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Chef Andre Rush wants veterans to choose passion over a paycheck
'I tell everybody, go for your passions. ... Don’t do the safe side,” Rush said.
By Sarah Sicard
Military spouses can now apply for ‘game changing’ employment program
DoD is paying spouses' salaries for a 12-week fellowship with private companies during the three-year pilot program.
By Karen Jowers
Galvanize offers veterans pathway to software engineering careers
Galvanize offers training programs to veterans who want to pursue a career in tech and software engineering in the United States.
By Korie Wilkins
Navy reports progress in clearing DD-214 backlog
The service released a plan to address such issues this summer.
Life after military service: veterans find a place to thrive at Spectrum
The qualities developed during military service – leadership, teamwork, trustworthiness and respect – can translate to a thriving career in the private sector. These are the same qualities that Spectrum, powered by Charter Communications, looks for in its own team members and it’s why the Fortune 100 broadband connectivity company and cable operator has a robust commitment to recruiting veterans and helping them build meaningful careers.
Why federal employment after the military is a great option
Joining the ranks of the federal Civil Service can be a great way to continue to serve in another capacity
Marketing yourself is the key to post-military career success
Here are some areas that you can start to work on to market yourself for your next chapter.
Legislation calling for surface warfare officer specialization is dead in the water
A progress report, due a year after the defense policy bill’s passage, must outline actions being taken to improve SWO retention, particularly among women.
Why can’t the Navy keep its surface warfare officers?
The Navy commissions nearly twice as many SWOs each year as it needs to fill positions on ships, leaving these newbies to compete for ship driving time and other hands-on experience needed to become a good surface warfare officer.
Microsoft training academy goes virtual, boosting efforts to prep veterans for tech careers
Veterans and transitioning service members will now be able to prepare for a career in tech from anywhere in the world without using their GI Bill benefits.
By Harm Venhuizen
Spouses: Help researchers delve into long-term effects of military life
Long-term DoD spouse study wants to recruit up to 50,000 spouses as it marks its tenth anniversary.
By Karen Jowers