Brian D. Anderson, Colonel, U.S. Air Force (Ret)

MOAA Senior Director, Career Transition & Member Services

MOAA is offering a full slate of events throughout the month of January.  These events are FREE and open to all ranks of the uniformed services and veteran community – officer, enlisted, currently serving, Guard and Reserve, Veterans, military spouses, and surviving spouses. And, for the webinar events – we record and archive. Cannot make it, no problem! Just encourage them to register and we’ll send them a link to the recording.

Webinar: Marketing Yourself in the New Year. Tues, Jan 17 at 2:00 PM ET. Register: https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition-and-career/marketing-yourself-in-the-new-year/. Whether you are transitioning from uniformed service, considering a career change, or simply wondering if the new year is a good time for a new job, this career webinar is for you. Key topics include:

• Your Personal Assessment: How to start finding the answer to “What it is that you want to do?”
• You Marketing You: Selling yourself, possibly in a new career field.
• Ditching the Jargon: Moving away from military lingo and acronyms and into language any civilian can understand.
• Networking 101: Why networking is important, and how to make the most of your network.
• Your Transition Toolkit: Covering essentials such as your résumé, LinkedIn profile, and 30-scond commercial.
• Let MOAA help you explore what career options come next!

Webinar: Understanding Your VA Benefits. Tues, Jan 24 at 2:00 PM ET. Register: https://www.moaa.org/content/events/healthcare-and-benefits/understanding-your-va-benefits/.  It is time once again for MOAA's annual review of your VA benefits! Join MOAA’s accredited Veterans Service Officer, Capt. Paul Frost, AFC®, USN (Ret), for an in-depth look at your VA benefits and how to access them. Topics include:

• The Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA): A review of the financial payouts the VBA administers for veterans.
• VA Disability Compensation Claim and Appeal programs: The evidence required, types of claims and appeals, how to get medical records, and what a Veterans Service Organization (VSO) can do for you.
• The PACT Act: Details on the expansion of presumptive toxic exposures and other benefits.
• Concurrent Receipt: What it is, and what options you may have when it come to your compensation.
• Online Access: Why you should get a VA.gov online account.
• Dependency and Indemnity Compensation (DIC): What you and your survivor need to know about this program, including who is eligible and how to apply.
• The Veterans Health Administration: Who is eligible and how to apply for VA health care benefits.
• The VA Home Loan Guarantee Program: How to access and maximize this popular program.
• PLUS: Answers to your questions!

MOAA Virtual Career Fair featuring Remote and Teleworking Employment.  Tues, Jan 31 from 11:30 AM–1:00 PM ET. Register: https://www.moaa.org/content/events/transition-and-career/moaas-virtual-career-fair-(january-2023)/.

Don’t know where to start? Let MOAA help you:  Find exciting career opportunities.   Market your education, experience, and skills.   Connect with employers looking to hire remote and tele-workers. Land the position!  Don’t miss this unique opportunity to make a great first impression and have a “live” conversation with your potential future employer!

We encourage you to share these opportunities across your personal and professional networks.  Thank you for all you do to support the uniformed services and veteran community to achieve their professional career aspirations and make sound life decisions.