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Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown – Breakout Sessions Key Themes and Findings

On October 23rd, we came together as a community at Georgetown University to answer George Casey’s call to action to engage our youth and solve America’s recruiting challenge. In doing so, we are similarly called to create Military Thriving™ communities across America in 2025. We engaged in innovative breakout sessions...
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Inaugural Military Thriving Change Forum Creates Community Blueprint

Military Times
Last month on October 23rd, Georgetown University and ZeroMils, a Veteran-owned social impact organization, co-hosted the first national Military Thriving Change Forum of its kind.
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Building a Military-Thriving Movement: The Journey of Kevin Schmiegel and ZeroMils

The Rosie Network
In the heart of Alexandria, Virginia, a social impact company is redefining how corporations, foundations, and individuals connect with the military community.
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Put Me in Coach — Rebuilding the Ranks is On All of Us

Military Times & Defense News
The famous line, “Put me in, coach!” from John Fogerty’s classic baseball anthem came from his own frustration watching games at home. Whenever he saw a team struggle, he would always yell at the TV, “Put me in coach!”
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Leadership is Doing What is Right When No One is Watching

Last week Tom Donohue, the former President and CEO of the US Chamber of Commerce received the Lifetime Service Award at the NVC’s Distinguished Service Awards. Our CEO Kevin Schmiegel had the honor of presenting the award as a mentee of Tom’s since leaving the Marine Corps in 2009. when Mr....
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Military Thriving™ Change Forum at Georgetown: A Call to Service

Military Times & Defense News
On October 23, 2024 Georgetown University and ZeroMils will co-host the first national Change Forum of its kind, bringing together senior leaders from across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, in an effort to improve military recruitment. This is not your typical convening—the Military Thriving Change Forum at Georgetown is...
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Military recruiting shortfall is a crisis we must solve together

The Hill
Originally posted on August 22, 2024 by The Hill Over the next few months, our country will hear little agreement between the presidential candidates. Some might be surprised to hear any, but I guarantee you will; because even in the most divisive times, there is at least one claim that...
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Military Thriving/ Newsletter

Celebrating a Thriving Thursday on Independence Day

There probably isn’t a more important day on the calendar than Independence Day to take pause and reflect on the 5 things we need to thrive in our careers and in the communities where we live, work, and serve.
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We Are Zeromils

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At the helm of ZeroMils, Kevin Schmiegel, a retired Lieutenant Colonel of the United States Marine Corps, serves as the CEO with a clear and purpose-driven mission. Alongside his business partner, Colonel Paul Cucinotta (USMC, Ret.), they founded ZeroMils to bridge the gap between veterans, military spouses, corporations, and nonprofits,...
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Connecting Dots to Create a Military Thriving Movement

At ZeroMils, we have a passion for connecting the dots. Every day we bring together purpose driven organizations and leaders from the public, private and nonprofit sectors who are committed to making a greater impact, together.
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