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CommerceWise is a FREE community public service by Tony Astro for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families.
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Why: Transitioning members can be most vulnerable after separation as military support ends and services shift mainly to civilian systems and VA.
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CommerceWise fills readiness gaps sometimes missed in standard TAP delivery—practical education, career tools, planning, and guidance.
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Disclaimer: Independent nonprofit public service. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DoD/Navy/FFSC/VA. Educational only—verify official policy with your command/TAP office/VA.
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CommerceWise is a FREE community public service by Tony Astro for Active Duty, Veterans, and Military Families.
•
Why: Transitioning members can be most vulnerable after separation as military support ends and services shift mainly to civilian systems and VA.
•
CommerceWise fills readiness gaps sometimes missed in standard TAP delivery—practical education, career tools, planning, and guidance.
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Disclaimer: Independent nonprofit public service. Not affiliated with or endorsed by DoD/Navy/FFSC/VA. Educational only—verify official policy with your command/TAP office/VA.
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CommerceWise by Tony Astro - Holistic Approach to Effective Marketing, Branding & Business Consulting . Upgrading Your Business & Personal Brand to the Next Level.
Marketing + Career + Culture = CommerceWise
15 Years of Education (Training & Credentials ).
20 Years of Experience (Talent & Career)
A Decade of Enhancement (Technology & Collected Insights).
Two Decades of Enterprising & Marketing (Tradition or Culture)
Marketing + Career + Culture = CommerceWise
15 Years of Education (Training & Credentials ).
20 Years of Experience (Talent & Career)
A Decade of Enhancement (Technology & Collected Insights).
Two Decades of Enterprising & Marketing (Tradition or Culture)
Testimonials
Please read comments, reviews, commendations and evaluations by clients, customers & leaders from the military, civilian, business community about Tony Astro as a Counselor, Business / Marketing Consultant and Personal Branding / Life Coach.
Amazing Work on Marketing & Promoting your Business!
Tony and his team do amazing work and are as passionate about promoting your business as you are.
As Networking Client and Marketing Consultant for Trusted Compass and Shepherd's Guide Publishing Company
EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING MARKETING MANAGER.
“I had the privilege of working with Tony as Director of the ICCI Marketing Committee. Tony is the owner of Mvoss Creation and creator of CareerWise, a professional veteran social media public page that trains transitioning veterans. He did a great job creating the ICCI Video Marketing campaign and runs multiple social pages through Mvoss Creation Marketing. For your marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran or in the coastal Virginia area, you can depend on Tony to do a great job.”
As Fellow Board of Director for ICCI
ACCOMPLISHED EDUCATOR AND EXCEPTIONAL LEADER.
“His tireless efforts and deep rooted concern for personnel is simply remarkable to witness. He is an accomplished leader supervising eight Educational Services Officer in executing all advancement, college and career progression for over 1,700 personnel. He is an accomplished educator, superb mentor improving the advancement of personnel by 30% that led to his receipt of Navy College Distinguished Service award. His unyielding commitment innovation and robust technical ability has greatly contributed to the overwhelming success of my staff and more than 1,700 personnel in my Air Wing command. Highly focused leader developing career information to over 16,000 personnel and family members via Careerwise website."
As Counselor and Educator for Admiral Harris and his 2,000 Airwing Personnel
EXPERT, EXTRAORDINARY AND RESOURCEFUL!
"Chief Astro demonstrated remarkable expertise in assisting in the Career Development of over 150 personnel and provided outstanding guidance to squadron through command indoctrination classes, career development boards, and Navy college educational programs. His extraordinary efforts directly contributed to the squadron being awarded US Pacific Fleet Retention Excellence Award. He professionally designed the squadron website providing a vital link and information resource for squadron families during the western Pacific deployment. His initiative, perseverance and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself."
As Counselor for Commanding Officer Tomzak's 200+ Active-Duty Personnel
INSPIRATIONAL, DILIGENT AND COMPLIANT!
