Happy Thanksgiving Veterans

 

Free $20 Gift Card to Vets and Early Alert by the VA!

Right before the holidays an opportunity for our Service Members and Veterans to get a free and easy $20 gift card by signing up for Early Alert!

Any Army National Guard or Veteran, no VA eligibility required in our Oscar G Johnson VAMC Upper Peninsula and Northern Wisconsin Counties!

You can check out the VA Posting

Overview Video for Veterans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zu97pa4jA4o
Overview Video for Providers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3jtQUIigFO0

Veterans Holiday Mobile Pantry

 

Amvets Post #123 Honor Guard on Veterans Day

 Amvets participated in the Veterans Day Event at the UP Military Museum through the honor guard. Thank you.

Happy Veterans Day and Thank You to Those Who Served

November 10th Female Veteran Plates Released

 For all the female veterans out there, consider getting one of these new Michigan license plates — they’re set to be released on November 10th. I often share updates like this on a site I run for veterans, and this one really caught my attention. If I were a female veteran, I’d definitely want to get one. Thanks again for all that you do.

Goal Setting and Goal Achievement for Veterans

 

If you want to get things done in the future, you need goals. It doesn’t matter whether you’re thinking about today, a year from now, or ten years ahead—human behavior is naturally goal-oriented. Formalizing those goals can help you navigate daily life and steer your actions toward success—or away from it. The biggest factors in achieving success are learning and persistent grit. It doesn’t matter what your goal is or where you start; those two traits are essential.

Let’s discuss goal setting, daily persistence, and learning. These concepts apply whether you’re pursuing personal goals, working toward graduation and a career, or starting a new business after military service. The principles are universal.

Goal Setting

You need a target to aim for, which means clearly defining what you want to achieve. Some people use SMART goals or other frameworks, but the key is clarity and achievability. Make sure your goals are specific enough to guide your actions and realistic enough to sustain your motivation.

Daily Persistence

Each day you wake up is another opportunity to move closer to your goals. Your daily and weekly actions should align with what you want to accomplish. If you start each day without direction or purpose, you’ll waste valuable time on unproductive activities. Consistency—showing up every day with intent—is what turns goals into results.

Learning

Sometimes the goal itself isn’t the most important outcome. The process of pursuing a goal often teaches you new skills, insights, and ways of thinking. In many cases, the learning journey is what truly transforms you. It’s not just about the destination—it’s about who you become along the way.