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News, updates, explainers and guides about transitioning out of the military.

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Military base says retirement ceremonies aren’t ‘social events’ to avoid Covid-19 protocols

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 7, 2022

The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says
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The Marine Corps won’t expel all unvaccinated Marines en masse on the Nov. 28 deadline, Navy secretary says

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 18, 2021

The art of informational interviewing: a veteran’s guide to finding a civilian job
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The art of informational interviewing: a veteran’s guide to finding a civilian job

By Chris Stevens, Sean Passmore

Updated on Nov 8, 2021

Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment
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Marine Corps reveals why 75% of Marines get out after a single enlistment

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 4, 2021

COVID Vaccinations
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The Air Force has not approved any religious waivers for the COVID vaccine

By David Roza

Updated on Nov 3, 2021

From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military
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From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military

By Alex Proskurnya

Updated on Oct 27, 2021

Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine
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Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Oct 25, 2021

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work
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Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

Updated on Sep 27, 2021

Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real
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Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans
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Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Sep 13, 2021

No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine
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No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine

By David Roza

Updated on Sep 10, 2021

Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal
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Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal

By David Roza

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

Servicemember to citizen: a few things to keep in mind
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Servicemember to citizen: a few things to keep in mind

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Aug 23, 2021

Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines
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Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Aug 12, 2021

Erik Bartell on finding your tribe
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Erik Bartell on finding your tribe

Updated on Aug 4, 2021

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Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists
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Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 28, 2021

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months
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Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 23, 2021

6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service
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6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system
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‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

Translating your military service into a career
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Translating your military service into a career

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Staying connected after service
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Staying connected after service

Updated on Jul 6, 2021

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits
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How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 28, 2021

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach
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United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

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Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming
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When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability
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The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement
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4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep
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Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest
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A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required
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How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Helping veterans and their families find support and community
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Helping veterans and their families find support and community

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon
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Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon

By Hirepurpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Helping injured veterans find their next mission
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Helping injured veterans find their next mission

By Task & Purpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Verizon recognizes the value of veterans
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Verizon recognizes the value of veterans

By Hirepurpose

Updated on May 30, 2021

Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you
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Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you

By Justin Burgess

Updated on May 18, 2021

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military
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‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 13, 2021

5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military
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5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on May 11, 2021

This Army unit will now immediately start separating soldiers found guilty of assault or harassment
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This Army unit will now immediately start separating soldiers found guilty of assault or harassment

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 10, 2021

Why did you get out of the military?
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Why did you get out of the military?

By Haley Britzky

Updated on May 5, 2021

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military
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How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Apr 28, 2021

Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists
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Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Feb 28, 2021

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher
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Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

By James Clark

Updated on Feb 20, 2021

The ‘QAnon shaman’ guy got kicked out of the Navy for refusing a vaccine
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The ‘QAnon shaman’ guy got kicked out of the Navy for refusing a vaccine

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

Tired of active duty? Air Force offers options to get out or transfer to the reserves
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Tired of active duty? Air Force offers options to get out or transfer to the reserves

By David Roza

Updated on Jan 20, 2021

The Army is kicking out that lieutenant who made a Holocaust joke on TikTok
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The Army is kicking out that lieutenant who made a Holocaust joke on TikTok

By James Clark

Updated on Jan 12, 2021

Here are 3 degree paths that may be a natural fit for military members
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Here are 3 degree paths that may be a natural fit for military members

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 28, 2020

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted
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3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 16, 2020

Do you have what it takes to join the Secret Service?
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Do you have what it takes to join the Secret Service?

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Dec 8, 2020

Here’s why military veterans are a natural fit to play in the NFL
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Here’s why military veterans are a natural fit to play in the NFL

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Dec 7, 2020

Marine tankers can say goodbye to the Corps a year ahead of schedule
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Marine tankers can say goodbye to the Corps a year ahead of schedule

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 3, 2020

How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management
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How this Army veteran found meaning in emergency management

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 23, 2020

How to position yourself for a post-service career in technology
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How to position yourself for a post-service career in technology

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 12, 2020

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military
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Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help
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We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

By Zack Baddorf

Posted on Nov 11, 2020

7 things you need to do before leaving the military
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7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

Posted on Nov 5, 2020

Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way
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Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Nov 3, 2020

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The Army repeatedly screwed this combat veteran. Now he’s being kicked out of the service — again

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Oct 29, 2020

Marine Corps boots infantryman investigated for sharing alleged white supremacist material
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Marine Corps boots infantryman investigated for sharing alleged white supremacist material

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 26, 2020

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste
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Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 20, 2020

Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville
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Are you ready for your next chapter? Think Nashville

By Justin Burgess

Posted on Oct 6, 2020

Your technical manual for online learning
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Your technical manual for online learning

By Esther Bergdahl

Posted on Sep 30, 2020

Marines ask the tough questions about civilian life
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Marines ask the tough questions about civilian life

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 25, 2020

Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties
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Air Force finally kicks out senior NCO demoted for white nationalist ties

By David Roza

Posted on Sep 10, 2020