It’s Our Turn to Serve!

THE MILITARY EFFECT

The Military Effect shares authentic stories of fifty amazing veterans, each providing unique insight into the challenges of transition and business success after service to our country.

I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Manthorne’s “The Military Effect.” This book skillfully weaves together the stories of military veterans who have harnessed their training, discipline, and resilience to overcome challenges and excel in various fields. It beautifully highlights the unique qualities and perspectives that veterans bring to the table.

“The Military Effect” not only showcases the triumphs of these featured veterans but also imparts valuable lessons for anyone striving for success. It serves as a testament to the incredible potential within each veteran and serves as a reminder of the strength derived from their service.

Written in an engaging and compassionate manner, this book is a must-read for those seeking motivation and insight into the power of military service as a foundation for remarkable achievements in civilian life.

- John E. Michel, Brig. General, USAF (Ret)
Founder, Soulcial Kitchen and the Soulcial Solutions Foundation
Discover the Inspiring Stories of 50 Veterans

Veterans

The Military Effect brings you authentic narratives from fifty remarkable veterans, each sharing their personal journey and invaluable insights into overcoming the challenges of transition and achieving success in the world of business after their service to our country.

April Shprintz – Air Force

Blake Hogan – Marines

Brendan Aronson – Marines

Brett Whitsitt – Navy

Carrie Roeger – Marines

Christopher William Rohe – Air Force

Clint Musgrove – Army

Dallas Jamison – Navy

Dan Jarvis – Army

Diana Villa – Army

D.J. Vanas – Air Force

Garth Massey – Marines

Gene Moran – Navy

George Kovatch – Coast Guard

Heather Throne – Army

J Scot Heathman – Air Force

James “Bart” Bartelloni – Navy

Joe Musselman – Navy

John Keating – Army

Juliana Mercer – Marines

Juliana Vida – Navy

Katherine Rowe – Army

Kirsten Campbell Brunson – Army

Larisa Harrington – Air Force

Laura Noel – Air Force

Lindsey Streeter – Army

Mark Zinno – Army

Marlene Andersch – Air Force

Matthew Griffin – Army

Meaghan Mobbs – Army

Micah Niebauer – Army

Michelle “Mace” Curran – Air Force

Mike Sarraille – Navy

Misty Cook – Marines

Molly Jenks – Army

Neal Conlon – Marines

Patrick George – Marines

Robert Hamilton Owens – Air Force

Sal Filardi – Army

Shannon Potts – Marines

Stacy Raske – Army

Suzanne Lesko – Navy

Tameka Rushing – Air Force

Tammy Laird – Air Force

Tracey Jones – Air Force

Travis Mills – Army

Tyler Van Hook – Marines

Valerie Lavin – Army

Vian Morales – Army

Victoria Rydin Boncz – Air Force

Endorsers

Anne F. McDonald

Brigadier General, USA (Ret.)
President, Army Women’s Foundation

John E. Michel

Brigadier General, USA (Ret.)

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Lori E. Reynolds

Lieutenant General, USMC (Ret.)

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Patricia Abt George

USMA Class of 1988
Veteran, Operation Desert Storm
M.Ed, Vanderbilt University
Daughter, Sibling, Spouse and Mother of a U.S. Army Veteran

Richard Carmona

VADM (Ret.)
17th Surgeon General of The United States
Former US Army Special Forces combat veteran

Welcome to The Military Effect Initiative

"Changing the Narrative"

Welcome to The Military Effect Initiative

"Changing the Narrative"

Our Initiative is driven by powerful yet simple deliverables

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Lessons Learned

What it comes down to is one word and that's access. If you have access to the right people, the right resources and the right capital, your chances of being successful are better than if you don't.

Blake Hogan Marines

By talking to people, and humbly seeking their advice and expertise, you can learn from them. Connect people, connect ideas, connect opportunities. People will like you and trust you if you speak their language. Take the time, and the knowledge will come.

