BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20240502T010000Z DTEND:20240502T020000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:A Girl’s Guide to Military Service DESCRIPTION:"A Girl's Guide to Military Service: Selecting Your Specialty\, Preparing for Success\, Thriving in Military Life" by Amanda Huffman is an invaluable resource tailored for young women who are contemplating a career in the military. Drawing insights\, advice\, and perspectives from an array of women who have served\, this comprehensive guide offers a roadmap for success in military service.\n\n \n\nKey topics covered in the book include:\n\n \n\n Making the Right Choice: The book helps readers make an informed decision about whether military service aligns with their personal and professional aspirations.\n\n \n\n\n Enlisting vs. Commissioning: It provides guidance on the two primary paths to military service enlisting or commissioning as an officer and helps individuals choose the one that suits them best.\n\n \n\n\n Service Branch and Career Field Selection: Readers will gain insight into the various service branches and career fields available\, enabling them to select a path that matches their interests and goals.\n\n \n\n\n Preparation for Training: The book emphasizes the importance of mental and physical preparation for military training\, helping individuals get ready for the challenges that lie ahead.\n\n \n\n\n Balancing Personal Life: It addresses the unique challenges that military personnel face in integrating personal life\, relationships\, and even motherhood with their military careers.\n\n \n\n\n Stress Management and Mental Toughness: Readers will find strategies for managing stress and developing the mental toughness required to thrive in military service.\n\n \n\n\n Challenges as Women in the Military: The guide navigates the distinct challenges that women may encounter while serving in the military and offers practical advice for overcoming them.\n\n \n\n\n Thriving in Military Careers: Finally\, the book empowers individuals to excel in their military careers\, providing tips and insights applicable to both enlisted and officer roles in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.\n\n \n\n"A Girl's Guide to Military Service" is an essential read for young women considering military service\, regardless of their choice of service branch or commitment type. It serves as a valuable companion on the journey to making informed decisions\, preparing for military life\, and achieving success in this honorable and challenging career path.\n\n \n\nSpeaker's BIO\n\nAmanda Huffman's journey has taken her from serving in the Air Force to embracing the role of a devoted stay-at-home mom and Air Force spouse.\n\n \n\nHer story began when she and her husband crossed paths at California State University\, Fresno\, setting the stage for a remarkable journey that would span different corners of the United States\, including New Mexico\, Ohio\, and their current home in California. Their journey as a couple blossomed into parenthood in 2013 when their son came into their lives\, and in 2015\, they expanded their family further\, becoming a loving family of four.\n\n \n\nDuring her time in the Air Force\, Amanda embarked on a significant mission in Afghanistan as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). Her background in Civil Engineering played a pivotal role in various off-base missions\, where she actively contributed to the nation-building efforts in Afghanistan. To keep the folks back home informed and share her unique experiences\, she began writing heartfelt letters that resonated with her readers.\n\n \n\nRevisiting these stories through her blog not only helps Amanda reconnect with her past but also serves as a platform to shed light on the vital work being carried out overseas. Amanda firmly believes in the remarkable contributions of women who have played pivotal roles on the front lines\, engaging directly with the people and making a lasting impact.\n\n \n\nEmail SanDimasRotary@gmail.com for the Zoom link. X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:"\;A Girl&rsquo\;s Guide to Military Service: Selecting Your Specialty\, Preparing for Success\, Thriving in Military Life"\; by Amanda Huffman is an invaluable resource tailored for young women who are contemplating a career in the military. Drawing insights\, advice\, and perspectives from an array of women who have served\, this comprehensive guide offers a roadmap for success in military service.
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\n"\;A Girl&rsquo\;s Guide to Military Service"\; is an essential read for young women considering military service\, regardless of their choice of service branch or commitment type. It serves as a valuable companion on the journey to making informed decisions\, preparing for military life\, and achieving success in this honorable and challenging career path.
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\nSpeaker&rsquo\;s BIO
\nAmanda Huffman'\;s journey has taken her from serving in the Air Force to embracing the role of a devoted stay-at-home mom and Air Force spouse.
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\nHer story began when she and her husband crossed paths at California State University\, Fresno\, setting the stage for a remarkable journey that would span different corners of the United States\, including New Mexico\, Ohio\, and their current home in California. Their journey as a couple blossomed into parenthood in 2013 when their son came into their lives\, and in 2015\, they expanded their family further\, becoming a loving family of four.
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\nDuring her time in the Air Force\, Amanda embarked on a significant mission in Afghanistan as part of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT). Her background in Civil Engineering played a pivotal role in various off-base missions\, where she actively contributed to the nation-building efforts in Afghanistan. To keep the folks back home informed and share her unique experiences\, she began writing heartfelt letters that resonated with her readers.
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\nRevisiting these stories through her blog not only helps Amanda reconnect with her past but also serves as a platform to shed light on the vital work being carried out overseas. Amanda firmly believes in the remarkable contributions of women who have played pivotal roles on the front lines\, engaging directly with the people and making a lasting impact.
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\nEmail SanDimasRotary@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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