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

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The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform
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The Marine Corps will pay pilots up to $210,000 to stay in uniform

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 9, 2020

I was in the wrong fight in Iraq. As an immigration lawyer, I found the right one
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I was in the wrong fight in Iraq. As an immigration lawyer, I found the right one

By Travis Weiner

Posted on Sep 8, 2020

The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson
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The value of service: pursuing career success at McKesson

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Aug 20, 2020

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

By James Clark

Posted on Jun 24, 2020

Continued service after the uniform
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Continued service after the uniform

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 30, 2020

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now
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Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on May 11, 2020

Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership
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Marine applies lessons from the Corps to corporate leadership

By Alison Maruca

Posted on May 5, 2020

Products for warfighters by warfighters
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Products for warfighters by warfighters

By Alison Maruca

Posted on Apr 14, 2020

In the IRR? The military may want you back if you served in one of these jobs
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In the IRR? The military may want you back if you served in one of these jobs

Posted on Apr 13, 2020

Commandant vows the Marine Corps won’t force anyone out as it gets leaner to fight China
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Commandant vows the Marine Corps won’t force anyone out as it gets leaner to fight China

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Apr 2, 2020

The Army is asking retired medics and nurses to come back on active-duty for COVID-19 response
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The Army is asking retired medics and nurses to come back on active-duty for COVID-19 response

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Mar 26, 2020

‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results
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‘Comedy saved my life’ — Veterans are turning to stand up comedy after the military, with hilarious results

By Matt Condon

Posted on Mar 7, 2020

Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group
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Air Force board recommends kicking out airman who raised money for white supremacist group

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Feb 25, 2020

The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service
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The Army is offering select Green Berets up to $100,000 to stay in the service

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 12, 2020

Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level
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Walmart to take veteran hiring programs to the next level

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Feb 10, 2020

The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch
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The Army is offering a $60,000 bonus for warrant officers in the air defense branch

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries
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Diverse veteran job possibilities at Mohawk Industries

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Feb 5, 2020

America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place
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America’s farmers are dying out. The USDA is calling on veterans to take their place

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 30, 2020

An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc
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An Army veteran shares the career advice that got him from Harvard to Gap Inc

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jan 29, 2020

For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’
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For Walmart, hiring veterans ‘makes us better’

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA
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‘I made promises to the people that I lost’— How the Iraq war forged a Navy SEAL’s path to Harvard Medical School and NASA

By David Roza

Posted on Jan 23, 2020

Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion
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Army private from JBLM arrested for desertion

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families
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Discover supports military veterans, service members, and families

By Alison Maruca

Posted on Jan 14, 2020

4 options to consider after your military service
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4 options to consider after your military service

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jan 7, 2020

Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?
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Transitioning your paycheck: Can you really retire?

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Dec 20, 2019

No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox
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No limits: How stepping outside of his comfort zone helped one veteran achieve success at Xerox

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Dec 13, 2019

U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test
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U-2 pilot dismissed for shaving his entire body to avoid a drug test

By David Roza

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready
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Comcast isn’t just military-friendly, it’s military-ready

By Alison Maruca

Posted on Dec 6, 2019

Discover values military leadership experience, trainability and commitment to service
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Discover values military leadership experience, trainability and commitment to service

By Alison Maruca

Posted on Dec 5, 2019

5 organizations making life after transition better
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5 organizations making life after transition better

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Nov 15, 2019

How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label
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How a veteran and military spouse helps Lowe’s prove its military-friendly label

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Nov 12, 2019

‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads
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‘A huge morale hit’ — Army EOD techs are stuck between plummeting recruitment levels and skyrocketing workloads

By David Roza

Posted on Nov 6, 2019

How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t
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How we found out the Army let hundreds of soldiers back in after previously kicking them out — and all kinds of other sh*t

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 29, 2019

We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead
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We salute the 93-year-old WWII veteran who refuses to retire, and opened up a ‘boozy bakery’ instead

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 22, 2019

US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study
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US employers see vets as lacking emotional intelligence and interpersonal skills, according to a major study

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 12, 2019

The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’
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The Army let hundreds of soldiers rejoin the service after being kicked out for ‘adverse reasons’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’
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Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 11, 2019

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services
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‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 10, 2019

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer
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Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Oct 3, 2019

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Oct 1, 2019

The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist
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The Army will pay some soldiers up to $81,000 to reenlist

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Aug 27, 2019

The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast
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The Air Force veteran who helps others bring their whole selves to work at Comcast

By Allyson Heyen

Posted on Aug 21, 2019

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership
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Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Aug 16, 2019

Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it
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Here’s why the Marine Corps is losing experienced pilots — and what it can do to fix it

By Brent Kreckman

Posted on Jul 31, 2019

One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure
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One Man’s Trash is Another Veteran’s Franchise Treasure

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jul 29, 2019

The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade
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The Corps has lost more than 25,000 Marines to misconduct over the past decade

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jul 17, 2019

Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash
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Drones are the future. They could also earn you some serious cash

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Jun 22, 2019

The Marine lance corporal who praised Nazis is being booted from the Corps
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The Marine lance corporal who praised Nazis is being booted from the Corps

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jun 11, 2019

Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground
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Continuing the mission: One veteran’s transition from the Army to FedEx Ground

Posted on May 15, 2019

5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone
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5 military jobs that prove anyone can operate a drone

By T.T. Robinson

Posted on Apr 23, 2019

Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier
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Barracks to business: Hiring veterans has never been easier

By Jason Sutton

Posted on Apr 20, 2019

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

By James Clark

Posted on Apr 9, 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

Posted on Mar 2, 2019

5 things you need to know before getting out of the military
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5 things you need to know before getting out of the military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Feb 26, 2019

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Jan 15, 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 9, 2019

The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator
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The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

More Than 50,000 Afghanistan, Iraq Vets Are Challenging Their ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges In A New Class-Action Lawsuit
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More Than 50,000 Afghanistan, Iraq Vets Are Challenging Their ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges In A New Class-Action Lawsuit

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
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Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

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

By Marco A. Bongioanni

Posted on Dec 7, 2018

The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves
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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military
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Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

How One Veteran Translated His Military Experience To Corporate America
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How One Veteran Translated His Military Experience To Corporate America

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Nov 16, 2018

How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
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How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018