“Through his superb inspirational leadership, Chief Astro tirelessly led and mentored 15 divisional career counselors. His career development team successfully prepared, processed and maintained more than 500 transactions, including 52 career development boards, 2 command indoctrination classes, 30 career information management system transactions, 214 advancement examinations, 10 Officer program accession applications and 8 success workshops. His personal efforts coupled with diligent program compliance resulted to impressive advancement rates above Navy average, a 2nd Honor roll achievement award that led to command’s first Golden Anchor Award in more than 10 years. By his noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance to duty, Chief Astro upheld the highest traditions of the US Navy. “
As Chief and Counselor Supervisor for Captain Hendrick's 15 Divisional Career Counselors
EXCEPTIONAL MANAGER, FACILITATOR, LEADER & COUNSELOR!
"As a fellow Career Counselor and Human Resource Manager Tony never failed to take care if those in his charge. Always ready to step up to guide and mentor those in need. We in the Navy leadership always say "take care of our troops" and Tony Astro is an example of that commitment. I am honored to recommend Tony as a servant to those in need."
As his former colleague and fellow counselor in the US Navy
Unblemished DESIGNER, Superior & Dynamic Leadership!
“Tony Astro demonstrated superior performance and dynamic leadership in managing the daily operations of his section as Personnel Department supervisor. He was instrumental in a smooth transition for over 85 personnel and several members who opted separation under the Early Out and Temporary Early Retirement Authority programs. He introduced modern technology to his section by designing a program that tracked separating personnel. This program accessed electronically by detachment personnel and customer commands, proved to be highly beneficial especially in cutting delays on evaluation submission, reducing the number of unused Navywide exams and efficiently monitoring the progress of separation and transfer work processes. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the US Navy.”
As Personnel Supervisor for Captain Judy Gaze
AMAZING SERVICE & VETERAN FRIENDLY!
“I have worked with Dr. Astro as his client for marketing products for Mvoss Creation, it was an amazing service and will go back to do more marketing business with him. He is also the owner of CareerWise, a hub for Navy career counselors with almost 16,000 subscribers and now a career consulting firm advising personnel in transition and several veterans like myself. He continues to educate many transitioning clients mostly Navy veterans since he started as counselor in 2004. Many should definitely consider Tony and Mvoss Creation and its subsidiary CareerWise for marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran like me anywhere in the world.”
As Marketing Client and Business Consultant for ABC Accounting
EXPERIENCED MENTOR AND OUTSTANDING COUNSELOR!
“Experienced Career Counselor and mentor, Tony provided career counseling and advice to all battalion personnel and played a key role in the battalions retention program and mission success. He possesses unlimited potential and will make an outstanding counselor.”
As Squad Leader and Counselor for 600+ Battalion Personnel
INNOVATIVE AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL!
“Tony Astro performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Through his tireless effort as the battalion travel supervisor, he saved the Navy approximately $15,000 managing short-fused travel arrangements. During two deployments to the European and Pacific theaters, he displayed superb technical acumen and exceptional dedication in the accurate processing of over 200 sets of temporary duty orders and over 100 enlisted separations of personnel (career transition). He spearheaded an innovative email folder system to improve work process in pay and personnel transactions. His efforts resulted in the optimization of work flow on all administrative and record maintenance enhancing customer service for a 650+ battalion personnel."
As Transitional Counselor and Travel Supervisor for 650+ Personnel of Commander Taylor
GREAT MARKETING CONSULTANT!
"Tony Astro is a great marketing consultant that helped me process my promotional items and other swag branding items several times now. He has also produced quick and short great social media videos that helped promote our networking events and meet-up. He is AWESOME and does amazing work. I would highly recommend Tony Astro!"
As Marketing Consultant for Five Rings Financial Services
MASTERFUL AND PROFESSIONAL!
