Mary Fisk, Marine Corps veteran and Student Veteran Career Counselor at Penn State University, joins us to talk about proactive veteran career support and how higher education can be a powerful anchor in the military-to-civilian transition.

Mary shares how Penn State offers one-on-one advising, career fairs, lunch & learns, and hybrid-access workshops to support more than 3,000 military-connected students across 24 campuses and its World Campus. She also gives advice on internships, resume building, and why engaging early in your career journey is essential for success.

If you're a veteran or military-affiliated student looking to thrive after service, this episode is packed with insight, tools, and motivation.

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In this powerful episode of the VET S.O.S. Military Transition Podcast, we speak with Ashley Sard, an Air Force veteran and Community Partnership Specialist at Empath Health. Ashley shares her deeply personal military transition story, from medical retirement and career uncertainty to championing hospice and palliative care for veterans in Florida.

We explore:

• The impact of medical retirement on military families

• Women Veteran advocacy at the VA

• Empath Health’s veteran-focused hospice, palliative, and grief support services

• Unique programs like “We Honor Veterans” and personalized pinning ceremonies

Ashley’s journey is one of resilience, purpose, and compassionate service. If you’re a veteran or caregiver, this episode offers crucial insights on community resources and how end-of-life care can honor military service.

🎙️ Tune in to hear how one veteran turned transition challenges into lasting impact.
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Christian Echeverri, Navy veteran and outreach lead at Best Military Resume and Hire Valor, joins the VET S.O.S. Podcast to share how cutting-edge AI is helping veterans bridge the gap between military service and civilian employment.

He dives into the challenges of rediscovering identity after retirement, adjusting post-COVID, and how his journey led him to help others find meaningful careers. Christian explains how Best Military Resume’s AI system builds tailored resumes and elevator pitches while Hire Valor acts as a job placement ally—not just a recruiter.

Tune in to hear how this combination of tech and human connection is creating better career outcomes for transitioning veterans and military families.

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