Giveaway alert! This podcast just got even better. One lucky listener is going to get the chance to win an epic resource pack with all kinds of goodies from Armed Services Ministry. For a chance to win, simply comment on any social media post sharing this podcast. We will randomly choose a winner one week from when this podcast airs.

Life in and after the military can be hard, and it’s often difficult to find relevant, military-specific programs and tools to help during the ups and downs. Armed Services Ministry is on a mission to equip and assist service members, veterans, and their families to discover God by deeply engaging His Word, so they can experience its life-changing message and have a positive impact on their churches, community, and country. Scripture engagement has proven to rebuild and restore resiliency, heal trauma, and offer hope.

With over 200 years of experience and a passion for people and life transformations, Armed Services Ministry created the Hero Squad Program. From this program, you can receive a curated box with a first Bible and devotional for each child, fun activities, and more. Plus, parents get the chance to connect with other military families. What’s even better, this is free to military families!

Heather Wilson serves as the Sr. Marketing Manager for the Armed Services Ministry team. Heather believes that knowing Jesus and His Word has the power to heal and transform lives and she desires to use her role to spread the word about the tools available from ASM that can help the military community know God and how He specifically cares for them. 

Amanda Sypherd serves as the Hero Squad Program Manager for the Armed Services Ministry team. She has been instrumental in the creation, design, and execution of the Hero Squad Program at ASM. With a background in education and ministry, Amanda is passionate about serving military families and helping them spend more time in God’s Word.  

Listeners, if you would like to learn more about Armed Services Ministry, check out their website here or connect with them on social media via Facebook or Instagram.

Resource Recon with Kathleen and Amber

This week’s Resource Recon is brought to you from our ever-empowering, Band of Bloggers! Our Expert Blogger, Hope for the Warriors, shares about a new partnership and scholarship opportunities with Milspo Academy. 

They write..“The military-connected community is incredibly talented and has so many transferable skills but many of us don’t know how to translate those skills to many open positions today. This scholarship will bridge the gaps in resumes and experience to bring about successful careers in sales and recruiting.”

**Applications to apply for the Milspo Academy-powered scholarship through Hope For The Warriors can be made at hopeforthewarriors.org by tapping the “connect to services” tab in the top right-hand corner. For more information on Milspo Academy, visit careerdash.com/milspo-academy/.

Empowerment Patrol Report with Amanda B.

Today we are showcasing Army Wife Network’s Everyday Empowerment recipient, Wendy Packard.

Wendy met her spouse when he was in the Navy. Per her request, he ended his Navy career after eight years, after which they settled into a normal life, had their son, bought a house, and were civilians for nine years.  As her husband never really lost the call of the military and a strong sign from God, he reenlisted in the Army.  

Here is where she found her calling and family.  Stationed at Fort Carson, she became very involved in spouse programs from Army Family Team Building to Family Readiness Groups.  As she found herself older than many of the spouses, she learned she could really be a part of the military spouse community as a mentor and a leader.  Continuing to mentor spouses in correct expectations of military life, career and family, and valuing all the military had to offer, she achieved her bachelor’s degree in communication proving it is never too late to move forward with your dreams.  

As her family has moved six times (preparing for the seventh next month) in 11 years, each move gave her more direction on how to help military service members and spouses.  Finding a niche in helping spouses to find employment, she jumped in with every move, becoming involved with Military Wife Network as a co-host of table talk, being a part of leadership for the Protestant Women of the Chapel spouse group,  facilitating Employment Education classes, taking on the lead for the Military Spouse Professional Network @ Goodfellow Airforce Base, and working as the Military Spouse Liaison for the local Workforce office.  She also stays close to spouses by staying involved in the Soldier and Family Readiness Group for her husband’s unit to promote and ensure all the members understand the employment resources available to them.

She continues to work with businesses to bring awareness to the talented pool of potential employees that military spouses can be.  She loves to recreate resumes and get spouses on the correct path to a wonderful career in spite of frequent moves and childcare issues. Her son is now grown and attending college allowing a bit more free time in which she will continue to educate spouses and community on spouse employment, will enroll for her master’s degree and move where God ask her in continuing to help the spouse community. 

Thank you so much to Wendy Packard for doing your part to empower military families around the world.

News 6 with Jolene

Here is this week’s News 6 mashup of stories for the week of June 6, 2022, straight from AWN News 6 Correspondent, Jolene McNutt:

Military Family Lifestyle Survey Open

Blue Star Families has opened their 2022 Military Family Lifestyle Survey. Your voice is important and it can make a difference. Share your family’s unique military life experiences by taking the #BSFSurvey. Your feedback will drive solutions and create change for fellow military families.

Veteran’s Spouse Project Awarded $10k NEA Grant

Veteran’s Spouse Project has been approved for a $10,000 Grants for Arts Projects award from the National Endowment for the Arts to support their Heart to Script monologue series. This project will further VSP’s mission of uplifting and empowering the military spouse’s voice in order to support military families and bridge the gap of understanding between the military and civilian communities. This powerful project allows military spouses from all generations to share their story, finding understanding and solidarity with other military spouses.

Blue Star Museums Program Open for Summer

While we’re on the subject of arts, Blue Star Museums program has kicked off! This partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Blue Star Families offers free admission to active-duty military personnel and their families, and National Guard and Reserve. You can find a list of participating museums by state by checking out the Blue Star Museums website.

You can check out more of this week’s top stories here.

Podcast Brought to You by First Command

Thank you again to today’s sponsor, First Command Financial Services. With four out of five financial coaches coming from the ranks of military spouses or veterans, they’re uniquely qualified to help you pursue financial security. Visit www.firstcommand.com to learn more and find a financial coach near you.

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