“Tony performed his demanding duties in exemplary professional manner. He mastered Navy processing procedures as human resources counselor and established an in-house tracking system which directly contributed to his detachment receiving the Certified Pipeline Mover award from the Navy. He provided all pay and customer service requirements to over 150 Transient Staff and officer student transfers and receipts. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service”
As Certified Pipeline Mover and Human Resources Counselor for 150 Personnel
OUTSTANDING MARKETING SKILLS!
"As a career counselor, Dr. Astro has helped hundreds of Navy Veterans and Navy counselors transition using his marketing and social skills. He is an outstanding marketing and career consultant that you can rely on."
As Fellow Counselor and Client on Marketing
GENUINELY CARES!
“Tony is very thorough in his work. As a Career Counselor, he genuinely cares for his clients and goes out of his way to assist them."
As Counselor Supervisor for 8 Airwing / Squadron Counselors
THOROUGH LEADER AND TOP NOTCH ORGANIZER!
“Chief Astro possess and unending willingness to assist others in any capacity. A thorough leader and trainer. Conducted over 10 command assessments and led many leadership classes for over 300 personnel in the Nimitz Strike group. He created Navy-Wide newsletter CareerWise that provides one-stop shopping for career counselor and senior leadership throughout the U.S. Navy. He also created a user-friendly Post 9-11 GI Bill Handbook providing a wealth of knowledge needed to make a informed educational decisions.”
As Counselor Supervisor for 8 Airwing / Squadron Counselors
TECHNICALLY SAVVY AND INNOVATIVE TRAINER!
“ Chief Astro expertly trained, led and managed 25 career counselors for over 400 personnel on a complex career counseling programs for over 70 commands and ships around the world with Military Sealift Command. His efforts resulted in receiving the first overall passing grade after having three consecutive years of unsatisfactory assessments from the Fleet Forces Command. Innovative Leader and trainer initiating and challenging all Military Sealift Command ships to use Webinar and online training sessions, his effort resulted in a $20,000 cost savings to the Navy. Technically Savvy. Highly regarded by the career counselor community, he flawlessly created and managed four social media websites with over 14,000 personnel and family members subscribers."
As Training Chief and Counselor Supervisor for 75 Military Sealift Command Active-Duty Personnel
HIGH CALIBER CUSTOMER SERVICE!
“You have consistently provided the highest caliber of customer service in an expeditious and professional manner. Your dedication, positive attitude and hard work contributed significantly to the success of each course at the Navy Engineering Duty School, allowing our students to focus on their training. By your outstanding resourcefulness, extensive enthusiasm, you have reflected great credit upon the highest traditions of the Navy."
As Human Resources Manager for the Navy's Engineering Corps School
RESOURCEFUL & Puts his Heart & Soul into Any Task!
“I had the pleasure of working with Chief Tony Astro for a little over 2 years while he served as human resources career counselor for my Air Wing. He was responsible for mentoring 9 squadron counselors and over 20 Educational Services Officers while I was in command of Carrier Air Wing Eleven. He mastered the often overwhelming task of learning the extensive and ever changing Navy Enlisted personnel and human resources policies. He share this knowledge through a social media career portal entitled “Navy Career Wise” that he developed for counselors which has impacted over 14,500 Sailors (and still continues to grow. His creative and unwavering commitment to helping others garnered the respect of his peers and seniors alike. His skills will only be enhanced by his transition to the civilian world, and I know Tony will excel at whatever endeavor he pursues. Tony is an outstanding individual who will put his heart and soul into any task, he will definitely be a great asset to any company." (2nd Testimonials / Evaluation of Admiral Harris)
As Educational Service Chief for Officers and Social Media Developer for Carrier Air Wing (2nd Testimony by Admiral Harris)
BRINGS OUT THE BEST OF PEOPLE. THE BEST OF THE BEST!
“It was truly a pleasure working with Tony, he has the unique ability to bring out the best in his people. His concern and dedication to the clients and their careers at Naval Submarine Support Facility enabled the command to win the coveted Golden Anchor Award 2 years in a row for retention excellence. He is without a doubt the "Best of the Best" and I would gladly work with him in any future endeavor.”
