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GI Bill: Top 5 Things to Know
If you are planning to use your GI Bill benefits, there are 5 facts you must know to help make the process easier.
Veterans Can Look Beyond the GI Bill
The GI Bill expires 15 years after discharge. However, the GI Bill is not the only veteran education benefit.
Get the Facts on Getting College Credit for Service
Most veterans have been told that they can get college credit for military service. But, most never get the whole story.
Removing the Road Blocks to Success
Have you been thinking about getting your degree but just haven't gotten around to it yet? Why not?
Why You Should Care About Accreditation
Terms like regional, national, or programmatic accreditation can be confusing. And, in the end why should you care?
How to Find a Career After Military Service
Finding a job after military service can be your biggest challenge yet -- here's how to best prepare yourself for your...
States Rush to Attract Veteran Students
In an effort to help student veterans reach their education goals, many states recently started offering added incentives for...
2012 Pay Raise Faces Delays - UPDATE
Due to a provision in the National Defense Authorization Act of 2012, the 2012 military pay raise, special pay extensions...
VRAP GI Bill Factsheet
The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP)gave up to 12 months of Montgomery GI Bill benefits to older unemployed...
Vets Share Advice on Grad-School
The thought of going to grad school can be daunting for veterans as they face the challenges of reentering the civilian world
Military News
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Air Force Shortens Recruit Training, Shifts to New Base Amid Pandemic
Officials are also working to reschedule recruit accessions into BMT to better filter trainees through the pipeline.
Modly Resigns as Acting SecNav Amid Backlash Over Carrier Captain's Firing
Modly submitted his resignation letter to Defense Secretary Mark Esper on Tuesday.
Nimitz Becomes 4th Aircraft Carrier with COVID-19 Case: Report
Politico reported Tuesday that a sailor on board the carrier Nimitz (CVN 68) has tested positive for COVID-19.
These States Are Giving Cash to Veterans Affected by the COVID-19 Pandemic
Some states are stepping up and helping veterans in this time of need.
The Army Plans to Issue 'Black or Camouflage' Face Masks to Soldiers
The U.S. Army's top enlisted soldier said Tuesday that the service plans to issue some type of non-surgical mask to troops.
Latest Military Videos
Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Tyler Fraser demonstrates do it yourself facemask options per Centers for Disease Control and...
Hospitalman Corpsman 3rd Class Alexandria Agudelo checks in from aboard the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH...
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Jennifer Niemann and Private First Class Ashley Ensminger, both assigned to the East Africa Response...
Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Troy E. Black...
The 159 crewmembers onboard U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) completed the escort of three refuel and...
Army News
'Terrible, Tragic Mistake:' Top General Warns Enemies Not to Test US Military Readiness
The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff warned adversaries Thursday against "taking advantage" during the pandemic.
Soldiers Use Parachute-Mending Skills to Sew Coronavirus Surgical Masks
Soldiers who usually mend parachutes and rigging are turning those skills to sewing much-needed coronavirus surgical masks.
Army Combat Units Now Getting New 7.62mm Squad Marksman Rifles
Deliveries of the M110A1 are expected to continue through the middle of 2021.
Navy News
After Week of Navy Chaos, SecNav and CNO Seek to Reassure Sailors
The service's top leaders issued separate force-wide messages pledging to keep sailors and their families safe.
Investigation into Navy Carrier CO's Firing Now Complete, Top Admiral Says
Gilday said he has not ruled out any options, including possibly reinstating Crozier, if that's where the investigation leads...
Roosevelt Sailor with COVID-19 Found Unresponsive in Guam
The sailor is a member of the crew of the carrier Theodore Roosevelt, which reported its first cases of COVID-19 on March 24.
Air Force News
Head of Global Strike Command Wants to Make Air Force Bombers Even More Lethal
The Air Force plans to have 165 to 175 bombers in its inventory once the B-21 Long Range Strike Bomber comes online.
Some Airmen Are Being Grouped in ‘Pods’ to Limit Coronavirus Spread
Some U.S. Air Force units have instituted a buddy system that groups individuals into cohorts.
A-10 Makes Emergency Belly Landing at Moody Air Force Base
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an emergency .
Marine Corps News
The Marine Corps Wants to Transform JLTVs into Aircraft-Killing Trucks
Marine Corps Systems Command recently invited defense firms to submit ideas for creating the Direct Fire Defeat System.
Infantry Marines Are Now Getting Lighter, More Streamlined Body Armor
The Marine Corps has started fielding a new plate carrier vest that features a more streamlined cut
5 Differences Between Army and Marine Corps Infantry
They have more similarities than differences, but they are unique forces.
Coast Guard News
Sunken Southern California Tall Ship Will Be Demolished
A tall ship that sank at its dock in Dana Point will be demolished because there is no safe way to lift and salvage it.
Coast Guard Orders Cruise Companies to Form Medical Plans
The Coast Guard has determined that crew members on cruise ships in Galveston, Texas present a public health risk.
Coast Guard Ship Plays ‘World’s Largest Claw Game’ to Get Sunken Buoy out of Lake Michigan
According to the Facebook post, crews locate the buoy by dragging a grapple across the lakebed until the line tightens.