
A War Widow Reflects on Memorial Day
“I don’t wait until a holiday comes up to recognize those who have fallen – and the families of the fallen. I feel these service
“Task Force Movement is a great example of the power of collaboration.”
-Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services
As part of the recent American Legion Convention in Charlotte, NC, Dixon Center for Military and Veterans Services planned and led the American Legion & Task Force Movement Credentialing Summit.

We joined with over 75 partnered organizations in labor, government, academia, the private sector, and the veteran community in sharing ideas and best practices on creating opportunities for military-connected individuals in high-demand industries such as transportation and cybersecurity. Dixon Center also introduced two of our partners, Student Veterans of America and FourBlock to the Task Force Movement coalition, adding their experience and expertise in supporting veterans and their families to our ongoing work at Task Force Movement.
The highlight of the summit was former congressman, 32nd Undersecretary of the Army, and chairman of TFM, Patrick J. Murphy announcing that Task Force Movement would also be focusing on career opportunities for military-connected individuals in healthcare—another opportunity to leverage the attributes and potential of our military and veteran connected community in an industry that is facing critical labor shortages.

“I don’t wait until a holiday comes up to recognize those who have fallen – and the families of the fallen. I feel these service

The Center for Military and Veterans Services is proud to announce a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to empower and support our nation’s veterans. Over the

“We’re building a network of organizations that are singularly committed to creating positive outcomes for veterans and their families.” – Colonel (Ret.) Sam Whitehurst, Vice

“When looking to make a real difference in the lives of veterans and military families, veteran-supporting individuals and organizations – large and small, from around