As Training Coordinator and Counselor Supervisor for Nuclear and Submarine Base
EFFICIENT AND TOP NOTCH PERFORMER!
“Tony Astro has built a performing team of mentors and counselor for more than 500 Sailors, enabling my command to provide top-notch career advice and service to the fleet while supervising 15 career counselor. In just 1 year, he flawlessly processed over 75 reenlistments with over $1.75 million worth of bonus.”
As Counselor and Reenlistment Coordinator for Submarine and Nuclear Military Personnel
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL & FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHMENT!
“Tony is an outstanding professional and he clearly wants to ensure all his clients are apart of the processes. His work ethics and demeanor are definitely traits that embody his focus on job accomplishment."
As Colleague and Fellow Counselor of Naval Station Norfolk and Military Sealift Command
PLEASANT PERSONALITY, GREAT CONTRIBUTOR AND COORDINATOR!
“ You are the major contributor to the smooth transition of personnel of our personnel by introducing modern technology in the Personnel Department by designing a program that efficiently tracked personnel. Your diplomatic and timely coordination with customer commands to ensure compliance with the ever-changing procedures and requirements of separation vastly improved customer relations and eliminated unnecessary processing delays. Your can-do spirit and pleasant personality made a positive impression and built an excellent rapport with customer commands. I take great pleasure in commending you for a job well done."
As Human Resources Manager for the Navy Reserve
SUPERB COUNSELOR AND SUPERVISOR!
“A superb career counselor who places the needs of his Airwing personnel, he demonstrates superb coordination and knowledge in providing the most up to date career development, training and educational opportunities for seven squadrons. His direct involvement ensures the highest priorities of the welfare and professional development of over 1, 500 personnel."
As Air Wing Counselor Supervisor for 8 Squadrons onboard USS Nimitz
EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING MARKETING MANAGER.
“Tony Astro is excellent as co- owner of Mvoss Creation and an outstanding marketing manager who specializes in branding and promotional services. He produces excellent social networking materials such as quick short videos that helped promote Hampton Roads networking events."
As Networking Client and Marketing Consultant for Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and Rose Kelleher
EXCEPTIONAL MANAGER, FACILITATOR, LEADER & COUNSELOR!
“Tony is an exceptional manager, leader, counselor, trainer and facilitator. He is always looking for improvement in the process and in himself and then incorporating those changes. Would be honored and privileged to work on "his team" again someday."
As Fellow Counselor and Colleague in Navy Counselor Association
Amazing Work on Marketing & Promoting your Business!
Tony and his team do amazing work and are as passionate about promoting your business as you are.
As Networking Client and Marketing Consultant for Trusted Compass and Shepherd's Guide Publishing Company
EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING MARKETING MANAGER.
“I had the privilege of working with Tony as Director of the ICCI Marketing Committee. Tony is the owner of Mvoss Creation and creator of CareerWise, a professional veteran social media public page that trains transitioning veterans. He did a great job creating the ICCI Video Marketing campaign and runs multiple social pages through Mvoss Creation Marketing. For your marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran or in the coastal Virginia area, you can depend on Tony to do a great job.”
As Fellow Board of Director for ICCI
ACCOMPLISHED EDUCATOR AND EXCEPTIONAL LEADER.
“His tireless efforts and deep rooted concern for personnel is simply remarkable to witness. He is an accomplished leader supervising eight Educational Services Officer in executing all advancement, college and career progression for over 1,700 personnel. He is an accomplished educator, superb mentor improving the advancement of personnel by 30% that led to his receipt of Navy College Distinguished Service award. His unyielding commitment innovation and robust technical ability has greatly contributed to the overwhelming success of my staff and more than 1,700 personnel in my Air Wing command. Highly focused leader developing career information to over 16,000 personnel and family members via Careerwise website."
As Counselor and Educator for Admiral Harris and his 2,000 Airwing Personnel
EXPERT, EXTRAORDINARY AND RESOURCEFUL!
