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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 18 2021

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

By Chris Stevens, Sean Passmore

/ Nov 8 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Nov 3 2021

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

/ Nov 3 2021

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

By Alex Proskurnya

/ Oct 27 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Oct 25 2021

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

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

/ Sep 27 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Sep 14 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Sep 13 2021

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

/ Sep 10 2021

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

/ Aug 31 2021

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

By Chris Stevens

/ Aug 23 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Aug 12 2021

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

/ Aug 4 2021

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Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

/ Jul 28 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 28 2021

A Fannie Mae Manager Explains Why He Hires Veterans: ‘I Want Change Agents’ A Fannie Mae Manager Explains Why He Hires Veterans: ‘I Want Change Agents’

/ Jul 26 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jul 23 2021

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

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jul 19 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Jul 15 2021

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

/ Jul 13 2021

5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’ 5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’

By Paul D. Mooney

/ Jul 13 2021

Staying connected after service Staying connected after service

/ Jul 6 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jul 6 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 28 2021

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

/ Jun 23 2021

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

/ Jun 21 2021

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

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 18 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 14 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jun 14 2021

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Jun 14 2021

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Jun 14 2021

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

/ Jun 10 2021

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

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 3 2021

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

/ May 30 2021

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

By Task & Purpose

/ May 30 2021

Free specialized and confidential coaching and assistance Free specialized and confidential coaching and assistance

By Task & Purpose

/ May 30 2021

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

/ May 30 2021

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

By Justin Burgess

/ May 18 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 13 2021

8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life 8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life

By Clay Gabhart

/ May 11 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ May 11 2021

5 Tips For How To Ace Every Job Interview 5 Tips For How To Ace Every Job Interview

By Mario L. Mangiameli

/ May 10 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 10 2021

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

By Haley Britzky

/ May 5 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Apr 28 2021

What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges? What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges?

/ Apr 6 2021

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy Prepares Veteran For Successful Career Through Staffing Firm Robert Half Microsoft Software & Systems Academy Prepares Veteran For Successful Career Through Staffing Firm Robert Half

/ Mar 30 2021

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Neo-Nazi Lance Corporal Is Now An Ex-Marine Neo-Nazi Lance Corporal Is Now An Ex-Marine

By Jeff Schogol

/ Mar 5 2021

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

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 28 2021

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

/ Feb 20 2021

After Viral Meme, Can Black Rifle Coffee Company Really Hire 10,000 Veterans? After Viral Meme, Can Black Rifle Coffee Company Really Hire 10,000 Veterans?

By Adam Linehan

/ Jan 27 2021

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

/ Jan 20 2021

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

/ Jan 20 2021

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 19 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Jan 18 2021

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A Marine vet’s best advice for post-military life: Don’t drop your pack A Marine vet’s best advice for post-military life: Don’t drop your pack

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 15 2021

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

/ Jan 11 2021

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history

/ Jan 9 2021

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Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

/ Jan 9 2021

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

By Meredith Mathis

/ Dec 28 2020

Your Best Career Move After The Military May Be Sideways Your Best Career Move After The Military May Be Sideways

By Nina Semczuk

/ Dec 23 2020

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Dec 14 2020

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

By Justin Burgess

/ Dec 13 2020