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This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again
What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.
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What’s the No. 1 thing recruiters look for on a resume?
If you look up “how to write a resume,” you’ll get a bunch of links to blogs and how-to sites with all the latest tips and tricks for catching a recruiter’s eye. We’ve saved you a step.
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Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
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Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
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Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
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Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform
When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you’re a civilian … not so much.
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Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.
On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Now that President Trump’s signature has made them law, here’s what they mean for veterans and military families.
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Report: Pregnant spouses of deployed service members at higher risk of depression
U.S. studies on military spouses across all branches of the military show greater incidence of depression and other problems.
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Women and minority veterans are thriving in the civilian workforce
Among post-9/11 veterans in particular, women outshined men with a 3.5 percent unemployment rate, compared to 3.9.
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This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again
What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.
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What’s the No. 1 thing recruiters look for on a resume?
If you look up “how to write a resume,” you’ll get a bunch of links to blogs and how-to sites with all the latest tips and tricks for catching a recruiter’s eye. We’ve saved you a step.
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Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
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Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
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Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
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Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform
When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you’re a civilian … not so much.
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Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.
On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Now that President Trump’s signature has made them law, here’s what they mean for veterans and military families.
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Report: Pregnant spouses of deployed service members at higher risk of depression
U.S. studies on military spouses across all branches of the military show greater incidence of depression and other problems.
-
Women and minority veterans are thriving in the civilian workforce
Among post-9/11 veterans in particular, women outshined men with a 3.5 percent unemployment rate, compared to 3.9.
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This Marine went from the ballet to the battlefield — and back again
What do ballet slippers and combat boots have in common? Not much, if you ask most people. But for Marine Corps veteran Román Baca, the two go hand in hand.
-
What’s the No. 1 thing recruiters look for on a resume?
If you look up “how to write a resume,” you’ll get a bunch of links to blogs and how-to sites with all the latest tips and tricks for catching a recruiter’s eye. We’ve saved you a step.
-
Vet unemployment up in January
After a year of record lows, the unemployment rate for veterans climbed up again in the first month of the year.
-
Vet entrepreneurship program offers mentoring, networking — and free housing too?
An entrepreneurship training program in New York City offers free office space, mentoring and networking opportunities to veterans, spouses and others in the military community who want help growing their businesses. And now the year-long Apex program is offering free housing, too — a perk organizers hope will make it possible for entrepreneurs from all…
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Lawmaker vows to protect student loan forgiveness program for troops, others
A controversial Republican proposal from last Congress to eliminate a student loan forgiveness program for public servants, including military service members, may be off the table.
-
Millions of GI Bill dollars are going to questionable schools — and it could soon be billions: VA watchdog
The state-based agencies tasked with approving school programs for GI Bill funds have potentially let millions go toward educating student veterans at ineligible, delinquent schools, a recent audit by the Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General has found.
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Civilian Life 101: Here’s what you need to know before you take off that uniform
When you arrive at a new duty station in the military, you can often find information on housing, healthcare and your child’s new school all under one roof. When you’re a civilian … not so much.
-
Trump recently signed two veterans bills into law. Here’s how they’ll affect you.
On its way out the door, the 115th Congress passed a pair of bills aimed at improving education and other aspects of the transition from military to civilian life. Now that President Trump’s signature has made them law, here’s what they mean for veterans and military families.
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Report: Pregnant spouses of deployed service members at higher risk of depression
U.S. studies on military spouses across all branches of the military show greater incidence of depression and other problems.
-
Women and minority veterans are thriving in the civilian workforce
Among post-9/11 veterans in particular, women outshined men with a 3.5 percent unemployment rate, compared to 3.9.
