Sarah Blansett

Sarah Blansett is the Vice President of Military.com. She oversees day-to-day operations on the site, social media operations, the editorial and content team operations, and manages Military.com's presence and engagement within the veteran and military non-profit community. Sarah also oversees the Veteran Employment Project, a series of master classes designed for services members and veterans looking for a new career or a career change. She also creates cultural and lifestyle content for the military audience and their families as a guest contributor to the Off-Duty section and Under the Radar section. She leverages her two decades of service as a Navy Public Affairs Officer and retired Commander to shine a light on all things funny, entertaining and germane to the military experience.

Email: sarah.blansett@monster.com

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A spectator of the Leonardtown Veterans Day Parade holds a small American flag after the parade in downtown Leonardtown, Md. Nov. 11, 2016. (U.S. Navy photo/Patrick Gordon)

Military Appreciation and Giving Back to Veterans on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is also a day where Americans can work with organizations who support the military, veterans and their families.

Veterans Day Parade in New York, New York

Veterans Day 2021 Parades, Events and More

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A transitioning soldier gets advice from a company recruiter at a Hire Our Heroes job fair.

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Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Sara Faulkner, receives recognition from Rear Admiral Bill Baumgartner, Commander of the 7th Coast Guard District and Capt. John Turner, commanding officer of Air Station Clearwater during an awards ceremony at Air Station Clearwater. (U.S. Coast Guard/Tara Molle)

Badass Women in the Coast Guard

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2021 Memorial Day Events

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Navy Cmdr. Becky Calder flew F/A 18s for 15 years and is one of the few aviators to fly every version of the Hornet. (Photo: Courtesy of Becky Calder)

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Sgt. Leigh Ann Hester stands at attention before receiving the Silver Star. (U.S. Army/Spc. Jeremy D. Crisp)

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Tom Hanks as "Forrest Gump." (Paramount Pictures)

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Black Rifle Coffee Company CEO and former Green Beret Evan Hafer (Courtesy of Black Rifle Coffee Company)

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Tricare Retiree Dental Program Ending - Retirees Have New Dental and Vision Choices

The change from Tricare to FEDVIP may be overwhelming at first, but users will find they have many options for both their...

Active Duty Military Families Now Have Access to Vision Coverage

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NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen can't keep a straight face during "Operation Steadfast Jazz."

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U.S. Military Purple Heart medal. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Dennis Sloan)

What to Do If You Find a Purple Heart

What should you do if you find a Purple Heart medal? This organization can help.

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