The Minnesota Commanders’ Task Force is comprised of nine congressionally chartered veterans service organizations. As the elected leaders of these respective organizations, they meet regularly to discuss the many issues affecting veterans and their families.
The mission of Focus Marines Foundation (FMF) is to develop and administer programs for wounded warriors which will assist them in their transition from military to civilian lives. FMF developed a week-long program called FOCUS, located west of St. Louis, Missouri. The program is conducted four times each year with a maximum of 30 per class. Participants arrive on Saturday and depart the following Saturday.
If you or someone you care about is struggling with the transition from military life to civilian life, you are not alone and there is help! Many men and women who have left the military are experiencing the same problems, like:
ANXIETY: Quick to anger. The smallest things can trigger anger
DEPRESSION: Lacks motivation, focus and purpose. Not working or attending school
ADDICTION: Addicted to drugs, alcohol, porn or video gaming
INSOMNIA: Poor or erratic sleep. Little or no sleep at night and little sleep during the day
ISOLATION: Avoids public places, friends and family
RELATIONSHIPS: Problems with family, friends and coworker relationships
NEGATIVITY: Most things have a negative meaning, the glass is always half-empty
SELF-DOUBT: Lacks self-confidence and has lost pride and self-respect
Marine For Life Network (M4L) connects transitioning Marines and their family members to education resources, employment opportunities, and other Veterans services that aid in their career and life goals outside of military service. The Marine For Life Network offers Marines and family members connections to military-friendly employment, education, and other Veteran and community resources.
Marine Corps League POC: David Ossian
email: dossian@mcleague.org