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

How the last VFW post in one city is shaking things up

New Orleans’ last remaining Veterans of Foreign Wars post is breaking the mold.

6 days ago

The changing face of the VFW

The older generation is still in attendance, but the new face of the VFW looks like you.

2 weeks ago

Education and Transition

Bond formed in the Marine Corps continues to college — and beyond

A group of nine former Marines has maintained their bond through college life at Arizona State University.

Veterans unemployment under 3% for second consecutive month

The positive news may be a sign that the U.S. economy is near a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

3 weeks ago

Vets at schools with unusual calendars may be losing out on GI Bill money

The department underpaid about 2,500 students in the 2020-2021 school year because of mistakes over their days in class.

4 weeks ago

Making the transition from service easier for military families

Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.

4 weeks ago

New DD-214 form created for Guard, reserve troops

The new DD-214-1 will standardize separation forms across all reserve components.

4 weeks ago

Last-minute fix allows major for-profit school to again receive GI Bill payouts

Advocates remain concerned about what led up to the approval problem and past operations by University of Arizona Global Campus.

4 weeks ago

Army program connects soldiers with civilian career opportunities

The Army PaYS program connects trained soldiers with civilian employers seeking their skillsets.

5 weeks ago

Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs

President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.

5 weeks ago

Yellow Ribbon Program helps some post-9/11 veterans pay for more expensive schooling

You may be eligible for the VA's Yellow Ribbon Program, which supplements Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits for students at more expensive schools.

5 weeks ago

How to leverage your connections to land a civilian job

Networking is critical to building a civilian career.

7 weeks ago

The Jack Ryan career path: How veterans can join the CIA

Jack Ryan may be fiction but an economics expert or a veteran with a strong knowledge of military strategy can be just as valuable a part of the CIA as an operative.

7 weeks ago

Thousands of student veterans left in limbo after school loses GI Bill eligibility

The move followed a California decision to revoke the operating license for University of Arizona Global Campus.

8 weeks ago

Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in three years

About 8.7 million veterans reported steady employment in March, up more than 200,000 from a year ago.

8 weeks ago

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KW Military aims to help veterans launch real estate careers

Keller Williams Military program designed to help veterans launch real estate careers.

8 weeks ago

Women leaving the military face extra challenges — but they don’t have to do it alone

Whether a woman transitions from the military into parenting, a civilian career, or both, she can feel overwhelmed. Here are some places to turn.

8 weeks ago

For service members learning to speak civilian, it’s about softening the edges

Troops leaving the military—especially for the first time—can feel misunderstood. Here's how they can better communicate with their new civilian peers.

2 months ago

Lawmakers question if vet entrepreneurs are getting enough help to start new businesses

A pair of GOP lawmakers wants more information on Small Business Administration programs geared towards veterans.

2 months ago

Getting off the ground with the GI Bill’s aviation benefits

How the GI Bill can help with an aviation career.

2 months ago

‘Callsign Starbucks:’ How a sailor used the GI Bill to study coffee in Italy

Naval Reserve Officer Cmdr. Justin Will shares how he able to study coffee science in Italy using the Post 9/11 G.I. Bill.

2 months ago

How companies seek out veterans for employment

A look at how companies hire veterans.

3 months ago

What you need to know about salary negotiations

What veterans need to know about salary negotiations in the civilian world.

3 months ago

Making the jump to the skilled trades

Veterans looking for a career in skilled trades should explore certification options before transitioning out of the service.

3 months ago

Veterans unemployment matched its lowest levels of the pandemic in February

The overall veterans unemployment rate was 3.2 percent in February, down from 3.8 percent in January.

3 months ago

Building a social network in the civilian world

Building a social network after leaving the military can be a challenge.

3 months ago

No GI Bill COVID emergency protection past this summer, VA says

As college campuses return to normal operations, department officials are planning to let GI Bill protections expire in June.

3 months ago

Honor Foundation helps SOF veterans land on their feet

The Honor Foundation is running a two-day seminar for SOF servicemembers as they prepare to navigate leaving the military.

3 months ago