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By Patrick Baker Jan 13, 2021

Education

Here’s how to succeed with your online courses

Choosing to utilize the benefits that you worked so hard to earn is exactly what you should be doing. That’s...

By Meredith Mathis Dec 28, 2020

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

There are many reasons why you may be considering education as the next step in your career path.

By Patrick Baker Nov 30, 2020

Education

Which educational benefit is best for you?

One of the best benefits you’ll receive for serving your country is the G.I. Bill. But which one do you...

By Justin Burgess Nov 2, 2020

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

If you’re an active-duty member of the military with some spare time for education or a recently-transitioned vet, chances are...

By Lizann Lightfoot Oct 19, 2020

Veterans Benefits

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

As a service member, you know that you qualify for GI Bill benefits that help pay for up to 36...

By Esther Bergdahl Sep 30, 2020

Education

Your technical manual for online learning

Online learning can be ideal for active duty service members and veterans looking to pursue higher education. The flexible environment...

By Patrick Baker Jun 15, 2020

Education

The military keeps growing their cybersecurity program. Here’s how you can get involved

The downside of our highly convenient digital world is the constant threat of data thieves. With cyber attacks always imminent,...

By Lizann Lightfoot May 11, 2020

Education

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

When you joined the military, someone probably spoke to you about all the education benefits and possibilities that would come...

By Lizann Lightfoot 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 Patricia Kime, Military.com Mar 29, 2020

News

Military medical school to graduate students early to battle COVID-19

For the first time in its 48-year history, the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences will graduate its fourth-year...

By Task & Purpose Mar 4, 2020

Military Tech

Why was the Army’s XM-8 Future Weapon Series Canceled?

In the 1990's H&K developed the XM29 OICW to replace the M-16. What followed was a multiple decades-long adventure through...

By Task & Purpose Mar 4, 2020

Reviews

Inside the Army’s NEW 6.8mm Next Gen Squad Weapon

Iraq War veteran Chris Cappy gives the Next Generation Squad Weapon rundown. These three companies are in competition to replace...

By Task & Purpose Mar 3, 2020

Military Tech

How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery

Bringing the rain and pain in the military is the forward observer. They are the eyes of death dropping 1000...

By Reuters Staff Dec 10, 2019

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University of Phoenix to pay $191 million for lying to troops about its close ties with major companies

The university had falsely advertised that it had a relationships with AT&T Inc, Yahoo!, Microsoft Corp and Twitter Inc which...

By Jacob Shamsian, Business Insider Nov 5, 2019

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A 22-year-old Instagram influencer says kids should learn less about World War II in school because ‘it’s so intense’

"[World War II] needs to be taught in moderation to promote mental health and focus on teaching young people real...

By Alex Lacasse, Portsmouth Herald, N.H. Oct 9, 2019

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Army vet sues University of New Hampshire for allegedly firing him because of his military service

The lawsuit recommends the university writing center undergo training to correct an "anti-military bias"

By Jared Keller Jun 14, 2019

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The Navy has replaced its alleged day-drinking admiral at its War College with its first female admiral

The Navy has named a female president of the U.S. Naval War College for the first time in its history...

By Haley Britzky 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 Jonathan Stempel, Reuters May 24, 2019

Veterans Benefits

47 states ask the US to forgive more than $1 billion in disabled veterans’ student loan debt

A bipartisan group of state attorneys general on Friday called on U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos to forgive more than...

By Tom Roeder, The Gazette May 23, 2019

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There’s a cheating scandal brewing at the Air Force Academy

Suspicious results on the final exams of some Air Force Academy underclassmen triggered a probe that kicked off Wednesday to...

By Mark Weiner, Syracuse Media Group Apr 18, 2019

Veterans Benefits

New York governor to order free in-state college tuition for Gold Star families

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday said he'll order the state to immediately provide free college tuition to families...

By Lauren McGaughy, The Dallas Morning News Apr 17, 2019

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A Texas student says he lost his military scholarship due to Trump’s transgender ban

Map Pesqueira, a 19-year-old from San Antonio, said he was awarded a three-year Reserve Officers' Training Corps, or ROTC, scholarship...

By Tom Ricks Dec 10, 2018

The Long March

‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again

If you followed my old Foreign Policy column, you’ll probably remember that I have long been interested in leadership and...

By Jared Keller Nov 30, 2018

Analysis

Lawmakers And Veterans To The VA: Shut Up And Pay Up

The VA has a message for veterans: We will absolutely make you whole again. “Each and every post-9/11 GI Bill...

By Bryan Baker Nov 16, 2018

The Long March

I’m An Army Reservist And A High School Teacher. Guess Which Job Is Scarier

I showed my high school students how to use my Army-issued tourniquet last week in case there is a shooting...

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Here’s how to succeed with your online courses

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

Which educational benefit is best for you?

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

Don’t let your GI Bill go to waste

Your technical manual for online learning

The military keeps growing their cybersecurity program. Here’s how you can get involved

Veterans need to get a copy of their JST now

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

Military medical school to graduate students early to battle COVID-19

Why was the Army’s XM-8 Future Weapon Series Canceled?

Inside the Army’s NEW 6.8mm Next Gen Squad Weapon

How Forward Observers Operate in the Military to Coordinate Artillery

University of Phoenix to pay $191 million for lying to troops about its close ties with major companies

A 22-year-old Instagram influencer says kids should learn less about World War II in school because ‘it’s so intense’

Army vet sues University of New Hampshire for allegedly firing him because of his military service

The Navy has replaced its alleged day-drinking admiral at its War College with its first female admiral

Enlisted Army soldiers can now earn college credit for formal training

47 states ask the US to forgive more than $1 billion in disabled veterans’ student loan debt

There’s a cheating scandal brewing at the Air Force Academy

New York governor to order free in-state college tuition for Gold Star families

A Texas student says he lost his military scholarship due to Trump’s transgender ban

‘Abuse, Harassment, Intimidation, And Threats’: A New Complaint Details Weird Times At The National Defense University — Again

Lawmakers And Veterans To The VA: Shut Up And Pay Up

I’m An Army Reservist And A High School Teacher. Guess Which Job Is Scarier