7 ways innovators are changing the military community

Military life is full of traditions and customs. From the time you enter basic training, your life is regimented and filled with rules that you must follow. While many of these traditions have been around for years and play an essential role in our military community, others are no longer serving us well. Fortunately, a new generation of innovators is stepping up to challenge these traditions and create a more effective military community. Here are seven ways they're changing things:

1) Challenging the status quo: There's no need to accept the world. If you don't like something, speak up and try to change it.

2) Harnessing technology: technology can be a powerful tool for connecting with others and effecting change. Use it wisely, and you can make the world a better place.

3) Fostering collaboration: Working together is often more effective than working alone. We can pool our resources and ideas to achieve great things when we collaborate.

4) Encouraging creativity: Creativity can help us find new solutions to old problems. It can also be a source of joy in our lives. To encourage creativity in yourself and others!

5) Promoting mental health: Mental health is as important as physical health. If you're feeling down, reach out for help. And if you see someone else struggling, lend a hand.

6) Fighting sexual assault: Sexual assault is a severe problem, but it's one we can fight if we work together. Speak out against sexual violence, support survivors, and work to make your community safer for everyone.

7) Supporting family members: Family is everything. They are the people we rely on for emotional and physical support the ones we turn to in times of need and the ones we celebrate our triumphs with. That's why it's so important to always be there for our family members, no matter what.

These seven ways of thinking about the military community are not exhaustive, but they provide a snapshot of how are innovative work being done by the next generation. I hope you'll join me in supporting these efforts by becoming a life member of LIFE Talks. Your support will help us continue to bring you stories like this one and make sure that the voices of our veterans and service members are heard loud and clear. Thank you for your time.