The Third Lieutenant

As the daughter of a US Army Sergeants Major, Ms. Vel F. Johnson recalls fond memories as a Soldier's daughter. After completing her Associates and Dual Bachelor's Degree, Vel became a successful entrepreneur who still serves Veterans to this day. As the CEO and Founder of Vasaj Communications hear from Vel as she shares her technique for self advocacy. As a scholar and entrepreneur learn about the joy she has found in lifelong learning.

Learn more about her current work below:

• With client Major King Vets What's Next

• Vel's mission and vision

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Captain Cynthia L. Turner was a shy girl from South Carolina who found her home at Howard University. Since her days as a cadet, she has developed into a leader in the United States Airforce as a Medical Officer. Hear from Cynthia as she shares her experience as a leader, mentor, and a professional contemplating how she'll make her mark on the world.

Learn more about Cynthia's non-profit organization Precious Pearls here: www.preciouspearlsyouth.org

Learn more about the Project Refit Blue Skies Mobile App: Veteran Non-profit PTSD/TBI battle buddy support | Project Refit

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It wasn’t in Major Kimberly Mallard-Brown’s plan to join the Army, but she followed in her parent’s footsteps of service. While looking for her “perfect school” she was nudged towards the United States Military Academy at West Point and never looked back. Her advice, “Don’t take no from a person who can’t give you a yes.” In this episode, she shares how service members commissioned, warrant, and enlisted can apply to the Army’s Broadening Opportunity Program. Learn about Army broadening opportunities here:

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In honor of Women's History Month we salute two trailblazers who paved the way for our service. Honorary General Mary McLeod Bethune was an advisor to the United States Women’s Army for National Defense and Women’s Army Auxiliary Corps. She opened the door for Brigadier General Hazel Johnson Brown to serve at the highest levels of the Department of Defense. Without these women, our military would look quite different.

Listen to hear their story and how it ultimately impacted mine.

Read correspondence between Mrs. Mary Bethune and President Harry S. Truman that led to the inclusion of Black women in the Officer Corps.

Read Timeka L. Thomas Rashid's dissertation entitled “Leading by Example: An Examination of Mary McLeod Bethune’s Leadership as a College President”.

As a note of respect, I’d like to thank my mother, my sister, and all of the amazing women and military leaders who have shared their journeys with me:

Captain Cynthia L. Turner (US Air Force)

Major Kimberly L. Mallard Brown (US Army)

Commander Melissa R. Troncoso (US Navy)

Major Natasha M. Hinds (US Army Ret)

And all of the gentlemen who have been guests... I thank the women in your lives. Your daughters, wives, and mothers for their support. One team one fight.

I am grateful.

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