PUBLISHER’S CUT

The Liberty CoastSM stretches from Kings Bay to Matanzas Bay and across nine counties and many military installations, commands and units. The military Servicemember, Veteran and family population is estimated at 375,000 people and that doesn’t even count the pro-military folks who are “Living the Liberty Life” on The Liberty Coast.

With so many folks “Living The Liberty Life” and generating so many stories, we simply cannot fi t it all into the print issue of Liberty it all into the print issue of Sharing the Rest Life. What to do? Life.

of the Stories Introducing the Publisher’s Cut. Introducing the Publisher’s Cut.

In this column, we will connect you In this column, we will connect you to the stories, opinions, news and information that could not fi t into the pages of our print issue to them on LibertyLifeMedia.Com. We invite you to scan the QRCodes following each expanded headline. Enjoy these good reads, online:

Bravo Zulu. “I wanted to start a career in the military and see different places in the world,” was why Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Daniel Makowski joined the Navy. Now, this native of Detroit, Detroit, Michigan, is Naval Air Station Jacksonville’s 2022 Junior Sailor of the Year.

Showing the Flag. A close encounter with a Chinese aircraft carrier has become a badge of honor for a U.S. navy destroyer crew and a rebuke from the Chinese Navy, calling the warship a pain in the . . .”

How Is An LCS Like An SSR? An admiralty and maritime law expert advocates that despite the Mayport-based, Freedom-class Littoral Combat Ships’ mixed reviews and less than charitable nickname, they may be the best Navy ship capable of fulfi lling a very important Navy mission.

Blue Star Viewpoint. This compelling opinion from a military spouse offers some informed thoughts on Why Military Spouses Should be a Protected Work Class.

Preserving Their Stories. “I knew I was listening to American history itself and it had to be recorded in some way…” was the genesis for retired teacher Michael Rothfeld to begin preserving our Veterans’ service, adventures and sacrifi ces. Read more about his numerous documentaries that are in museum and university collections and how you can view them.

A RECON Marine’s Transition Journey. Veteran Juan Guerrero shares his take-aways from his military career and more in recounting his journey from being a gritty RECON Marine to achieving a thriving post-military career.

Who Knows You is very important in landing your postmilitary job. In Military Transition Tips, you’ll learn to use your free LinkedIn premium account to grow your network of people who know you, increasing your opportunities.

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