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What was the dumbest thing you ever did in uniform?
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Culture
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The Navy seized a small boat carrying enough weapons to invade a small country
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Culture

Marine captain to elite university: Pay my tuition

It's a bold strategy, Cotton.
By Apr 13, 2020
Education

Here’s how military spouses can finish their education while on the move

There are a million ways that military life can hold you back from a meaningful career while your spouse is...
By Mar 19, 2020
Veterans Benefits

Lawmakers approve emergency fix to ensure GI Bill benefits continue even as campuses close and classes move online

Students going to college on the G.I. Bill will continue to receive their monthly housing stipend, even as college courses...
By Nov 26, 2019
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A Florida student tried to enlist ISIS to knock off a pair of college deans who did him wrong

Over the past five years, we've been swamped with stories of Americans being recruited by ISIS, but leave it to...
By Jun 12, 2019
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Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

"Taking college classes at night to earn a degree is one thing, but being able to earn the degree while...
By Sep 14, 2018
Education

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

There may not be a better feeling as an enlisted troop than leaving the base for the last time, waltzing...
By Sep 7, 2018
Education

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

In honor of the start of college admissions season, I’m offering some tips I learned during my time as an...
By Aug 23, 2018
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College Football Rankings Based On How Much We Hate Your Officers

As the cool winds of fall grace our doorsteps, the skunky smell of college football wafts throughout the nation. For...
By Jun 5, 2018
Education

This University Is Officially Waiving Tuition For The Children Of Fallen Troops

Starting this fall, the University of Memphis will waive tuition costs for children of fallen service members using the Folds...
By Oct 15, 2017
Opinion

It’s 2017. The Military Still Requires Officers To Have College Degrees. Why?

In 1940, fewer than one in 20 Americans had four years of college. By 2000, it was one in four....
By Sep 1, 2017
Education

Why Veterans — And Everyone Else — Need Better Protection From Student Loan Fraud

This article was originally published on The Conversation.  A college education can set you up for a lifetime – though...
By May 9, 2017
Transition

6 Things I Wish I Knew When I Left The Marines

Getting out of the military can be a challenging time, especially for those who only served one enlistment and are...
By Mar 6, 2017
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These Stock Photos Supposedly Portraying Service Members Are All Kinds Of Fail

As veterans, anytime we scroll through Facebook, play around on Twitter, or even change the channel on the TV, we're...
By Feb 24, 2017
Education

4 Facts About Student Veterans That Might Surprise You (But Shouldn’t)

We took Fallujah. We know more than a decade of war. Why then do so many articles bemoan the challenges...
By Apr 8, 2016
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College Student Gets Owned When He Tries To Impose Apartment Rules On Army Veteran Roommate

Julian LaRosa is a Columbia University student and U.S. Army veteran who lives in a university-owned apartment. All was right...
By Mar 11, 2016
Education

You Can Now Earn A Degree In Flying Drones

The use of drone technology is on the rise, both in the military and the private sector. Seeing the potential...
By Jul 20, 2015
Education

How Veterans Screw Up College

College is the next step for many people leaving the military. As a transition pathway, this makes a lot of...
By Apr 10, 2015
Education

5 Ways You Can Stand Out When Applying To Top Colleges

Getting into a good college isn’t easy for anyone, let alone a veteran, who may be several years removed from...
By Mar 23, 2015
Career

When Hiring Veterans, Ignorance Is Bliss Until It Becomes Offensive

Editor’s Note: A version of this article appeared on LinkedIn. As an employer engaging in hiring veterans, do you ever...
By Jan 27, 2015
Education

The Real Deal With Liberal Arts Degrees

Everyone knows that getting a degree is critical to professional success in today’s economy, but there is a misperception among...
By Aug 26, 2014
Education

Don’t Miss This Unique Chance To Learn How To Get Into A Top College As A Veteran

Saturday, September 6, 2014 from 9 a.m. to noon, the Yale Veterans Association will hold a college admission information session...
By Aug 13, 2014
Education

5 Smart College Degrees Modern Veterans Should Consider

According to Forbes Magazine, “most veterans are more qualified than they realize for well-paying jobs.” They usually have the practical...
By Aug 6, 2014
Education

How A Liberal Arts Degree Made Me A Better Officer

“A liberal education … frees a man from the prison-house of his class, race, time, place, background, family, and even...