Military retirements work a bit differently than traditional civilian ones. Whereas many people work throughout their life and retire once and for all after age 65, ready to head off to the beach or the golf course, those in the military often leave earlier. Because they can receive a generous ...

As summer turns to fall, millions of kids look to the start of the school year. While this time is pretty predictable most years—the supplies students need and the return to a school building—that predictability isn’t there this year. With the risk of kids and teachers catching and passing COVID-19 ...

Your workplace culture not only determines the quality of your work; it changes you as a person during your time there. The worst environments subtly allow dishonesty, corner-cutting, and hostility towards coworkers. In the end, people there become bitter and needlessly competitive rather than collaborating to secure a higher goal. ...

Police officers have an incredibly hard job. They patrol roads, provide medical aid, deescalate dangerous situations, investigate crimes, and wear many other hats. In a day, they may do all of these things and more. To thank them for their impossibly difficult role, here’s how you can show your appreciation ...

A pastor, to quote a popular phrase, keeps careful watch over the congregation, their flock. In fact, the word pastor even derives from a Latin term for shepherd. Few other vocations come with quite so vague a job description. Good shepherds become preachers, teachers, mentors, comforters, advocates, counselors, and some ...

Every graduation deserves a celebration. Going to school in any capacity involves focused, dedicated work to get a grasp of a field, and this process necessitates long hours of reading, writing, discussing, and practical training. Going the distance—studying well and learning what you need to—is a significant accomplishment, perhaps one ...

The end of the school year is when teachers and students part. Students ought to do something special for their devoted teachers, and parents ought to either encourage these students or celebrate their teacher’s themselves. Read these ways to say thank you to teachers to make the end of the ...

Graduating from the police academy takes endurance and smarts, and the occasion deserves recognition. As cadets step into the role of certified police officer, they transition into a stressful and high-responsibility position. To make this transition more palatable and celebrate their accomplishment, you’re going to need a great gift for ...

A gesture of appreciation holds gravity. Taking the time and effort to recognize what someone else has done creates a ripple of good that benefits their life and yours. You can shine a light on the best in other people and acknowledge aspects of their lives that others don’t or ...

It’s impossible for those without a family member in the military to fully understand the impact military service has on an entire family. Military families need our support as they navigate the trials that come with the selflessness their loved one exhibits when they make the decision to protect our ...