"Chief Astro demonstrated remarkable expertise in assisting in the Career Development of over 150 personnel and provided outstanding guidance to squadron through command indoctrination classes, career development boards, and Navy college educational programs. His extraordinary efforts directly contributed to the squadron being awarded US Pacific Fleet Retention Excellence Award. He professionally designed the squadron website providing a vital link and information resource for squadron families during the western Pacific deployment. His initiative, perseverance and loyal devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself."
As Counselor for Commanding Officer Tomzak's 200+ Active-Duty Personnel
INSPIRATIONAL, DILIGENT AND COMPLIANT!
“Through his superb inspirational leadership, Chief Astro tirelessly led and mentored 15 divisional career counselors. His career development team successfully prepared, processed and maintained more than 500 transactions, including 52 career development boards, 2 command indoctrination classes, 30 career information management system transactions, 214 advancement examinations, 10 Officer program accession applications and 8 success workshops. His personal efforts coupled with diligent program compliance resulted to impressive advancement rates above Navy average, a 2nd Honor roll achievement award that led to command’s first Golden Anchor Award in more than 10 years. By his noteworthy accomplishments, perseverance to duty, Chief Astro upheld the highest traditions of the US Navy. “
As Chief and Counselor Supervisor for Captain Hendrick's 15 Divisional Career Counselors
EXCEPTIONAL MANAGER, FACILITATOR, LEADER & COUNSELOR!
"As a fellow Career Counselor and Human Resource Manager Tony never failed to take care if those in his charge. Always ready to step up to guide and mentor those in need. We in the Navy leadership always say "take care of our troops" and Tony Astro is an example of that commitment. I am honored to recommend Tony as a servant to those in need."
As his former colleague and fellow counselor in the US Navy
Unblemished DESIGNER, Superior & Dynamic Leadership!
“Tony Astro demonstrated superior performance and dynamic leadership in managing the daily operations of his section as Personnel Department supervisor. He was instrumental in a smooth transition for over 85 personnel and several members who opted separation under the Early Out and Temporary Early Retirement Authority programs. He introduced modern technology to his section by designing a program that tracked separating personnel. This program accessed electronically by detachment personnel and customer commands, proved to be highly beneficial especially in cutting delays on evaluation submission, reducing the number of unused Navywide exams and efficiently monitoring the progress of separation and transfer work processes. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the US Navy.”
As Personnel Supervisor for Captain Judy Gaze
AMAZING SERVICE & VETERAN FRIENDLY!
“I have worked with Dr. Astro as his client for marketing products for Mvoss Creation, it was an amazing service and will go back to do more marketing business with him. He is also the owner of CareerWise, a hub for Navy career counselors with almost 16,000 subscribers and now a career consulting firm advising personnel in transition and several veterans like myself. He continues to educate many transitioning clients mostly Navy veterans since he started as counselor in 2004. Many should definitely consider Tony and Mvoss Creation and its subsidiary CareerWise for marketing and career consulting needs particularly if you are a veteran like me anywhere in the world.”
As Marketing Client and Business Consultant for ABC Accounting
EXPERIENCED MENTOR AND OUTSTANDING COUNSELOR!
“Experienced Career Counselor and mentor, Tony provided career counseling and advice to all battalion personnel and played a key role in the battalions retention program and mission success. He possesses unlimited potential and will make an outstanding counselor.”
As Squad Leader and Counselor for 600+ Battalion Personnel
INNOVATIVE AND HIGHLY PROFESSIONAL!
“Tony Astro performed his demanding duties in an exemplary and highly professional manner. Through his tireless effort as the battalion travel supervisor, he saved the Navy approximately $15,000 managing short-fused travel arrangements. During two deployments to the European and Pacific theaters, he displayed superb technical acumen and exceptional dedication in the accurate processing of over 200 sets of temporary duty orders and over 100 enlisted separations of personnel (career transition). He spearheaded an innovative email folder system to improve work process in pay and personnel transactions. His efforts resulted in the optimization of work flow on all administrative and record maintenance enhancing customer service for a 650+ battalion personnel."
