Ho Lin

Ho Lin has over a decade of experience on the Military.com team as a writer and editor. He specializes in benefits and veteran jobs content, providing valuable insight into how to navigate changes in benefits and opportunities for post-military employment. Ho creates custom videos for Military.com’s video section. He has degrees from Brown University and Johns Hopkins University.

Email: ho.lin@monster.com

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How the Flying Fireman's Son Keeps His Memory Alive After 9/11

This Special Forces vet gave all on 9/11. Now his son serves, too.

8 Ways to Express Appreciation on Veterans Day

8 Ways to Say 'Thank You' on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military - here's a few suggestions on how to do...

U.S. Marine Corps veterans salute during the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Veterans Day History

What is Veterans Day? Originally named Armistice Day, Nov. 11 is a day that gives Americans the chance to celebrate and honor...

A soldier salutes the U.S. flag during the singing of the National Anthem on Sept. 11, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Browne)

Veterans Running the Show in Small Business

Looking to make the leap into owning your own business? The rewards (and challenges) can be significant, and there's help...

Skilled Trade Jobs: Opportunities for Vets

For veterans looking to pursue a career involving a skilled trade, which includes industries that requires electronic...

Navy SEAL Training

What is Navy SEAL training, and what does it take to be a Navy SEAL? Here's a rundown of the physical and skills training...

An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter takes off in Afghanistan.

Deadliest Day in Spec Ops History: The Chinook Crash

On Aug. 6, 2011, on the deadliest day in special operations history, 17 Navy SEALs died when a Chinook helicopter crashed.

Airmen of the 455th Expeditionary Knowledge Operations Management office sort boxes and envelopes for personnel at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Chris Willis.)

What to Send In a Deployment Care Package

Receiving a care package from home can be a morale booster for a deployed service member -- here are tips on what to send.

The Military Transition App: 3 Tips

Military.com's transition app can help get you organized for transition, if you follow these three important tips.

Children wave goodbye to cavalry troopers from the 1st Squadron, 18th Cavalry Regiment, California National Guard, as the unit departs. (Air National Guard/Crystal Housman)

Auto Insurance and Deployment

Essentially, you have three options open to you while you're deployed -- continuing to pay your auto insurance, canceling...

Marine Corps General James Conway and Master Sergeant Blaine Scott. (Photo: Ho Lin, Military.com)

Five Transition Tips from Two American Heroes

In a wide-ranging conversation, two Marine Corps veterans provide key tips for veterans seeking to avoid the transition blues...

Brake Maintenance: Bleeding Your Brakes

If you've replaced brake lines on your car, you'll need to "bleed" your brakes so they'll work properly again--here's how to...

Military Transition: Workin' on the Railroad

We interviewed an Army veteran who now manages operations for a major railway company to get some insights on her industry...

5 Underrated Spring Break Getaways

You know all about Cancun and Miami Beach and all the other usual spring break hotspots, but how about some less heralded...

Washington DC Military Sites: 9 Must-sees

9 Must-see Military Sites to Visit in Washington, D.C.

Here's a rundown of nine must-see military history sites in Washington DC, as well as some extra suggestions for places close...

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