Your voice matters.
I’m opening the door for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members to share their own positive stories — moments of pride from your time in uniform, or experiences from your civilian transition that reflect growth, resilience, and forward momentum.
If you have a story that can uplift others, teach a lesson, or simply show what right looks like, I’d be honored to feature it.
All submissions must be respectful, constructive, and rooted in genuine experience. No venting, no politics, no negativity — just real stories that help strengthen our community.
Whether it’s a moment of leadership, a successful transition step, a mentor who made a difference, or a lesson learned the hard way that others can benefit from, your perspective can help another Veteran navigate their own path.
If you’d like to contribute, send your article to me along with your preferred name and a short bio. I’ll review each submission for tone, clarity, and alignment with the mission of supporting Veterans with integrity and respect.Let’s build something meaningful together — one story at a time.
Veteran & Transition Story Submission Guidelines
Purpose
These guidelines ensure that all submitted articles uphold the mission of honoring military service, supporting positive civilian transition, and maintaining a respectful, constructive environment for all readers.
Submission Requirements
1. Content Focus
• Articles must center on positive service experiences, leadership moments, lessons learned, or constructive civilian transition stories.
• Stories should highlight growth, resilience, professional development, or community impact.
• Submissions must be respectful, non-political, and non-derogatory.
2. Tone & Conduct
• Maintain a tone of professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• No venting, rants, complaints, or negative commentary about individuals, units, commands, or organizations.
• No profanity or inflammatory language.
3. Article Structure
Recommended length: 600–1,200 words.
Include:
• A clear title
• An introduction that sets context
• A main body with your story or lesson
• A closing takeaway or message for fellow Veterans
4. Author Information
Each submission must include:
• Preferred name
• Branch of service (optional)
• Years served (optional)
• A short 2–4 sentence bio
5. Originality & Rights
• All submissions must be original work written by the submitting author.
• By submitting, you grant permission for your article to be published on the site and edited for clarity, tone, and formatting.
6. Editing & Review Process
• All articles will be reviewed for:
• Tone alignment
• Clarity and readability
• Respectfulness and mission fit
• Minor edits may be made to ensure consistency with site standards.
7. How to Submit
Send your article and author information to: veteranjaime@proton.me – All spam and self-promotion will be blocked!
Attach your article as a Word document, Google Doc link, or paste it directly into the email body.
Examples of Suitable Topics
• A leadership moment that shaped your career
• A mentor who made a lasting impact
• A successful step in your civilian transition
• A challenge you overcame that others can learn from
A story that demonstrates professionalism, honor, or resilience
Final Notes
These guidelines exist to protect the integrity of the Veteran community and ensure that every published story uplifts, educates, and strengthens those who read it.
Thank you for contributing to a respectful and empowering space for Veterans and Transitioning Service Members.
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