Research smarter. Find the records. Understand the service.
Every military branch kept records differently — and that’s where most researchers get stuck. What works for the Army won’t exactly work for the Navy. Air Force records don’t behave like Marine Corps records. Merchant Marine and Coast Guard research follows entirely different rules.
These small-group coaching sessions live on Zoom Meeting are designed to walk you step-by-step through a proven two-part research process, tailored specifically to the military branch you’re researching and your needs.
What We’ll Cover
In these guided group coaching sessions, you’ll learn how to:
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Apply a two-step research strategy specific to your veteran’s branch
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Locate the right records (not just the popular ones)
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Navigate Fold3, Ancestry, FamilySearch, NARA Catalog, and branch-specific sources
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Build context so records actually tell a story
This is not generic military research advice — it’s branch-specific, practical, and immediately usable. If you’ve ever thought “I know the records are out there — I just don’t know how to find them,” this is for you. Join a branch-specific military coaching group and learn how to locate records, understand service, and uncover the story your veteran left behind.
This is not a general presentation. It’s active, personalized research support. Attendance live on Zoom is strongly encouraged.
A replay will be sent to registrants after the live event.
TestimonialsÂ
Jennifer's courses and Zoom chats have removed so much mystery from the process of researching a military veteran. I appreciate the straightforward approach that avoids going down endless trails of research that does not yield any results. She has designed a method to work through the labyrinth of military records which makes it possible for any level of researcher to understand.
I am an experienced researcher and Jennifer opened research doors for me I was unaware of. If you're serious about your research invest the time with Jennifer, her knowledge is the kind only gained from decades of experience in this field.
~MoniqueÂ
Choose Your Military Branch SessionÂ
Space is limited to 15 people per session.
Current dates and branches available. More will be added soon.
ARMY Coaching Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CDT
$30
This coaching session is 90-minutes long and includes a branch-specific workbook.
You will receive the replay after the coaching session to download.
WWII Death Records Coaching Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT
$30
This coaching session is 90-minutes long and includes a branch-specific workbook.
You will receive the replay after the coaching session to download.
NAVY Coaching Monday, February 16, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. CDT
$30
This coaching session is 90-minutes long and includes a branch-specific workbook.
You will receive the replay after the coaching session to download.
Army Air Force Coaching Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. CDT
$30
This coaching session is 90-minutes long and includes a branch-specific workbook.
You will receive the replay after the coaching session to download.
Meet Your Coach
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 Jennifer Holik
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More than 10 years ago, I developed a 2-part military research strategy that makes it possible to discover the story of any veteran from WWI through Vietnam — even if the records burned. This grew out of a journey I began nearly 30 years ago, guided by my military ancestors. What started as genealogy quickly expanded into a full military research, writing, and speaking business shared through the WWII Research & Writing Center and later, here at the Ancestral Souls Wisdom School.
My work is rooted in both fact and spirit. I’ve walked battlefields, stood at graves, and listened to the echoes of soldiers and families whose stories still long to be told. Living between Chicago and the Netherlands, I absorbed history, culture, and the weight of inherited war trauma. My own path through PTSD and ancestral healing deepened my ability to see repeating patterns, connect dots across generations, and help others uncover truths hidden beneath silence and loss.
At the Ancestral Souls Wisdom School and WWII Research & Writing Center, I bring together research and soul work, helping you not only recover your family’s military history but also transform the patterns and pain it left behind. This is where history, healing, and story meet.
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