Education and Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Only 29 percent of SOF troops find military transition program ‘helpful’: survey

Retired Army CSM Richard Lamb says a possible solution is to begin transition assistance on day one.

2 days ago

Your military retirement date is looming. Are your finances in order?

Don't wait until the last minute to start financial planning for when put your uniform away for good.

3 days ago

Education and Transition

Veterans unemployment well-below national levels, matches pre-pandemic levels

The 3.6 percent unemployment rate for veteran job seekers was the lowest mark in 18 months.

NASA wants you for a one-year Mars mission simulation

NASA's CHAPEA might be the perfect gig for military members and veterans looking to be on the distant frontier of space with the Mars Mission.

2 weeks ago

Change of Mission: Understanding your VA benefits at separation

Know your VA benefits.

2 weeks ago

VA eyes more focused employment help with future education, benefits efforts

The popularity of short-term, focused job training efforts are making officials reconsider ways to improve other veterans benefits programs.

3 weeks ago

Coronavirus resurgence could cause major problems for GI Bill users next spring

VA leaders are warning they need congressional help to keep housing stipends moving if students are forced back into online-only classes.

3 weeks ago

More than 47,000 troops, vets will see federal student loan fees waived

Department of Education officials will automatically grant financial relief to individuals who previously had to apply for the benefit.

4 weeks ago

A sign stands outside of an entrance to the U.S. Naval Academy campus in Annapolis, Md., on Jan. 9, 2014.

U.S. Naval Academy expels 18 midshipmen for cheating on exam

An investigation has determined that 105 second-year midshipmen likely cheated on a physics exam in December, which was administered remotely due to COVID.

4 weeks ago

Change of Mission: Advice for getting on with life after the military

Transitioning from military service is a complicated process. Here is some advice.

4 weeks ago

Walking stick company provides a leg up for veterans

A little trip down river launched a business that employs veterans.

5 weeks ago

For thousands of disabled vets, this job training program may be better than the GI Bill

The Veteran Readiness and Employment program served about 123,000 veterans last year but may benefit even more.

7 weeks ago