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“Pup tents” were most likely named by Civil War troops, who commonly used the word "dog" for military slang, such as "dog tags"

A gun owner or enthusiast owes it to themselves to stay up to date on laws, training, and legal protection

Brynt Parmeter spent almost 27 years in the Army, including time at West Point. After nearly six years in the private sector in Silicon Valley, he was named Walmart's new Senior Director of Military Programs in October, and he has big shoes to fill

The manufacturing field offers a surprising variety of job choices for a post-military career. Three veterans exemplify the diversity of opportunities in a company like Mohawk Industries, "the largest floor covering manufacturer in the world"

Kevin Releford spent five years in the Army as an Armor Officer. After transitioning out of the military, he earned his MBA from Harvard Business School and now works as a senior director at Gap Inc. This experienced leader shares with us the military skills that made him successful, and how veterans can have a smoother transition into civilian workplaces

Walmart has been a leading military brand for the past decade. One of the leaders behind it is retired Brig. Gen. Gary Profit, a 31-year Army veteran and senior director of military programs at Walmart

Ben Longworth enlisted into the Navy Sonar Technician program in 1978 and served for six years. He chose the field because it would give him experience in mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic systems. Longworth still uses that machinery experience as an Electrical Superintendent at CHS Inc., a Fortune 100 agricultural and energy company

When the Marine Corps assigned John Mechkowski to the field of communications, he didn't imagine that several years later, he would work as an associate data network engineer at U.S. Cellular. His time in the military gave him experience that not only made him successful in his job search, but brought him to a veteran-friendly company that he loves

Best Buy's corporate culture is a great environment for people of diverse backgrounds, including military veterans

"You just can't give up after the military. A lot of veterans go that way, then they lose that sense of belonging"

Walgreens recently announced a pledge to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years

Every great manager or director has to start somewhere: Joe McFarland, executive vice president at Lowe's, began as a sales...

There’s something unique about Anton Lewis’ LinkedIn profile. Not only does he have an extensive range of experiences at pharmaceutical...

Transitioning from a military to a civilian career doesn’t always go as planned. Sometimes military experience can align directly with...