The Veterans Retraining Assistance Program (VRAP) GI Bill offered up to 12 months of Montgomery GI Bill benefits for older unemployed veterans between the ages of 35 and 60. This program was created as a part of the VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 and ended in April of 2014.
Terry Howell is the Sr. Director for Alliances and Operations for Military.com. Terry joined the Military.com team in 2003 after 20 years of service in the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition to his editorial responsibilities, Terry has worked with the DoD and VA to create online transition assistance tools including a military skills translator, transition support app, and other resources. Terry is also the author of The Military Advantage, an annually updated guide to help servicemembers, veterans and their families take full advantage of their benefits. The Military Advantage is published by the US Naval Institute Press.
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