. Even if your business is digital only, you still must tackle the logistics of moving your bookkeeping and possibly even your licenses and registration to a new place.
Things can get even more complicated if you re relocating overseas. In addition to the other considerations faced by every other military spouse business owner, you also must sort through rules around living and working in a foreign country.
Marine Corps spouse and business owner Lakesha Cole knows how to navigate those issues because she s personally done it. In an episode of the PCS with Military.com podcast, she shared some of her best advice for relocating your business. Here s some of what she said.
One of the most common challenges voiced by local employers is the difficulty they face in recruiting people with the skills or professional credentials they need to remain competitive in todayâs economy. Fortunately, we have a talent pool right in our midst of which you may not be awareâthe transitioning soldiers and military spouses. Letâs consider the opportunities presented by each group and how you can reach them.
Transitioning Soldiers
At Fort Drum, 200 to 300 soldiers transition out of the Army each month as they retire or reach the end of their service obligation. These former soldiers possess a wide range of technical skills and professional degrees. They include experienced welders, mechanics, technicians, information technology specialists, logistics managers, truck drivers, heavy equipment operators, administrators, MBAs, and professional engineers. They also tend to possess qualities highly valued by employers: a strong work ethic, resourcefulness, and t