People ask me what I miss serving in the military. My answer, Camaraderie. All this craziness going on in our country makes me want to go back in the Military. White, Black, Asian, Latino, male, female, Disabled, Gay/Lesbian, from big city or small town, tall, short… didn’t matter what the &$*% you were, we worked side […]
Some Employers Might Leave You Guessing
Nothing is more frustrating than applying for a job and not getting a response. All anyone would ask is a simple reply by phone or email stating why you were not chosen for the position. Unfortunately, there’s no guarantee you will hear from a company either after you apply for a position or gone through […]
These Lessons Learned from the Military can Benefit You as a Civilian
In today’s economy, it isn’t enough to simply have a great resume, but how you behave and present yourself could make or break your chances of being employed and staying employed. Having a Drill Sergeant scream in your face for finding a piece of fuzz on your uniform, or a scuff mark on your boots […]
Your Passion May Lie Elsewhere
I learned something new about myself after separating from the Air Force back in 2003 and returning home to N.Y. No longer was I that teenager who struggled to believe in himself, instead I had returned home realizing I was a changed man. Though it wasn’t until I took an idea and chose to set […]
Transitioning Checklist
Transitioning from military to civilian life won’t come without its challenges. One way you can start helping yourself prepare for this journey is to ask yourself some key questions. The earlier you can come up with the answers to these questions, the better you will be prepared for the transition from military to civilian life. […]
Another Great Year Thanks to You All
It is truly unbelievable to watch how an idea can develop into something so real, something that can truly help veterans throughout this country. I was never one to think I have the power to take an idea and get it to a point where people believe in it. It is a fascinating event to […]
Preparing to Separate from the Military
There I was preparing to board the plane at Anchorage International Airport back in 2003, to head back home to New York. My mind was all over the place as I stood there in line, because although I was excited to get back home to my family and friends, I wasn’t really sure what to expect next […]
A Great Year Thanks to You All
2011 is coming to an end and it has been a great year not only for myself, but for Transitioning Veteran.com. Creating this website years ago started as an idea, but an idea I soon realized needed to come to life to help others in the military community. From there I learned about Facebook and […]
My Story
My name is Steven Maieli, I’m a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and the Founder of Transitioning Veteran.com. My story begins back in 2003 after honorably separating from the Air Force. I returned home to New York where the transitioning process from military to civilian life would begin. When I returned home I knew […]
My Initial Exam at The Northport VA Hospital
Well today I completed my initial exam at my local VA Hospital and everything was great. I’m not trying to be a spokes person for the VA Hospital, but I will say that the stigma of poor medical care that still looms over the VA Hospitals, is not what I have seen so far. The […]
