In this Veterans Day episode of The Strategerist podcast, we sit down with U.S. Army Second Lieutenant Melissa Stockwell, the first female to lose a limb in active combat, to discuss how she has transitioned from wearing the flag on her military uniform to wearing it as a Paralympic Games athlete.

Tune in to the History Channel on Veterans Day for Variety's fourth annual “Salute to Service.” The special airing at 9 p.m. Central time will honor service members and organizations including the Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative and Team 43 Warrior Saul Martinez.

Col. Matthew Amidon, Bush Institute Military Service Initiative Director, shares in an op-ed for the San Antonio Express-News the crucial roles veterans must continue to embrace even after hanging up their uniform.

U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson is retiring after 21 years of service. While the accomplishment of a successful retirement is typically celebrated with an official ceremony, today a new normal is setting in as she navigates her military-to-civilian transition during COVID-19.

The Bush Institute's Veteran Wellness Alliance collaborated with RAND to set a four-pronged standard for high-quality care for post-traumatic stress and traumatic brain injury. Defining what constitutes high-quality care creates a reference for policymakers and health providers who serve veterans.

The Bush Institute's Military Service Initiative is committed to ensuring post-9/11 veterans and their families make successful transitions to civilian life.