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

/ Oct 28 2019

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

/ Oct 21 2019

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

By Jared Keller

/ Oct 11 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Oct 11 2019

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Oct 11 2019

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

By Allyson Heyen

/ Oct 10 2019

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

By Allyson Heyen

/ Oct 3 2019

Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot Wounded warrior climbs the ladder at The Home Depot

By Elise Howard, Hirepurpose

/ Sep 6 2019

Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert Employers value veterans’ ‘do-whatever-it-takes’ work ethic, according to a hiring expert

/ Sep 3 2019

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

By Haley Britzky

/ Aug 27 2019

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

By Allyson Heyen

/ Aug 21 2019

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Aug 15 2019

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Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality Army veteran brings compassion to bootcamp, sales, and hospitality

/ Aug 9 2019

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A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go A former Army tanker gets The Home Depot’s tools where they need to go

/ Aug 1 2019

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

By Brent Kreckman

/ Jul 31 2019

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Jul 29 2019

A vet’s advice: Translate your military skills for hiring managers A vet’s advice: Translate your military skills for hiring managers

/ Jul 23 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jul 17 2019

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Jun 21 2019

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

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jun 11 2019

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How two different paths led two veterans from the Marine Corps to Microsoft How two different paths led two veterans from the Marine Corps to Microsoft

/ May 29 2019

Three paths to success at Associated Materials Three paths to success at Associated Materials

/ May 21 2019

The state with the most active-duty US troops is also too expensive for veterans to retire, study say The state with the most active-duty US troops is also too expensive for veterans to retire, study say

/ May 21 2019

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

/ May 15 2019

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Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott Putting people above pay: How an Army officer continues to serve others with Abbott

/ May 14 2019

From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank From infantry to banking: How 2 veterans found opportunities for growth at Fifth Third Bank

/ May 3 2019

Bring your military professionalism to the job interview Bring your military professionalism to the job interview

/ May 1 2019

Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready Advance Auto Parts isn’t just veteran-friendly, it’s veteran-ready

/ Apr 30 2019

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Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline Leap of faith: How a Navy vet found her place at GlaxoSmithKline

/ Apr 29 2019

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

By T.T. Robinson

/ Apr 23 2019

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

By Jason Sutton

/ Apr 19 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

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Feb 26 2019

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

/ Feb 25 2019

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

/ Jan 25 2019

How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment

/ Jan 21 2019

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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

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

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

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

/ Jan 8 2019

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

/ Dec 26 2018

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

/ Dec 22 2018

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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

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

/ Dec 18 2018

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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

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

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

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

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

By Andrea N. Goldstein

/ Nov 28 2018

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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

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

By Carl Forsling

/ Nov 19 2018

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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

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

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Nov 16 2018

Veterans Have More Cybersecurity Skills Than They Know Veterans Have More Cybersecurity Skills Than They Know

/ Nov 12 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

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Sometimes Finding Meaning After The Military Means Not Looking For It Sometimes Finding Meaning After The Military Means Not Looking For It

/ Nov 7 2018

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‘Oneness’: How One Army Vet Found Community After Leaving the Military ‘Oneness’: How One Army Vet Found Community After Leaving the Military

/ Nov 6 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

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

/ Nov 2 2018

The 20 Best Cities For Veterans To Live In The 20 Best Cities For Veterans To Live In

/ Nov 1 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

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I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One

/ Oct 31 2018

‘Homecoming’ Somehow Makes Getting Out Of The Military Even More Terrifying ‘Homecoming’ Somehow Makes Getting Out Of The Military Even More Terrifying

/ Oct 26 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