New Hampshire Military Coaching Alliance

(AKA: Operation Sea Daddy)

 

Started in 2018 by a small group of seacoast businessmen and retired military, the New Hampshire Military Coaching Alliance (NHMCA) is an informal group of New Hampshire’s business leaders and veterans working together to help service members as they leave the military find the right positions for their skills, aptitudes and experiences.  Focusing on the veteran-friendly state of New Hampshire, NHMCA connects seasoned veterans with New Hampshire business leaders and veterans.  These connections are made when veterans are aligned with business leaders or other veterans who serve as “mentors.” See our stories below.

If you’re a business leader or veteran in New Hampshire who would like to learn more about the NHMCA please reach out through the Contact page below.

  • Kurt Virkaitis

    In June of 2020 I retired from the U.S. Coast Guard after 26 years of service. About a year before my planned retirement, I contacted a recently retired friend from New Hampshire to ask for some advice.

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  • Will Foley

    Will Foley is a retired US Army Special Forces Green Beret and combat veteran whose unit assignments include service with the 82nd Airborne Division, the 10th Special Forces Group and the JFK Special Warfare Training Center as a Chief Instructor and Master Trainer.

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  • Paul Evans

    My name is Paul Evans and I’m a retired USAF Security Forces Master Sergeant. I spent 24 years on active duty and like many other senior noncommissioned officers, I’ve had numerous positions in my tenure that have taught me a wealth of soft skills.

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  • Olga Smeltzer

    During my time in the US Army, I gained leadership skills, knowledge and more importantly confidence. After serving for 5 years, my husband and I made a family decision to part with the military and give our children some stability.

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  • George T. Jackman

    My name is George T. Jackman and I am a United States Marine Corps veteran. Leadership, decisiveness, confidence, and self-reliance, opened many doors for me and transferred well into business.

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Events and Articles

  • The Hundred Club

    New Hampshire Military Coaching Alliance Event at The Hundred Club, Portsmouth, NH May 5th, 2022

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  • How a Seacoast Gold Star Mother Shares her Son's Memory

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  • With Montel Williams

    Watch the video to hear transition stories from veterans who moved to New Hampshire and the surrounding areas.

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  • Event Highlight Video

    Courtesy of Big Hit Media
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  • Interview with Senator Kelly Ayotte

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  • NHMCA Article in NHBR

    Description A group of business leaders and former military officers, including CEO Paul Forte of FedPoint, came together in 2018 to create the NH Military Coaching Alliance, a mentoring program that aims to make that transition easier.goes here

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Our Mission

Connect transitioning seasoned servicemembers with New Hampshire leaders who serve as coaches, guides, mentors and advocates while building enduring productive relationships over a lifetime.

Our Vision

Assist seasoned transitioning service members find rewarding post-military careers, integrating their skills and experiences into rewarding post-military careers in New Hampshire, along with helping these service members settle in New Hampshire by providing insights on schools, housing, and other resources.