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A collection of resources, explainers, updates on policy, and guides for those in the military.

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Military Life

‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee ‘I treat school like a job’ — Meet Otis Hill, a student, veteran, and Comcast employee

/ Mar 29 2019

Military Life

Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat Veteran sues University of Toledo for allegedly disclosing PTSD and portraying him as a safety threat

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/ Mar 28 2019

News

‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son ‘He rose to the highest calling’ — President Trump presents Medal of Honor to fallen Army hero’s son

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 27 2019

News

‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero ‘He loved us’ — fellow soldiers reflect on Staff Sgt. Travis Atkins, the Army’s latest Medal of Honor hero

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 26 2019

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Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq Soldier to receive posthumous Medal of Honor for tackling a suicide bomber in Iraq

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 12 2019

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Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out Does Captain Marvel rate backpay? We called the Air Force to find out

/ Mar 12 2019

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Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget Troops could get their biggest pay raise since 2010 under DoD’s proposed fiscal 2020 budget

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 11 2019

News

Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough? Trump is taking an important first step in fighting veteran suicide. But will it be enough?

By Meaghan Mobbs

/ Mar 5 2019

News

Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets Sen. Rand Paul wants to end the war in Afghanistan with a ‘victory bonus’ for all GWOT vets

By Jared Keller

/ Mar 5 2019

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Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’ Army wife writes scathing open letter rejecting husband’s reenlistment bonus: ‘His life is worth more than $105,000’

By Haley Britzky

/ Mar 1 2019

Military Life

Former Sonar technician makes a splash at Splunk Former Sonar technician makes a splash at Splunk

/ Feb 25 2019

Military Life

Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says Yes, your supportive texts to your battle buddy actually help prevent military suicide, study says

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/ Feb 21 2019

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Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross Soldier who tackled a man in a suicide vest to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 19 2019

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Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross Soldier billed as ‘timeless example of heroism under fire’ to have award upgraded to Distinguished Service Cross

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 9 2019

News

Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

/ Feb 8 2019

Military Life

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

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/ Feb 5 2019

News

The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018 The Air Force is the only service that decreased its number of suicides in 2018

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 4 2019

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3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship 3 Americans Who Foiled Paris Train Attack Awarded French Citizenship

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 2 2019

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Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012 Active-Duty Army Suicides Reach Highest Level Since 2012

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 31 2019

News

Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment Ex-Special Forces Officer Sentenced To 10 Years For Abuse, Child Endangerment

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 30 2019

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Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018 Navy Suicides Hit A Record High In 2018

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 28 2019

News

The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave The Army Is Finally Cutting Dads A Break With More Parental Leave

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 28 2019

Military Life

Score More Cash From Your Tax Refund Thanks To These New DoD Policy Changes Score More Cash From Your Tax Refund Thanks To These New DoD Policy Changes

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/ Jan 28 2019

News

Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations Marine Suicides Reach Highest Level In A Decade Despite End Of Large-Scale Combat Operations

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 27 2019

Military Life

How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola

/ Jan 25 2019

News

Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants Pay The Coast Guard Or Risk Losing The Next Generation Of Public Servants

By Kyle Gaffney

/ Jan 25 2019

History

France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans

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/ Jan 25 2019

News

Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid Six Airmen Awarded Distinguished Flying Cross For Playing Critical Role In 2017 Yemen Raid

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 24 2019

Military Life

How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment

/ Jan 21 2019

News

Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas

/ Jan 17 2019

News

Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown Zero Coasties Were Paid To Create These Memes About The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 16 2019

News

Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’ Coast Guard Commandant: I Know You Haven’t Been Paid But ‘Stay The Course’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 15 2019

Military Life

Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 15 2019

Tech & Tactics

3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book 3 Tips On How To Make It Through A Serious History Book

/ Jan 11 2019

Military Life

You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 9 2019

Military Life

Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know

/ Jan 8 2019

News

Marine Corps To LabCorp – One Veteran’s Transition Success Story Marine Corps To LabCorp – One Veteran’s Transition Success Story

/ Jan 8 2019

News

More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors More Than 66,000 USAA Members Will Get $181 From The Bank Over Alleged Account Errors

/ Jan 4 2019

News

42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown 42,000 Coast Guardsmen Are Getting Screwed On Pay Because Of The Government Shutdown

