Education and Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

GI Bill eligibility for Guard, reserve would expand under House-passed measure

The bill still must be approved by the Senate before becoming law.

11 days ago

Why you need to talk to your spouse about DoD death benefit before retiring

A few things you need to know about your DoD death benefit.

12 days ago

Education and Transition

Even with GI Bill, many student vets still need loans to afford college

The new study found that the Post-9/11 GI Bill housing stipend may not be enough for many individuals using the benefit.

Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in two years

The 3.2% jobless rate in December was the lowest mark since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

2 weeks ago

GI Bill housing stipend protections enacted for vets whose classes were upended by the pandemic

The special authorities to protect student veterans were set to expire Tuesday night.

5 weeks ago

Troops to Teachers program to restart under just-passed defense bill

Defense officials had shut down the program to new applicants earlier this fall.

6 weeks ago

Why federal employment after the military is a great option

Joining the ranks of the federal Civil Service can be a great way to continue to serve in another capacity

6 weeks ago

Student vets taking remote classes next semester will still get full GI Bill benefits thanks to new plan

Pandemic protections for GI Bill students were set to expire on Dec. 21.

6 weeks ago

VA home loans grow in popularity, but challenges for buyers remain

VA guaranteed more than 1.44 million loans in fiscal 2021, the most ever.

7 weeks ago

Veteran jobless numbers stagnant, but experts say that’s no cause for concern

The jobless rate among younger veterans saw an increase from October to November.

7 weeks ago

Student veterans face huge cuts in housing stipends if Congress doesn’t act soon

Emergency authorities which prevented students from seeing their stipends cut in half are set to expire in December.

2 months ago

Iraq War veteran launches business to employ former soldiers

Iraq War veteran Justin Billard is launching a business that will employ and support his fellow returned soldiers.

2 months ago

Spouses, kids of vets who die from service injuries, guaranteed in-state college tuition rate under new law

The move could affect up to 150,000 family members of deceased veterans.

2 months ago

First Lt. Kitty Terry, a nurse from the Hawaii Army National Guard's medical detachment, displays a prepared syringe filled with Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine on Oct. 1, 2021, at the Hawaii Army Readiness Center, Kalaeloa, Hawaii. (1st Lt. Anyah Peatross/Army National Guard)

VA to target military medics for open health care jobs under new bill

The Hire Veteran Health Heroes Act would create a path for departing military health care workers to be employed in VA hosptials.

2 months ago

Marketing yourself is the key to post-military career success

Here are some areas that you can start to work on to market yourself for your next chapter.

2 months ago

New loan forgiveness program needs veterans to help spread the news to peers, fellow troops

Tens of thousands of individuals in the military community could have student loans erased if they are eligible.

3 months ago

Veterans unemployment in October steady as national rate continues to drop

The veterans jobless rate has been under 4.0 percent for three consecutive months.

3 months ago

Caring about what veterans care about: The 2021 Best for Vets Employers

Military Times “Best for Vets: Employers” rankings for 2021 are out.

3 months ago

National Veterans Small Business Week launched by Small Business Administration

The SBA is highlighting the 1.8 million veteran entrepreneurs in the U.S. economy seeking to let all veterans know about resources available.

3 months ago

Senior Airman Heather Valenzuela, 96th Medical Group, stands at parade rest as part of an all-female formation prior to the base retreat ceremony March 30, 2017, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla.

Program focused on women vets health care could become mandatory for transitioning troops

The idea stems from the small numbers of troops who used the Women’s Health Transitioning Training program.

3 months ago

Military Veterans in Journalism hosts inaugural convention, showcasing veteran talent

The MVJ 2021 Convention will feature CNN's Jake Tapper as a keynote speaker, and host a series of panels promoting veterans in journalism.

3 months ago

Retired Navy Seabee finds new mission cleaning up Pearl Harbor

A former Navy Seabee explains how the service gave him the tools to form a non-profit.

3 months ago

DoD killed off Troops to Teachers program that helped thousands. Advocates want to revive it

The 28-year-old transition program was ended eariler this month, but lawmakers may vote to restart it next year.

3 months ago

Naval Community College prepares for second influx of sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen

The pilot program allows service members to earn an associate’s degree, with courses starting in January 2022.

3 months ago

Veterans unemployment held steady in September as national outlook improved

About 300,000 veterans were looking but unable to find steady employment last month.

4 months ago

Feds threaten big fines against for-profits schools that dupe troops, veterans

Federal Trade Commission officials said they have seen an increase in education complaints related to unfair recruiting practices.

4 months ago

Changes to federal loan forgiveness program will benefit thousands of troops, vets and DoD workers

The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program waives debts for workers who have 10 years experience in federal or non-profit posts and have been making regular loan payments.

4 months ago

You’re leaving the military. Here are some ways to help figure out what’s next

Here are some ways to think about figuring out your next career.

4 months ago