Juliana Vida Navy

Meeting someone where they're at and trying to explain things as simply as possible is an incredible skill set, super important. True mastery of a skill can be demonstrated by how simply you can explain it. If you ask me to explain physics or something, I'm not an expert and I probably would use words that I heard. But if you ask someone that's a true expert in that field, they can break it down so that even a marine like me could understand it. I think the capacity for teaching and explaining things simply is very helpful in business. Discipline & follow through, just doing the things that you say you're going to do. Putting in the level of effort needed and be proud of the outcome.

Brendan Aronson Marines

Embrace and fully engage in your journey – give it your all. Life is not a dress rehearsal. Never underestimate your experience or undervalue your capabilities due to the military; instead try to truly quantify those before you enter civilian society.

Christopher William Rohe Air Force

Assume everyone you meet can positively impact your life. Connect the right people at the right time. Find a mentor or find someone that can give you good advice. Hearing no is ok. Keep things simple, and just deliver the important stuff. Stretch beyond what is comfortable, be courageous. You have to ask for that next role. Don't wait for someone to tap you.

Heather Throne Army

“Going into the Air Force because of falling flat on my face and then getting to a place where I tried again and was successful is something I draw on anytime that I feel like I’m failing. Living overseas teaches you how to build a community. You get to know people with different backgrounds and cultures, learn from them and find common ground that makes the world a smaller and more amazing place. Be proactive! In the military, we were taught to do whatever it takes to get the job done, I still live by that today.”

April Shprintz Air Force

“If I ever committed to doing something, I would do it. It's OK to make mistakes. Tomorrow's a new day. How will I grow? Know what your strengths are. Know what your weaknesses are, play to your hand but in the background you hyper focus on what’s lacking. Strive daily to improve. To get what you need, you have to understand what the other person wants. You gotta pay it forward.”

Tyler Van Hook Marines

“It's important to learn about the people and help develop relationships. Relationships matter. How you treat people matters. When you learn it, it's conversational.”

Larisa Harrington Air Force

"Find ways to build camaraderie. I always liked being part of a good team. I was never the strongest soldier, never the fastest, never the brightest. But man, I was part of some amazing teams. no matter what you threw at us with unwavering optimism, we would find a path to success."

Mike Sarraille Navy

“Being an exceptional leader means you also have to be willing to be an intelligent follower. You don’t want to be the smartest person in the room. Surround yourself with people who know more than you, so you can grow. And you can only grow as far as your level of awareness will take you. Seeking mentorship is critical for success.”

Laura Noel Air Force

“For leaders, timelines are often compressed. You don’t always get a fantasy draft of players to choose. But how you make the pieces fit together can create ripples in your team that lead to truly incredible things in the future. Leaders are Learners first - traveling the world professionally forced me to constantly view my team, my processes, and my idea of success from new angles. We were constantly adapting and improving because of it.”

Sal Filardi Army

An Author's Journey

I did not serve, nor do I come from a family that did. But I wanted to do something to say “Thank You” to those who have protected us from harm and given so much of themselves in doing so.

Through the generosity of two good friends (and veterans) and my professional network, I was quickly introduced to those who are featured in The Military Effect. In this writing journey I was humbled, I was honored, I was happy, I was touched. And, I made fifty new friends. It changed my life, gave me a new community and a purpose in life to serve our veterans.

I will forever be grateful. Each conversation allowed me to learn more about the men & women in our military and I began to understand. I hope that each story you read will be full of impact and value.

Lessons Learned 

  • A veteran embodies the best traits. Some of them include commitment, gratitude, honor, respect & service.
  •  It’s a family affair. So much of our military personnel comes from generations of veterans. A sense of duty and pride is passed down from generation to generation.
  • Service to our country is not just a tour of duty, or even a career. It’s a lifelong commitment to the brothers & sisters each served with.
  • Those who choose to serve are our greatest heroes. The sacrifices each make (and continue to) are the foundation for our way of life.
  • Veterans are applauded on holidays, and often forgotten otherwise. But their fight never ends, as the memories of service leave oftentimes invisible injuries that never heal. This has to stop!
“It's my turn to serve! I pledge the next four years to my authors, to the community, to each man & woman who has ever worn a uniform."
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