Two Minute Take: Veterans believe their vote makes a difference and so should you
By: Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)
George W. Bush Institute
Veterans & Military Families
Helping veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.
“Our warriors are the one percent of America who kept the 99 percent safe. We have a duty to help make their transitions as successful as possible.”
— President George W. Bush
The Veterans and Military Families program helps veterans, service members and their loved ones make successful transitions through leadership programming and research-driven policy recommendations. We focus on informing the veteran employment, education, and health and well-being space so that transitions are simpler and more accessible.
Connect to Care
Veterans, service members, families, caregivers, and survivors experiencing difficulties in daily life or in distress can reach out to Check-In and trust that an advocate will find a licensed mental and brain health professional who can help.
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Read Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)'s biography.
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Jason Galui, Lieutenant Colonel, USA (Ret.)
Director, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read Blayne Smith's biography.
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Blayne Smith
Interim Director, Health and Well-Being, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read D’Juan Wilcher, Lieutenant Commander, USNR's biography.
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D’Juan Wilcher, Lieutenant Commander, USNR
Deputy Director, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read Christopher Vidaurre's biography.
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Christopher Vidaurre
Senior Program Manager, Veterans and Military Families George W. Bush Institute
Read Alex Gorsky's biography.
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Alex Gorsky
April and Jay Graham Fellow George W. Bush Institute
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