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Military Service Initiative

Ensuring post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life

Through research, policy development, programs, and Presidential recognition, the Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative informs, influences, and unites communities, non-profit organizations, businesses, academia, and philanthropy to maximize the health and well-being of post-9/11 veterans and military families, setting the conditions for a successful transition and their continued leadership as civilians.

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Military Service Initiative Team

Contact the Military Service Initiative Team: militaryservice@bushcenter.org

Media Inquiries: Brittney Bain, media@bushcenter.org

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Resources for and About Our Warriors

Our men and women in uniform have faced down enemies, liberated millions, and in doing so showed the true compassion of our Nation. Often, they return home with injuries—both visible and invisible—that intensify the challenges of transitioning into civilian life.

The Bush Institute aim to help warriors find meaningful employment through the VET Roadmap and recover from the invisible wounds of war through the Warrior Wellness Alliance. 

We have also published resources help non-profits organizations their funders maximize their impact as well as resources that help civilians understand the unique challenges facing our veterans.

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June 7, 2018

Two-Minute Take: General McChrystal on Veteran Leadership by Brittney Bain

General Stanley McChrystal is the former commander of the U.S. and International Security Assistance Forces (ISAF) Afghanistan, and the former commander of the nation’s military counter-terrorism force Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC). He is best known for developing and implementing a comprehensive counterinsurgency strategy in Afghanistan. He retired from the Army in August 2010 and later founded McChrystal Group to deliver innovative leadership solutions to American businesses. He was a keynote speaker during week one of the Bush Institute’s Stand-To Veteran Leadership Program, where he talked to scholars about the myths and realities of leadership. He also offered his thoughts on why the Stand-To program is crucial right now. Why is veteran leadership important to the country? I think veteran leadership is important because first, they are a part of society that’s had a somewhat unique experience. They’ve gone out and served the nation,

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April 9, 2018

Warrior Transition is a Global Challenge by Colonel Matthew F. Amidon, USMCR

As we continue to fight the global war on terror side-by-side with our allies, we should leverage these relationships and share best practices on how to better care for our warriors.

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March 27, 2018

We Can All Serve, and We Should by Emily Casarona

This nation was founded on the ideals of freedom and those freedoms are protected because of those who served on and off the battlefield.

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71%

of Americans have little to no understanding of the issues facing our post-9/11 veterans

#knowourvets

Events


Engage Conversation: Portraits of Courage with President Bush
May22, 2017

Highlights


Military Service Initiative Team

“Our warriors are the one percent of America who kept the 99 percent safe. We have a duty to help make their transitions as successful as possible.” – President George W. Bush

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