In August, we focused on one of the most critical aspects of post-military life: employment and career transition. While veterans bring unmatched skills and leadership to the civilian workforce, too many struggle to secure meaningful jobs or maintain long-term career stability. This month, Mission Roll Call focused on equipping veterans with resources, amplifying their voices, and pushing for solutions that ensure opportunity after service.
Through stories, guides, policy updates, and educational content, we worked to highlight both the challenges and the pathways forward for veterans seeking purpose and stability in civilian careers.
Here’s what you might have missed:
We published a series of articles designed to help veterans navigate employment transitions and access the support they’ve earned. From step-by-step tools and resources to highlighting the organizations that specialize in veteran career services, each piece was aimed at empowering veterans to thrive beyond their time in uniform.
– From Service to Success: Tools for Veteran Employment and Transition
– 10 Veteran Service Organizations Dedicated to Career Transition
– Innovative Treatments are Making Strides to Support Veterans. The System Should Be, Too.
– VA Expands Community Care Referrals to One Year
– Are You Eligible for VA Benefits?
The Lasting Mission Podcast
In August, The Lasting Mission featured the story of Army veteran Rick Welch, who offered a candid look at the realities of war, loss, and life after service. His journey reflects the challenges faced by rural veterans and the lasting impact of combat, while also highlighting resilience and the power of sharing one’s story.
– Left Behind After Battle: Rick Welch on War, Loss & the Fight for Rural Veterans
– Baghdad’s Flies Still Haunt This Veteran Years Later – Rick Welch, Part 2
Mission Roll Call University (MRCU)
MRCU continued its role as a hub for straightforward education and resources. This month’s videos offered practical insights into financial literacy and emerging treatments, helping veterans and families plan for the future and explore options for healing.
– How the Stock Market REALLY Works – Financial Literacy
– Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy – A Treatment Worth Breathing For
Veteran Town Hall: Your Voice in Real Time
Our August Town Hall brought veterans together to share their perspectives. These discussions continue to inform our advocacy and remind us that every veteran voice matters.
– Watch the August Town Hall (08.20)
MRC in the Media
Mission Roll Call’s leadership continued to raise awareness on the national stage. In August, CEO Jim Whaley joined Newsmax to emphasize the importance of a strong, unified voice for veterans across the country and shared veteran perspectives on combating veteran homelessness with The National Desk.
–Mission Roll Call CEO Jim Whaley on Newsmax || A Voice Representing Our Nation’s Veterans
– The National Desk || VA announces $818 million to combat veteran homelessness
Speak Up: Your Voice Matters
Veteran experiences guide our work and drive our advocacy. By sharing your input through surveys and polls, you help shape solutions that impact not only today’s veterans but future generations as well. Make Your Voice Heard in Our Open Polls.
The VA is exploring new ways to support veterans after service, including preventive wellness, access to service animals, and community programs. This survey asks for your perspective on whether the VA should help expand these opportunities and if veterans see value in this kind of preventive approach.
Take the Veteran Voices Survey.
Looking Ahead: September 11 Remembrance
In September, we will honor Patriot Day by reflecting on the enduring impact of 9/11. Our focus will also turn to national security in today’s world—what it demands, how it has evolved, and why it matters. Above all, we’ll ensure that the voices of veterans and their families remain at the center of this conversation, guiding how our nation remembers, responds, and prepares for the future.