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 27 2018

News

Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria Air Force A-10 Pilots Awarded For Saving 50 US Troops In ‘Danger Close’ Air Strike In Syria

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 23 2018

News

The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High The Number Of Challenge Coins That Are Passed Out Is Too Damn High

By Carl Forsling

/ Dec 22 2018

News

Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing

/ Dec 19 2018

News

Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets Army Unit Gets Screwed Out Of Holiday Leave After ‘Many Soldiers’ Purchase Airline Tickets

By Paul Szoldra

/ Dec 17 2018

News

Finding Balance: How A Navy Reservist Serves His Country While Succeeding At Discover Financial Services Finding Balance: How A Navy Reservist Serves His Country While Succeeding At Discover Financial Services

/ Dec 13 2018

Military Life

10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong 10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong

By Duane K.L. France

/ Dec 13 2018

Military Life

3 Ways Morgan Stanley Shows Loyalty And Commitment To Its Veteran Employees 3 Ways Morgan Stanley Shows Loyalty And Commitment To Its Veteran Employees

/ Dec 12 2018

News

Senior Army General Reportedly Asked Whether Green Beret Ambushed In Niger Was Eligible For Medal Of Honor Senior Army General Reportedly Asked Whether Green Beret Ambushed In Niger Was Eligible For Medal Of Honor

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 7 2018

Military Life

How To Find Meaningful Work After The Military: Focus On Teamwork How To Find Meaningful Work After The Military: Focus On Teamwork

By Marco A. Bongioanni

/ Dec 7 2018

History

This 94-Year-Old WWII Vet Is Finally Getting His Dying Wish: His Purple Heart This 94-Year-Old WWII Vet Is Finally Getting His Dying Wish: His Purple Heart

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/ Dec 7 2018

Military Life

The VA May Blow $2.3 Billion In GI Bill Funds On Schools That Don’t Deserve It, IG Says The VA May Blow $2.3 Billion In GI Bill Funds On Schools That Don’t Deserve It, IG Says

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/ Dec 5 2018

Military Life

It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army (Ret.)

/ Dec 5 2018

Military Life

Veteran Turned Intuit Executive Offers Insight Into Making A Successful Transition Veteran Turned Intuit Executive Offers Insight Into Making A Successful Transition

/ Dec 4 2018

Tech & Tactics

Swedish Pilots Awarded US Air Medals For Classified Cold War Blackbird Escort Op Swedish Pilots Awarded US Air Medals For Classified Cold War Blackbird Escort Op

By Jared Keller

/ Nov 29 2018

Military Life

It’s Official: Disabled Veterans Are Getting Their Biggest Raise Since 2012 It’s Official: Disabled Veterans Are Getting Their Biggest Raise Since 2012

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/ Nov 27 2018

News

Trump Reportedly Thought General Dunford Made $5 Million A Year Trump Reportedly Thought General Dunford Made $5 Million A Year

By Paul Szoldra

/ Nov 26 2018

News

How This Army Vet Found A Career He Loves At A Veteran-Friendly Company How This Army Vet Found A Career He Loves At A Veteran-Friendly Company

/ Nov 21 2018

News

How A Former Airman Brought A Mission-First Work Ethic To IBM How A Former Airman Brought A Mission-First Work Ethic To IBM

/ Nov 16 2018

Military Life

One D-Day’s Veteran’s Dying Wish: To Finally Receive His Purple Heart One D-Day’s Veteran’s Dying Wish: To Finally Receive His Purple Heart

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/ Nov 14 2018

Military Life

Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 9 2018

Military Life

The Fear Of The Unknown: How CVS Health Is Helping Service Members Prepare For Civilian Life The Fear Of The Unknown: How CVS Health Is Helping Service Members Prepare For Civilian Life

/ Nov 8 2018

Military Life

How To Translate Skills From Your Military Experience Into A Civilian Career How To Translate Skills From Your Military Experience Into A Civilian Career

/ Nov 5 2018

Military Life

California School District Refuses To Give Vietnam Veteran His Diploma After 50 Years California School District Refuses To Give Vietnam Veteran His Diploma After 50 Years

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/ Nov 3 2018

Military Life

The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job

/ Nov 1 2018

Military Life

Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD Scientists Say Energy Drinks Make It Harder To Treat PTSD

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 30 2018