The latest from Anthony Hernandez

Jun 16, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Successful handoffs

Over the last 18 months, several of our member CEOs have announced their retirements. Many are long-time supporters of our military and attendees at our DCUC conferences and events. We ...

May 27, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Thoughts on Memorial Day

Apart from Memorial Day being the start of summer, swimming pools opening, burgers and hot dogs on the grill, what does Memorial Day mean to you? The easy answer is ...

May 12, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, AACUC

AACUC’s cross-cultural exchange program launches successfully

“An individual has not started living fully until they can rise above the narrow confines of individualistic concerns to the broader concerns of humanity. Every person must decide at some ...

Apr 13, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Focus on youth: Building a stronger society

The Defense Credit Union Council specializes in understanding and communicating defense related issues for all credit unions in the United States. Because virtually every credit union in our country has ...

Mar 17, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Why do we need credit unions on the installation?

I am often asked by senior DoD leaders why we need credit unions on military installations. It is a good question. Especially since most of these leaders point to their ...

Feb 23, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

How do you define loyalty?

Last month, I wrote about common values and how our personal values need to align with those of our businesses and institutions for a great society to thrive. This is ...

Jan 12, 2021 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Common values

We all value certain ideals, morals, and character traits in our everyday lives. We use them to confront problems, and as a guide as we aspire toward a higher standard ...

Dec 15, 2020 - by Anthony Hernandez, Defense Credit Union Council

Planning for “peaks and valleys”

The hope and promise of the new year make this a perfect time for reflection, renewal, and reaffirmation.  Emerging from the holidays traditionally yields lots of energy as we head ...