Natalie Gross

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Natalie Gross has been reporting for Military Times since 2017. She grew up in a military family and has a master's degree in journalism from Georgetown University.

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The 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings are out. Is your school on the list?

More than 300 schools participated in the latest Best for Vets: Colleges survey, which included more than 70 questions seeking details about the school’s costs, programs, policies and services that impact military-connected students. Federal data from the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs and Defense, were also considered.

13 months ago

Meet the First Lady of Space Force: An interview with Mollie Raymond

Mollie Raymond is the wife of newly appointed Space Force Chief Gen. John “Jay” Raymond, making her the first — and only — military spouse in the sixth branch of the military.

2 years ago

Here’s how a popular form of entertainment is helping veterans deal with pain

The virtual reality experience has helped relieve pain — both physical and mental.

Veterans courts could get big boost if Congress passes this law

Advocates say veterans treatment courts have helped many veterans get back on their feet without the stigma of incarceration.

No more smoking at VA hospitals

The Department of Veterans Affairs is outlawing smoking, vaping and other forms of tobacco use at its health care facilities across the country.

The backstory behind 97-year-old Tom Rice’s D-Day 75th anniversary jump over Normandy

It all started at an air show in California last fall when two strangers bonded on the tarmac over a love of aviation.

Veteran unemployment ticked up last month, but still lower than civilians for 9th month in a row

After a record-low unemployment rate in April, the jobless numbers for post-9/11 veterans jumped up a bit in May.

With amputations on the decline, could doctors forget how to do them?

Doctors aren’t performing as many combat-related amputations these days. But with that good news for service members comes one potential downside.

Swim skills required to see this new veterans memorial

Opening in Florida this summer, Circle of Heroes has the potential to draw scuba divers from all over the world.

Troops and vets must do these 9 things to succeed in college, experts say

Whether you’re on active duty or have already transitioned out of the military, chances are you have some good education benefits at your fingertips.So how do you make sure you don’t waste them and become a college dropout?

Could putting college students in VA hospitals help widespread staffing shortage?

A proposed bill aims to create a program for pre-med students to get clinical observation hours and other training at VA hospitals before medical school.

No more luxury’ breast pumps for new moms under Tricare policy change

No more coverage for breast pumps with wireless connectivity to smartphones. And new moms will get only one, not two.

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