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Military OneSource Podcast – The USO: Bringing More to the Lives of Service Members
Learn how the United Service Organization enriches the lives of service members and their families through programs like the Canine Corral, where therapy dogs bring joy and relief to Marines by offering comfort and companionship. Hear personal stories of how the USO helps to alleviate isolation and create a welcoming space — and candy haven — for service members and their families. Find out how partnerships with local organizations make life a little easier for military families by providing food and tickets for fun events.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with members of the USO community, including USO managers and volunteers, at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville, the largest Navy installation in the southeast region. They discuss the importance of the USO as a source of support, community and connection for those serving in the military.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/recreation-travel-shopping/ to learn about other ways service members and their families can feel more at home.
Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.
Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
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Military OneSource Podcast — How MilSpouses Can Use AI to Optimize Their Job Search
Artificial intelligence can enhance career development and streamline the job search. Learn about using AI to develop a personalized career pathway, identify skills gaps and transferable skills, practice for interviews, tailor resumes to individual positions and much more.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Quelonda McCrae, a Navy spouse and career coach with the Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program. Quelonda talks about how SECO can help military spouses harness the power of AI for career planning and professional development while maintaining their authenticity.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/education-employment/seco/ to learn about the career and education resources and support available to military spouses.
Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.
Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
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Military OneSource Podcast — Mentorship in Action: Military Spouses Empowering Others
Learn about the importance of mentorship for military spouses, especially those new to military life or who are facing challenges like deployments or relocations. Listeners will discover the value of connecting with experienced military spouses who know where to go, what to do and how to do it for just about anything. Mentors offer guidance, resources and community support, helping spouses better navigate military life.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Traci Ostrander, manager of the Military Spouse Mentorship program, part of the Military Spouse Advocacy Network and Air Force Spouse Mentor and MSAN Leadership Development Program Coordinator Ally Hughes. They discuss how sharing experiences through mentorship can help military spouses feel less isolated and find community.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/relationships/married-domestic-partner/milspouse-support-and-services/ to learn about the resources and support available to military spouses.
Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.
Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
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Military OneSource Podcast — Stories of Mental Health and Marathons
Hear from a service member about his journey from battling suicidal thoughts to finding hope through ultra marathons. Listen to him and a peer share tips for setting goals and making progress toward them, as well as how perseverance can provide hope for those battling their mental health. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or ways to uplift those around you, this episode offers a reminder that hope and healing are just a step — or mile — away.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Staff Sgt. Jon Fischer and Tech. Sgt. Andrew Pond, service members at Joint Base San Antonio.
If you or someone you know is in a crisis, there is help — contact the Military Crisis Line. Dial 988, then press 1 or text 838255, or chat online at https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/get-help-now/chat/.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/mental-health-matters-in-the-military/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members suffering from a mental health disorder.
Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.
Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
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Military OneSource Podcast — Beyond the Mission: Supporting Mental Wellness
Learn tips to balance stress and mission success. Counseling, support and self-care — which for some might include Dungeons & Dragons — can help service members disconnect, decompress and transition from the mission to life at home.
Host Bruce Moody speaks with Frances Martinez, LCSW, the 960th cyberspace wing director of psychological health and Chief Master Sgt. Christopher Howard, 960th cyberspace wing command chief at Joint Base San Antonio-Chapman Annex, Texas. They discuss how they leverage Military OneSource and other resources to help build emotional and spiritual wellness and encourage mindfulness among service members.
Visit Military OneSource at https://www.militaryonesource.mil/health-wellness/mental-health/ to learn about the resources and support available to service members and families.
Bruce Moody is a public affairs specialist with the Defense Department’s Military OneSource.
Share your feedback about this podcast as well as ideas for future episodes by visiting the Military OneSource Podcasts Feedback Form at https://public.militaryonesource.mil/podcast-feedback.
The Military OneSource Podcast series is an official resource of the Defense Department. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
Military OneSource podcasts are a simple way to connect to your best MilLife. They can help you navigate military life, overcome challenges and thrive. Turn to Military OneSource for information, tools and resources on topics unique to the military, including spouse employment, special needs family members, deployment, relocation, finances, parenting and more.
The Military OneSource podcast is an official resource of the Department of Defense. For more information, visit MilitaryOneSource.mil or call 800-342-9647. Military OneSource is your 24/7 connection to information, answers and support to help you reach your goals, overcome challenges and thrive.
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