Posted on Aug 31, 2017
Hello, Capt. Eric Eversole from Hiring Our Heroes here. I'm coming by on 9/5 for a Q&A. What questions do you have for me?
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From RP Staff:
RallyPoint is honored to host Capt. Eric Eversole, President of Hiring Our Heroes and Vice President at the US Chamber of Commerce, for a live Q&A on September 9, 2017. Capt. Eversole first entered military service in 1994 and accepted a commission in the United States Navy JAG Corps in 1998. He served as an appellate attorney, representing more than 250 sailors and Marines before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Eversole transferred to the Navy Reserve in 2001 where he continues to serve today. Capt. Eversole also leads Hiring Our Heroes, a grassroots initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment in communities across America by connecting with private- and public-sector partners.
From RP Staff:
RallyPoint is honored to host Capt. Eric Eversole, President of Hiring Our Heroes and Vice President at the US Chamber of Commerce, for a live Q&A on September 9, 2017. Capt. Eversole first entered military service in 1994 and accepted a commission in the United States Navy JAG Corps in 1998. He served as an appellate attorney, representing more than 250 sailors and Marines before the Navy-Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals and the Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces. Eversole transferred to the Navy Reserve in 2001 where he continues to serve today. Capt. Eversole also leads Hiring Our Heroes, a grassroots initiative to help veterans, transitioning service members, and military spouses find meaningful employment in communities across America by connecting with private- and public-sector partners.
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CAPT (Join to see), First, thank you sir for your service to our country all of these years! Second, thank you for taking time to answer the questions of such a large audience from all over the globe. That's nothing short of incredible.
Sir, I likely won't have access to a computer when you do this live, so I'll ask ahead of time and search for a response if it's appropriate.
My question is fairly complicated, but I feel you'll steer me in the right direction. Summary, I chose the forum of Article 15 proceedings instead of trial by courts martial. In 2014, I was a MSgt/E-7. I was accused of wrongdoing by Article 107 False Official Statement. As you're aware, the penalty if convicted by courts martial for 107 is steep and is a felony. I didn't want to jeopardize possible prison time, hence the Article 15 proceedings. An investigation was done without my knowledge and 5 statements were made and used as evidence. Four statements were "against" me, though none of the 4 stated the exact same thing. The 5th was nearly a defense of my initial statement. The Article 15 proceedings are fast and I was offered NJP on 1 May and found guilty and demoted to E-6 on the 8th. I believe I exhausted all means for appeal, but have you seen cases of NJP being "overturned" after a certain timeline? Many feel the punishment was too severe and if the commander truly did believe I committed a crime, there were many less severe options available. Up to that point, my military record had been spotless with no unfavorable information anywhere. Additionally, there has been no unfavorable information since this "incident" occurred. How would you advise me or others in a similar situation? Is there anything else I can do in this matter? Could I petition my representative Congressman? If so, what if I don't hear anything back? Thank you for your time and I am hoping this is acceptable.
-TSgt McClish
Sir, I likely won't have access to a computer when you do this live, so I'll ask ahead of time and search for a response if it's appropriate.
My question is fairly complicated, but I feel you'll steer me in the right direction. Summary, I chose the forum of Article 15 proceedings instead of trial by courts martial. In 2014, I was a MSgt/E-7. I was accused of wrongdoing by Article 107 False Official Statement. As you're aware, the penalty if convicted by courts martial for 107 is steep and is a felony. I didn't want to jeopardize possible prison time, hence the Article 15 proceedings. An investigation was done without my knowledge and 5 statements were made and used as evidence. Four statements were "against" me, though none of the 4 stated the exact same thing. The 5th was nearly a defense of my initial statement. The Article 15 proceedings are fast and I was offered NJP on 1 May and found guilty and demoted to E-6 on the 8th. I believe I exhausted all means for appeal, but have you seen cases of NJP being "overturned" after a certain timeline? Many feel the punishment was too severe and if the commander truly did believe I committed a crime, there were many less severe options available. Up to that point, my military record had been spotless with no unfavorable information anywhere. Additionally, there has been no unfavorable information since this "incident" occurred. How would you advise me or others in a similar situation? Is there anything else I can do in this matter? Could I petition my representative Congressman? If so, what if I don't hear anything back? Thank you for your time and I am hoping this is acceptable.
-TSgt McClish
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MSgt Jason McClish
COL Mikel J. Burroughs Did the CAPT run out of time? I see that he responded to most, but not all.
