Collaborative service work can change how we support veterans
George W. Bush Institute
Veterans & Military Families
Helping veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.
“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
The Veterans and Military Families program helps veterans, service members and their loved ones make successful transitions through leadership programming and research-driven policy recommendations. We focus on informing the veteran employment, education, and health and well-being space so that transitions are simpler and more accessible.
Connect to Care
Veterans and service members experiencing difficulties in daily life or in distress can reach out to Check-In and trust that an advocate will find a licensed professional who can help.
Experts
Read LCDR D’Juan Wilcher's biography.
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LCDR D’Juan Wilcher
Deputy Director, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read Christopher Vidaurre (USMC Veteran)'s biography.
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Christopher Vidaurre (USMC Veteran)
Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read Alex Gorsky's biography.
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Alex Gorsky
April and Jay Graham Fellow George W. Bush Institute
Read General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.)'s biography.
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General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.)
Read James Nicholson's biography.
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James Nicholson
Secretary Department of Veterans Affairs
René Bardorf
Senior Advisor, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors; Adjunct Senior Fellow, Center for a New American Security
General Peter Chiarelli
Former CEO, One Mind; Veteran U.S. Army
Dan Goldenberg, USNR
Executive Director, Call of Duty Endowment
Mark Goulart
Former Principal, Deloitte Consulting; Veteran U.S. Army
Todd Platt
Chief Executive Officer, Hillwood Investments
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