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  • Military Warriors Support Foundation: Honoring and Assisting Returning Disabled American Soldiers

    August 17, 2010

    On that fateful day of September 11th, 2001, many heroes emerged. Police, fire fighters and civilians, came together and began our fight against terrorism. Since that day, our military has carried on the fight for us overseas. Countless brave men and women have been injured, or made the ultimate sacrifice, while defending our freedom. Many Americans have shown their generosity in caring for these heroes. Some give their time as volunteers, some give their financial support. Several organizations have been created to assist these veterans.  One such organization is the Military Warriors Support Foundation (MWSF).

     

    MWSF, founded by Lt. Gen Leroy Sisco, USA (Ret), provides assistance to injured veterans during their transition from military to civilian life. So far in 2010, through the Homes4WoundedWarriors Program, six mortgage-free homes have been awarded to wounded warriors and their families. In addition, through the CEOs4Heroes Program, in two short months, over 40 veterans have received job offers in career-potential positions.

     

    MWSF anticipates awarding many more homes to our Wounded Warriors and looks to provide countless more employment opportunities to our Heroes, and you can help! Simply text the word HERO to 46786 and follow the directions to select your personal level of donation! It's as easy as that! If your company is interested in providing veterans with quality jobs, please e-mail CEOs4Heroes@MilitaryWarriors.org.

     

    One company that has already stood up for our Heroes is Lucchese, Inc., with their CEO, Paul LaVoie. LaVoie has made it his goal to rally fellow companies to come together to raise $1,000,000. “These heroes have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Let's join together in welcoming them home and supporting them in their time of need” says LaVoie. The process to donate a home costs MWSF $10,000. “Reaching $1,000,000 in donations will change the lives of 75 - 100 families”, says Casey Kinser, MWSF Programs Director. LaVoie also serves as the “corporate leader” of the CEOs4Heroes (C4H) program. “The vision of this program is to establish a positive working relationship with our partner companies that are interested in hiring our Veterans. We hope to add new corporate partners that recognize the positive attributes these individuals can bring to their place of employment”, says C4H Program Coordinator, Andrea Dellinger.

     

    In addition to the Military Warriors Support Foundation’s homes and employment programs, they also offer education assistance as well as provide recreational opportunities for the Warriors and their families. For more information on all of MWSF’s programs, or to see how you can get involved, visit their website at www.MilitaryWarriors.org.

     

    “Although appreciated, supporting our troops is more than a bumper sticker.  As much as moral support, our troops need the type of practical assistance the Military Warriors Support Foundation will provide.”

    -          Ken Eakes, MWSF Executive Director

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    Lauren Fuino

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  • Live for Today – Learn for Tomorrow

    July 21, 2010

     

    By Jeffrey Cox, iStudySmart.com Military Educational Consultant

     

    Liberty is the most precious of gifts. My generation never had to fight for this freedom, it was offered to us on a silver platter, by people who fought for it with their lives.  All throughout the United States, cemeteries remind us of the young men, and women who never made it home, and whose memory we now cherish.  My generation does not own this freedom; we are merely its custodians.  

    The fundamental right to education is a benefit of the freedom that was fought so dearly for.  As Americans, we recognize education as a critical building block for our future.  The immediate and long-term benefits and opportunities that a quality education offers are key to national development and to individual freedom.

    Quality educational programs and opportunities are available for military personnel and their families through iStudySmart.com. Soldiers and their families can complete college credit and earn their degree.

    For more information about iStudySmart.com and how you can receive military discounts, contact me today at 1-800-737-2222, ext. 1421

     Life is too short to think small. Remember to live for today and learn for tomorrow.

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    Jeff Cox served in the Marine Corps, where he held several different positions and responsibilities including:

    ·         Education Program Administrator

    ·         Planned and scheduled the troops for local academic programs to be conducted on base

    ·         Monitored students’ educational progress

    ·         Maintain education rosters, off-duty education reports, and voluntary education program/ethnic education reports

    ·         Aided Marines in completing their educational goals


    Jeff can be contacted at 1-800-737-2222  ext. 1421

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  • Introducing Jeff Cox, Military Educational Consultant

    June 21, 2010

    iStudySmart.com is pleased to announce Jeff Cox, Military Educational Consultant. Though he is new to iStudySmart.com, Jeff’s extensive background in education as well as military makes him empathetic to the military student looking to complete college credit while on active duty. Among others, his highlights include:

    ·         United States Marine Corps Education Program Administrator and Career Planner

    ·         Central Intelligence Agency Federal Police Officer

    ·         Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

    ·         Supervisor of up to 39 Troops and Candidates

    ·         Recipient of Special Achievement Awards; Exceptional Performance Awards; Good Conduct Medal and Sea Service Deployment Ribbon

    Irregular schedules, deployments reassignments, and family commitments challenge a soldier’s persistence to pursue their education while serving our country. Jeff is looking forward to assisting military personnel with the best self-paced study program that suits their needs to obtain a quality education.

    Jeff can also assist  military students and their families with iStudySmart.com military discounts such as:

    ·         Exclusive Military Pricing for SmartSolution

    ·         Courses as Low as $55 Each (Based on One Year SmartClub Membership)

    ·         Locating Testing Centers – Tests are FREE on Base!

    Remember: previously, retests of credit-by-exams were available to service members at no cost. However, DANTES will no longer fun retesting on a previously funded exam title for CLEP, DSST and ECE exams.

    Please contact Jeff at 1-800-230-7565 x1421 to discuss how iStudySmart.com can help you complete college credit, pass exams on the first try and work toward your educational goals while serving your country.

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    Lauren Fuino

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  • iStudySmart.com Honors & Remembers Those Who Served

    May 28, 2010

    This Memorial Day, iStudySmart.com would like to honor and remember those who are back home and safe, those still serving and those who are remembered in our hearts. We wish all of you a happy and safe Memorial Day weekend!

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    Lauren Fuino

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