As Transitional Counselor and Travel Supervisor for 650+ Personnel of Commander Taylor
GREAT MARKETING CONSULTANT!
"Tony Astro is a great marketing consultant that helped me process my promotional items and other swag branding items several times now. He has also produced quick and short great social media videos that helped promote our networking events and meet-up. He is AWESOME and does amazing work. I would highly recommend Tony Astro!"
As Marketing Consultant for Five Rings Financial Services
MASTERFUL AND PROFESSIONAL!
“Tony performed his demanding duties in exemplary professional manner. He mastered Navy processing procedures as human resources counselor and established an in-house tracking system which directly contributed to his detachment receiving the Certified Pipeline Mover award from the Navy. He provided all pay and customer service requirements to over 150 Transient Staff and officer student transfers and receipts. His managerial ability, personal initiative and unswerving devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service”
As Certified Pipeline Mover and Human Resources Counselor for 150 Personnel
OUTSTANDING MARKETING SKILLS!
"As a career counselor, Dr. Astro has helped hundreds of Navy Veterans and Navy counselors transition using his marketing and social skills. He is an outstanding marketing and career consultant that you can rely on."
As Fellow Counselor and Client on Marketing
GENUINELY CARES!
“Tony is very thorough in his work. As a Career Counselor, he genuinely cares for his clients and goes out of his way to assist them."
As Counselor Supervisor for 8 Airwing / Squadron Counselors
THOROUGH LEADER AND TOP NOTCH ORGANIZER!
“Chief Astro possess and unending willingness to assist others in any capacity. A thorough leader and trainer. Conducted over 10 command assessments and led many leadership classes for over 300 personnel in the Nimitz Strike group. He created Navy-Wide newsletter CareerWise that provides one-stop shopping for career counselor and senior leadership throughout the U.S. Navy. He also created a user-friendly Post 9-11 GI Bill Handbook providing a wealth of knowledge needed to make a informed educational decisions.”
As Counselor Supervisor for 8 Airwing / Squadron Counselors
TECHNICALLY SAVVY AND INNOVATIVE TRAINER!
“ Chief Astro expertly trained, led and managed 25 career counselors for over 400 personnel on a complex career counseling programs for over 70 commands and ships around the world with Military Sealift Command. His efforts resulted in receiving the first overall passing grade after having three consecutive years of unsatisfactory assessments from the Fleet Forces Command. Innovative Leader and trainer initiating and challenging all Military Sealift Command ships to use Webinar and online training sessions, his effort resulted in a $20,000 cost savings to the Navy. Technically Savvy. Highly regarded by the career counselor community, he flawlessly created and managed four social media websites with over 14,000 personnel and family members subscribers."
As Training Chief and Counselor Supervisor for 75 Military Sealift Command Active-Duty Personnel
HIGH CALIBER CUSTOMER SERVICE!
“You have consistently provided the highest caliber of customer service in an expeditious and professional manner. Your dedication, positive attitude and hard work contributed significantly to the success of each course at the Navy Engineering Duty School, allowing our students to focus on their training. By your outstanding resourcefulness, extensive enthusiasm, you have reflected great credit upon the highest traditions of the Navy."
As Human Resources Manager for the Navy's Engineering Corps School
RESOURCEFUL & Puts his Heart & Soul into Any Task!
“I had the pleasure of working with Chief Tony Astro for a little over 2 years while he served as human resources career counselor for my Air Wing. He was responsible for mentoring 9 squadron counselors and over 20 Educational Services Officers while I was in command of Carrier Air Wing Eleven. He mastered the often overwhelming task of learning the extensive and ever changing Navy Enlisted personnel and human resources policies. He share this knowledge through a social media career portal entitled “Navy Career Wise” that he developed for counselors which has impacted over 14,500 Sailors (and still continues to grow. His creative and unwavering commitment to helping others garnered the respect of his peers and seniors alike. His skills will only be enhanced by his transition to the civilian world, and I know Tony will excel at whatever endeavor he pursues. Tony is an outstanding individual who will put his heart and soul into any task, he will definitely be a great asset to any company." (2nd Testimonials / Evaluation of Admiral Harris)
As Educational Service Chief for Officers and Social Media Developer for Carrier Air Wing (2nd Testimony by Admiral Harris)
BRINGS OUT THE BEST OF PEOPLE. THE BEST OF THE BEST!