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
MSgt Jason McClish - He only had one hour and he stated at the beginning of the session that he wouldn't take any legal questions because of his position with the JAG.
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MSgt Jason McClish
Copy that. I just wasn't sure how the forum would run and assumed legal questions would be ok.
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CAPT (Join to see), welcome to RallyPoint. I'm a big fan of your Corporate Fellowship Program as it seems the best way to help active duty service members transition successfully is to allow them to work in civilian companies before they retire / separate. It's impressive that you are already doing this and attracting great companies to hire service members in these fellowships. What are the biggest challenges this program faces and what can RP members do to benefit from or support this program?
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CAPT (Join to see)
Great question! The Corporate Fellowship Program has been a great example of how private-public partnerships work and can be of tremendous value to transitioning service members. We started the CFP under DOD's Skillsbridge authority in 2014 and the program allows us to take active duty service member who are within 6 months of transition and to place those service members with a company in a fellowship environment. While the company doesn't have to hire the service member at the end of the fellowship, 80% of our fellows are getting hired before they leave active duty. Here is some more info about the program: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/corporate-fellowship-program-0
The Hiring Our Heroes Corporate Fellowship Program provides transitioning service members with management training and hands-on experience in the civilian workforce, expanding corporate America's understanding of the veteran job market and preparing those individuals for smooth transitions into meaningful civilian careers. In select locations, we are able to extend the fellowship program to military spouses and veterans.
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CAPT (Join to see)
What can RP members do? Get the word out about the program. It doesn't cost the transitioning service member to participate and it is the best way to lock down a career before leaving the military.
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Thanks for everything you have done with this great organization. My question is- what is one thing you would have done differently along the way as you have been growing it? For example, if there a decision you made, that you would have done differently looking back on it?
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CAPT (Join to see)
Not sure if there is anything I would do differently, but I will say that the veteran unemployment space has changed significantly in the last 5 years. We went from widespread unemployment to a period where we have much lower employment. It doesn't mean that there aren't ongoing challenges--there are still significant challenges--but we spend a lot more time focusing on pre-transition challenges and the military spouse population--who still face 15% unemployment.
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My thanks to you, CAPT (Join to see), for your efforts and success in leading Hiring for Heroes.
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CAPT (Join to see): THANK YOU FOR HONORING US WITH YOUR PRESENCE, CAPTAIN!
No real questions....IT'S A DECIDED HONOR TO HAVE YOU WITH US, CAPTAIN!
-Most Sincerely, Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired
No real questions....IT'S A DECIDED HONOR TO HAVE YOU WITH US, CAPTAIN!
-Most Sincerely, Margaret C. Higgins U.S. Army Retired
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I am CEO of a new company named curb-to-curb automotive concierge services. This company will duplicate what I did successfully for 24 years. I would like to offer this business opportunity to veterans. I'm not sure how to get the word out
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This is desperately needed. I worked with VA Employment Services. I have found outside employment but was waiting 9 months to find federal employment. Currently only two positions are available for Non Specialized personnel- ie. Doctors, nurses. The rest were internal only or food Services/ housekeeping. While I wouldn't have minded these positions...I have an associate's degree in Business Administration and over 14 years State/County Government expeience and obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Public Administration. Iwould have been a strong Administration candidate for several positions if they were available to veterans. My story is not unique, may veterans have the skills but are not allowed to apply for entry level administrative positions within federal employment.
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AN Joseph Mayer
Another loophole to fall through. Who set the rules for these mysterious paths that prevent qualified people to be hired? All too common.
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Captain Eversole,
I am a sales manager with a medical device company that serves only the VA Healthcare segment with non opioid solutions for chroninc pain management. Am interested in vets/spouses with medical device sales experience or patient care experience, interested in sales career. We have not recruited directly to the veteran market in the past and need some guidence on how to reach this segement of portential employees. Please advise on how to start this process. Jack
I am a sales manager with a medical device company that serves only the VA Healthcare segment with non opioid solutions for chroninc pain management. Am interested in vets/spouses with medical device sales experience or patient care experience, interested in sales career. We have not recruited directly to the veteran market in the past and need some guidence on how to reach this segement of portential employees. Please advise on how to start this process. Jack
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I am a service connected disabled blind veteran, I was forced to retire from federal service when my blindness became sever. I was thinking about trying to get something part-time but I don't know what I can do in the business world, I have a lot of experience as a administrative officer and with computers?
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CAPT (Join to see) This is a very important subject and one of the biggest challenges facing veterans. I salute you for your efforts.
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