69 2023 Heritage & Awareness Month Programming (continued) MoFo Vets hosted two events in honor of Memorial Day and Veterans Day: ■ In commemoration of Memorial Day, MoFo Vets hosted a webinar with guest speakers from two pro bono veteran programs: ■ FourBlock, a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting service members in their transition from military service to meaningful civilian careers. Its flagship Career Readiness Program is taught by corporate executives in major cities across the United States and now serves more than 600 transitioning veterans annually. ■ Home Base, a U.S nonprofit organization dedicated to healing the invisible wounds of war for veterans of all eras, service members, military families, and families of the fallen through world-class, direct clinical care, wellness, education, and research – all at no cost to them – regardless of era of service, discharge status, or geographical location. ■ Military Leaders’ Forum – In commemoration of Veterans Day, MoFo Vets hosted a webinar panel of retired and currently serving military leaders. These leaders shared their experiences in their military and post-military, civilian careers, focusing on mentorship of people, task management, overcoming personal and professional challenges, and other lessons learned on leadership. The guest speakers included: ■ Captain Christopher “Kit” Chope, U.S. Navy ■ Colonel Sherdrick Rankin, U.S. Army ■ Lieutenant Commander Allison Murray, U.S. Coast Guard The events were moderated by MoFo associate Matt Blum and partner Mark Whitaker.
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