“It was truly a pleasure working with Tony, he has the unique ability to bring out the best in his people. His concern and dedication to the clients and their careers at Naval Submarine Support Facility enabled the command to win the coveted Golden Anchor Award 2 years in a row for retention excellence. He is without a doubt the "Best of the Best" and I would gladly work with him in any future endeavor.”
As Training Coordinator and Counselor Supervisor for Nuclear and Submarine Base
EFFICIENT AND TOP NOTCH PERFORMER!
“Tony Astro has built a performing team of mentors and counselor for more than 500 Sailors, enabling my command to provide top-notch career advice and service to the fleet while supervising 15 career counselor. In just 1 year, he flawlessly processed over 75 reenlistments with over $1.75 million worth of bonus.”
As Counselor and Reenlistment Coordinator for Submarine and Nuclear Military Personnel
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL & FOCUS ON ACCOMPLISHMENT!
“Tony is an outstanding professional and he clearly wants to ensure all his clients are apart of the processes. His work ethics and demeanor are definitely traits that embody his focus on job accomplishment."
As Colleague and Fellow Counselor of Naval Station Norfolk and Military Sealift Command
PLEASANT PERSONALITY, GREAT CONTRIBUTOR AND COORDINATOR!
“ You are the major contributor to the smooth transition of personnel of our personnel by introducing modern technology in the Personnel Department by designing a program that efficiently tracked personnel. Your diplomatic and timely coordination with customer commands to ensure compliance with the ever-changing procedures and requirements of separation vastly improved customer relations and eliminated unnecessary processing delays. Your can-do spirit and pleasant personality made a positive impression and built an excellent rapport with customer commands. I take great pleasure in commending you for a job well done."
As Human Resources Manager for the Navy Reserve
SUPERB COUNSELOR AND SUPERVISOR!
“A superb career counselor who places the needs of his Airwing personnel, he demonstrates superb coordination and knowledge in providing the most up to date career development, training and educational opportunities for seven squadrons. His direct involvement ensures the highest priorities of the welfare and professional development of over 1, 500 personnel."
As Air Wing Counselor Supervisor for 8 Squadrons onboard USS Nimitz
EXCELLENT AND OUTSTANDING MARKETING MANAGER.
“Tony Astro is excellent as co- owner of Mvoss Creation and an outstanding marketing manager who specializes in branding and promotional services. He produces excellent social networking materials such as quick short videos that helped promote Hampton Roads networking events."
As Networking Client and Marketing Consultant for Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce and Rose Kelleher
EXCEPTIONAL MANAGER, FACILITATOR, LEADER & COUNSELOR!
“Tony is an exceptional manager, leader, counselor, trainer and facilitator. He is always looking for improvement in the process and in himself and then incorporating those changes. Would be honored and privileged to work on "his team" again someday."
As Fellow Counselor and Colleague in Navy Counselor Association
Amazing Work on Marketing & Promoting your Business!
Tony and his team do amazing work and are as passionate about promoting your business as you are.
