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Why more vets should work in shipyards, according to Marine leader
A dearth of workers is the biggest challenge for the U.S. shipbuilding industry, naval advocates say.
Defense secretary didn’t ask for new union bargaining rules, unsure if he’ll use them
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he is reviewing the recent surprise decision by the White House.
Veterans end 2019 with another positive job report
Joblessness fell from November to December, wrapping up a year of generally good employment news for veterans.
Veterans unemployment rose slightly in July, still sits below national estimates
About 316,000 former military members were jobless and searching for employers last month.
Best vet unemployment rate ever — April brings new record
The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans dropped to a record low of 1.7 percent in April, down significantly from March’s figure of 3.1 percent.
By Joshua Axelrod
Vet employment stays strong in March
Post-9/11 veterans had a productive March in terms of job hunting, according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
By Joshua Axelrod
A robot reading your resume? 10 tips for vets to beat job screening software.
Companies spanning many industries are increasingly using computer screening tools and software, along with traditional human-resources specialists, to scan resumes and decide which candidates deserve interviews.
By Joshua Axelrod
Hot vet employment market continues in February
This is only the third time the veteran unemployment rate has dropped this low since 2000.
By Natalie Gross
Vet unemployment is up in December. But there’s still good news.
Last month, 3.6 percent of post-9/11 veterans and 3.2 percent of all veterans were unemployed.
By Natalie Gross
Vet employment market stays hot in November
For six months now, veterans have been employed at higher rates than nonveterans, federal labor statistics show.
By Natalie Gross
Pentagon set to win first on-time budget since 2008
The U.S. Congress is poised to pass the defense budget on time for the first time in a decade.
By Joe Gould