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

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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

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

/ Nov 14 2018

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

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

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

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

/ Nov 3 2018

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

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

Here’s Exactly What A Roadside Bomb Does To Your Head Here’s Exactly What A Roadside Bomb Does To Your Head

By Ronald Glasser, M.D.

/ Oct 25 2018

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Army Veteran Turned Comcast Exec Advocates For Veterans And Military Spouses Army Veteran Turned Comcast Exec Advocates For Veterans And Military Spouses

/ Oct 24 2018

The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way

By Jeremy Thompson

/ Oct 23 2018

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Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 17 2018

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Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures

/ Oct 16 2018

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20 Years In The Air Force, 18 And Counting At Hyatt: Retired Master Sergeant Enjoys Successful Second Career 20 Years In The Air Force, 18 And Counting At Hyatt: Retired Master Sergeant Enjoys Successful Second Career

/ Oct 16 2018

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Army Officer Finds Sense Of Place In Leading Career-Seeking Veterans To Accenture Army Officer Finds Sense Of Place In Leading Career-Seeking Veterans To Accenture

/ Oct 9 2018

The Best Movie About PTSD Isn’t About War The Best Movie About PTSD Isn’t About War

By David J. Morris

/ Oct 3 2018

How To Do Better Than Bombarding People With Resumes And Hoping For The Best How To Do Better Than Bombarding People With Resumes And Hoping For The Best

/ Sep 28 2018

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Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 25 2018

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How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo

/ Sep 18 2018

These Are The 10 Most Veteran-Friendly Colleges In The United States These Are The 10 Most Veteran-Friendly Colleges In The United States

/ Sep 14 2018

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The Youngest And Oldest Living Marine Medal Of Honor Recipients Met, And This Epic Photo Is The Result The Youngest And Oldest Living Marine Medal Of Honor Recipients Met, And This Epic Photo Is The Result

By Paul Szoldra

/ Sep 14 2018

Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD Back To The Psych Ward: A Journalist And His Wife Deal With His Severe PTSD

/ Sep 12 2018

A California Police Officer Fatally Shot A Mentally Ill Man. His PTSD Went On Trial A California Police Officer Fatally Shot A Mentally Ill Man. His PTSD Went On Trial

/ Sep 10 2018

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The Army Secretary Featured A Mass Murderer In The Service’s Suicide Prevention Campaign The Army Secretary Featured A Mass Murderer In The Service’s Suicide Prevention Campaign

By Jared Keller

/ Sep 9 2018

5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays 5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays

/ Sep 7 2018

The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk The VA Is Eyeing Ketamine As An Emergency Treatment For Patients At High Suicide Risk

/ Sep 7 2018

Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse Why I Fear America’s Veteran Suicide Epidemic Is Going To Get Much Worse

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army

/ Aug 30 2018

The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us The Dog I Brought Home From Afghanistan Actually Rescued Us

By Tessa Poppe, Council of the Former Enlisted

/ Aug 29 2018

DoD To ‘Continuously’ Monitor Your Financial Information For Security Clearance Risks DoD To ‘Continuously’ Monitor Your Financial Information For Security Clearance Risks

/ Aug 28 2018

What Nobody Tells You About Going Back to School As A Veteran What Nobody Tells You About Going Back to School As A Veteran

By Andrea N. Goldstein

/ Aug 27 2018

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Read The Full Citation For Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman’s Medal Of Honor Read The Full Citation For Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman’s Medal Of Honor

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 22 2018

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After 16 Years, Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman Finally Receives The Medal Of Honor After 16 Years, Air Force Tech Sgt. John Chapman Finally Receives The Medal Of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 22 2018

Valor Awards Provide A Glimpse At The Quiet Dangers Of Afghanistan ‘Advise And Assist’ Missions Valor Awards Provide A Glimpse At The Quiet Dangers Of Afghanistan ‘Advise And Assist’ Missions

/ Aug 22 2018

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From Desert Storm To eBay Exec: How A Marine Launched a Successful Post-Military Career From Desert Storm To eBay Exec: How A Marine Launched a Successful Post-Military Career

/ Aug 21 2018

The Undervalued Career Field That Loves To Hire Veterans The Undervalued Career Field That Loves To Hire Veterans

By Nina Semczuk

/ Aug 21 2018

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3 Defense Contractors Receive Medals Of Valor For Fighting Off Insurgents in Afghanistan 3 Defense Contractors Receive Medals Of Valor For Fighting Off Insurgents in Afghanistan

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 21 2018

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How An Enlisted Marine Learned To Climb The Corporate Ladder At Eaton How An Enlisted Marine Learned To Climb The Corporate Ladder At Eaton

/ Aug 21 2018

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A Navy SEAL Shares Why He Gave Gabrielle Giffords His Purple Heart A Navy SEAL Shares Why He Gave Gabrielle Giffords His Purple Heart

