“Marketing Yourself for a Second Career” returns to Pope Published Jan. 30, 2009 By Gerald Schonder Pope Airman & Family Readiness Center POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Retired Navy Capt. Brian Blanchfield will present "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career" Wednesday from 9 until 11:30 a.m. at the Pope Club. This program has been presented all over the world and is held annually at more than 100 U.S. military installations. It has a reputation as a "must attend" for people three years or less from separation or retirement. It certainly may benefit anyone who is even five years from leaving the military. Captain Blanchfield served in the Navy Supply Corps for over thirty years. As a logistician, he served aboard four ships and at numerous stateside and overseas locations. His decorations include the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit and others received during his career. In his final military assignment, Captain Blanchfield served on the faculty at the Industrial College of the Armed Forces at Fort McNair. He had significant opportunity at that point in his career to mentor and counsel personnel in matters to include future transition. His own transition into the civilian community was a one year process. Upon retirement, Captain Blanchfield worked for Lockheed Martin as a senior program manager. After working for this defense contractor for almost three years he accepted a position with the Military Officers Association of America. This new phase of his post-military career has allowed him an opportunity to give back to military members worldwide. He has done extensive research, writing and lecturing about issues that affect military members and their own transition to the civilian work force. This presentation is intended for all officers and those Noncommissioned Officers who are considering a transition from military service. Spouses of active duty members are welcome and encouraged to attend. Captain Blanchfield will discuss job competition, transition planning, resumes, salary negotiation, networking, and interviewing. All attendees will receive a free copy of "Marketing Yourself for a Second Career," a newly revised 75-page book published by MOAA. This presentation is offered as part of the Pope Airman & Family Readiness Center's Transition Assistance Program. Registration is required for this program. For registration or more information, call the A&FRC at 394-2538.