1. Understand Why Networking Is So Important to Making a Successful Military Transition

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Was there ever a time when you went on a combat patrol by yourself? Of course there wasn’t. Anytime you left the wire, you were with your squad—or in other words, you were with a network of soldiers who looked after one another. Why? Because you were stronger together than you were individually. It’s common sense, right? To be successful back here at home, you also need a squad of people who will have your back. The only difference is, back here at home, you have to create your own squad. No one is assigned to have your back anymore. ...

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