By James Hatch and Christian Dâ€™Andrea

/ Aug 20 2018

Disabled Veterans Picked Up A Major Travel Benefit In The Latest Defense Bill Disabled Veterans Picked Up A Major Travel Benefit In The Latest Defense Bill

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 15 2018

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Exclusive: 2 Marines Received Valor Awards For Secret Gunfight Against Al Qaeda In North Africa Exclusive: 2 Marines Received Valor Awards For Secret Gunfight Against Al Qaeda In North Africa

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 15 2018

US Troops Just Scored Their Largest Pay Raise In Nearly A Decade US Troops Just Scored Their Largest Pay Raise In Nearly A Decade

/ Aug 14 2018

What To Expect In A Private Security Career As A Veteran What To Expect In A Private Security Career As A Veteran

By Nina Semczuk

/ Aug 13 2018

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Air Force Releases Video Of John Chapman’s Final Heroic Moments That Earned Him The Medal Of Honor Air Force Releases Video Of John Chapman’s Final Heroic Moments That Earned Him The Medal Of Honor

By Paul Szoldra

/ Aug 9 2018

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Why Did A New Army Ranger Allegedly Commit A Gruesome Motel Murder-Suicide? Why Did A New Army Ranger Allegedly Commit A Gruesome Motel Murder-Suicide?

By Jared Keller

/ Aug 7 2018

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Natural Leader Trades Army for Enterprise – And Loves It! Natural Leader Trades Army for Enterprise – And Loves It!

/ Jul 17 2018

Veterans: The IRS May Owe You Money, For A Change Veterans: The IRS May Owe You Money, For A Change

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 16 2018

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Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand Mattis Urged To Consider Award Upgrade For Marine Officer’s Heroic Last Stand

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 16 2018

Fiserv Senior VP Credits Mentorship As Key To Success In Post-Military Careers Fiserv Senior VP Credits Mentorship As Key To Success In Post-Military Careers

/ Jul 3 2018

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Marines Offering Grunts Up To $70,000 To Become Squad Leaders And Re-Enlist Marines Offering Grunts Up To $70,000 To Become Squad Leaders And Re-Enlist

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 2 2018

‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD ‘Be Courteous With Fireworks’: Veterans Ask A Community To Help Those With PTSD

/ Jun 30 2018

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Navy Chief, Recipient Of Five Good Conduct Medals, Decides To Forgo Sixth Navy Chief, Recipient Of Five Good Conduct Medals, Decides To Forgo Sixth

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 28 2018

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It’s Time For Us To Have A Real Conversation About Suicide In America It’s Time For Us To Have A Real Conversation About Suicide In America

By Brian E. Kinsella

/ Jun 27 2018

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This Army Hero Fought Off 600 Nazis Virtually Alone. Now He’s Getting The Medal Of Honor This Army Hero Fought Off 600 Nazis Virtually Alone. Now He’s Getting The Medal Of Honor

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jun 25 2018

Before These Famous Investors Were Famous, They Were Service Members Before These Famous Investors Were Famous, They Were Service Members

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 25 2018

LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care LGBTQ Vets, Uncomfortable With VA, Look To Each Other For Mental Health Care

By Stephanie Russell-Kraft

/ Jun 25 2018

‘l Knew My Resume Was Just Right When I Had Non-Stop Interviews’ ‘l Knew My Resume Was Just Right When I Had Non-Stop Interviews’

/ Jun 21 2018

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Housing A Separated Migrant Child Costs The US More Than An Admiral’s BAH Housing A Separated Migrant Child Costs The US More Than An Admiral’s BAH

By Adam Weinstein

/ Jun 20 2018

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From US Marine Corps To Corporate: BrightView Senior VP Applies Military Skills To Achieve Success From US Marine Corps To Corporate: BrightView Senior VP Applies Military Skills To Achieve Success

/ Jun 20 2018

‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims ‘Matterhorn’ Author Karl Marlantes: Stop Treating Vets With PTSD Like Victims

By Adam Linehan

/ Jun 13 2018

In The Military? Tips For Saving Money At Every Stage In The Military? Tips For Saving Money At Every Stage

/ Jun 11 2018

How To Get Out Of The Military With A Lot More Paper In Your Wallet Than Just A DD-214 How To Get Out Of The Military With A Lot More Paper In Your Wallet Than Just A DD-214

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 8 2018

Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing Emotional Support Chickens Are Now A Thing

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 5 2018

How to Read Tom Ricks’ Books How to Read Tom Ricks’ Books

/ May 23 2018

What Veterans Can Expect in an Human Resources (HR) Career What Veterans Can Expect in an Human Resources (HR) Career

By Nina Semczuk

/ May 22 2018