As Networking Client and Marketing Consultant for Trusted Compass and Shepherd's Guide Publishing Company
Admiral Bret Batchelder
Commodore
United States Navy
Rose Kelleher
Regional Director
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Moran
Navy Senior Counselor & Veteran
Knights of Columbus
Dr. Tim Lambert
Founder of Trusted Compass
& Shepherd's Guide Publishing
Joe Carol
Vice President
First Management Services
Admiral Greg Harris
Commodore
United States Navy
Captain Pete Tomczak
Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Squadron 116, United States Navy
Captain Hendricks
Commodore
United States Navy
James W. Bradford
Program Manager
Department of Workforce Services
Captain J. H. Gaze
Commanding Officer, PSD San Diego Naval Station
Naseem Matteson
Navy Veteran
Owner, ABC Accounting
Commander J. McConnell
Executive Officer
United States Navy
Commander Dwyn Taylor
Commanding Officer
United States Navy
Heather Brinkman
Marketing Director / Owner
Five Rings Financial
Admiral Thomas Fargo
Commander in Chief
United States Pacific Fleet
Amy Belcher
Admin Executive
Navy Veteran
Old Dominion University
Shaun Brahmsteadt
Command Master Chief
United States Navy
Admiral Scott Conn
Commodore
United States Navy
Captain M. G. Graham
Chief of Staff
Military Sealift Command
Admiral J. Carnevale
Commodore
United States Navy
Admiral Greg Harris
Commodore
United States Navy
Jim Chianese
Director of Business Development
Stonington Institute
Captain Lunney
Commanding Officer
United States Navy
Mary B. Gray
District Representative
Congressman Donald McEachin
Admiral Noah Long
Civil Engineering Corps
U. S. Navy - Reserve
Admiral Bret Batchelder
Commodore
United States Navy
Rose Kelleher
Regional Director
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Moran
Navy Senior Counselor & Veteran
Knights of Columbus
Dr. Tim Lambert
Founder of Trusted Compass
& Shepherd's Guide Publishing
Joe Carol
Vice President
First Management Services
Admiral Greg Harris
Commodore
United States Navy
Captain Pete Tomczak
Commanding Officer, Carrier Airborne Squadron 116, United States Navy
Captain Hendricks
Commodore
United States Navy
James W. Bradford
Program Manager
Department of Workforce Services
Captain J. H. Gaze
Commanding Officer, PSD San Diego Naval Station
Naseem Matteson
Navy Veteran
Owner, ABC Accounting
Commander J. McConnell
Executive Officer
United States Navy
Commander Dwyn Taylor
Commanding Officer
United States Navy
Heather Brinkman
Marketing Director / Owner
Five Rings Financial
Admiral Thomas Fargo
Commander in Chief
United States Pacific Fleet
Amy Belcher
Admin Executive
Navy Veteran
Old Dominion University
Shaun Brahmsteadt
Command Master Chief
United States Navy
Admiral Scott Conn
Commodore
United States Navy
Captain M. G. Graham
Chief of Staff
Military Sealift Command
Admiral J. Carnevale
Commodore
United States Navy
Admiral Greg Harris
Commodore
United States Navy
Jim Chianese
Director of Business Development
Stonington Institute
Captain Lunney
Commanding Officer
United States Navy
Mary B. Gray
District Representative
Congressman Donald McEachin
Admiral Noah Long
Civil Engineering Corps
U. S. Navy - Reserve
Admiral Bret Batchelder
Commodore
United States Navy
Rose Kelleher
Regional Director
Virginia Asian Chamber of Commerce
Kevin Moran
Navy Senior Counselor & Veteran
Knights of Columbus
Dr. Tim Lambert
Founder of Trusted Compass
& Shepherd's Guide Publishing
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🌍 Cultural Human Hybrid Intelligence & Leadership
Where empathy meets emerging tech — Dr. Astro’s model for globally aware, AI-ready leadership.
📘 Read on Amazon💬 Counseling & Communication for the Modern Educator
Blending psychology and communication science to help teachers and managers connect across generations.
💡 Read on Amazon🧭 Civilian Readiness Academy
Veteran-led strategies for thriving after service — bridging military discipline and civilian success.
🧭 Read on Amazon📦 Bulk Orders & Speaking Engagements
For classroom adoptions, training programs, or large group orders, contact Tony directly for discount pricing and custom signing events. Invite Dr. Astro to speak on career development, cultural intelligence, and veteran transition leadership.
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