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The changing face of the VFW
The older generation is still in attendance, but the new face of the VFW looks like you.
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Education and Transition
Bond formed in the Marine Corps continues to college — and beyond
A group of nine former Marines has maintained their bond through college life at Arizona State University.
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Veterans unemployment under 3% for second consecutive month
The positive news may be a sign that the U.S. economy is near a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
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Vets at schools with unusual calendars may be losing out on GI Bill money
The department underpaid about 2,500 students in the 2020-2021 school year because of mistakes over their days in class.
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Making the transition from service easier for military families
Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.
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New DD-214 form created for Guard, reserve troops
The new DD-214-1 will standardize separation forms across all reserve components.
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Last-minute fix allows major for-profit school to again receive GI Bill payouts
Advocates remain concerned about what led up to the approval problem and past operations by University of Arizona Global Campus.
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Army program connects soldiers with civilian career opportunities
The Army PaYS program connects trained soldiers with civilian employers seeking their skillsets.
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Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs
President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.
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Yellow Ribbon Program helps some post-9/11 veterans pay for more expensive schooling
You may be eligible for the VA's Yellow Ribbon Program, which supplements Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits for students at more expensive schools.
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How to leverage your connections to land a civilian job
Networking is critical to building a civilian career.
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The Jack Ryan career path: How veterans can join the CIA
Jack Ryan may be fiction but an economics expert or a veteran with a strong knowledge of military strategy can be just as valuable a part of the CIA as an operative.
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Thousands of student veterans left in limbo after school loses GI Bill eligibility
The move followed a California decision to revoke the operating license for University of Arizona Global Campus.
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Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in three years
About 8.7 million veterans reported steady employment in March, up more than 200,000 from a year ago.
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KW Military aims to help veterans launch real estate careers
Keller Williams Military program designed to help veterans launch real estate careers.
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Women leaving the military face extra challenges — but they don’t have to do it alone
Whether a woman transitions from the military into parenting, a civilian career, or both, she can feel overwhelmed. Here are some places to turn.
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For service members learning to speak civilian, it’s about softening the edges
Troops leaving the military—especially for the first time—can feel misunderstood. Here's how they can better communicate with their new civilian peers.
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Lawmakers question if vet entrepreneurs are getting enough help to start new businesses
A pair of GOP lawmakers wants more information on Small Business Administration programs geared towards veterans.
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Getting off the ground with the GI Bill’s aviation benefits
How the GI Bill can help with an aviation career.
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‘Callsign Starbucks:’ How a sailor used the GI Bill to study coffee in Italy
Naval Reserve Officer Cmdr. Justin Will shares how he able to study coffee science in Italy using the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.
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How companies seek out veterans for employment
A look at how companies hire veterans.
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What you need to know about salary negotiations
What veterans need to know about salary negotiations in the civilian world.
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Making the jump to the skilled trades
Veterans looking for a career in skilled trades should explore certification options before transitioning out of the service.
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Veterans unemployment matched its lowest levels of the pandemic in February
The overall veterans unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in February, down from 3.8 percent in January.
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Building a social network in the civilian world
Building a social network after leaving the military can be a challenge.
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No GI Bill COVID emergency protection past this summer, VA says
As college campuses return to normal operations, department officials are planning to let GI Bill protections expire in June.
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