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Unlocking VA Benefits & Military Transition Success | Networking, VR&E & More

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Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark ElderUnlocking VA Benefits & Military Transition Success | Networking, VR&E & More
  1. Unlocking VA Benefits & Military Transition Success | Networking, VR&E & More Shawn Welsh, Keith Cassant, Eric Brew, Mark Elder 32:10

Welcome to another insightful episode of VET S.O.S., brought to you by the Who You Know Network and a proud member of the Parade Deck Community! 🎙️
Today, we’re sitting down with Chief Master Sergeant (Ret.) Jason A. David, a veteran advocate who is passionate about helping service members successfully transition to civilian life. He shares invaluable insights on networking, military transition, VA benefits, unemployment compensation, adaptive sports, and career opportunities. If you’re a veteran, transitioning service member, or military supporter, this episode is packed with essential knowledge to help you navigate your post-military journey.
🔹 Key Topics Covered in This Episode:
✅ Jason’s military transition journey – The highs, lows, and lessons learned
✅ The power of networking & LinkedIn – How to build real connections and maximize opportunities
✅ Unemployment Compensation for Ex-Service Members (UCX) – A little-known financial safety net
✅ VR&E (Veteran Readiness & Employment) – A life-changing program for career development
✅ Adaptive sports programs – Resources to help injured veterans regain mobility and confidence
✅ Resume-building tips – How to translate military experience into civilian job qualifications
✅ VA benefits explained – Why it’s critical to apply and take advantage of what you’ve earned
✅ Military Transition Roundtable & MilTrac – How these organizations provide critical guidance
✅ The stigma of asking for help – Why seeking assistance is a sign of strength, not weakness
✅ AI-powered veteran tools – How new tech is helping military members transition smoothly
💡 Resources Mentioned:
🔗 Connect with Jason David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-david-72791966/
🎯 Whether you’re just starting your transition or have been out for years, this episode will provide insights, resources, and motivation to help you succeed.
🛟 Don’t drown in a sea of transition – grab the VET S.O.S. lifeline! 🛟
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✔️ What’s been your biggest challenge in transitioning out of the military? Share your experience below.
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Shawn Welsh Founder, VET S.O.S. Podcast

Shawn Welsh is the Founder and Co-Host of the VET S.O.S. Podcast. The show features information and resources about veteran support organizations and key personnel in the veteran support community. With a passion for helping others, he started VET S.O.S. to provide a lifeline to veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses.

Shawn is a retired U.S. Army veteran with over twenty years of experience as an intelligence professional. As a senior noncommissioned officer, he was dedicated to taking care of his Soldiers and continues that mission today with VET S.O.S. Shawn holds several advanced degrees including a Master’s Degree in administrative leadership from the University of Oklahoma. A member of the Maxwell Leadership Team, Shawn is also a certified resiliency trainer who lives in Jacksonville, Florida with his wife and their two children.

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