Veteran Jobs
Save- 7 Jaw-Dropping Things Introverts Taught Me About Better Interviewson September 12, 2024 at 9:01 pm
Extroversion is supposed to be an advantage in the job hunt, but when it comes to interviews, it can be a big disadvantage. If you are getting the interview but not getting the job offer, there is something wrong with your interview. Take these lessons from the introverts to up your game now.
- Are You Ready for the Hottest Job Market of the Year? Our Newest Master Classby Jacey Eckhart on September 6, 2024 at 6:00 pm
The hottest job market for veterans starts in September and runs through Thanksgiving. Get ready for postseason play with our newest master class, “The Postseason Job Hunt: Your Essential Playbook for the Hottest Job Market of the Year.”
- Workplace Allies: Who Are They and How to Recruit Themby Lida Citroën on September 6, 2024 at 5:09 pm
Allies typically serve you in that when you need help, a sounding board, guidance or tough feedback, they’re there for you.
- 5 Secrets to Building Influence in Your Post-Military Careerby Lida Citroen on September 3, 2024 at 4:45 pm
In the civilian sector, your ability to build influence will drive how, when and if others will believe in you, follow you, endorse and refer you, and support your vision.
- Which Matters More: Your Resume or LinkedIn Profile?by Lida Citroën on August 26, 2024 at 8:20 pm
To have a meaningful and successful transition into the next chapter of your life will take work — work you’ll have to put in.
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Benefits Benefits
- This Dental Nonprofit Will Fix Veterans’ Teeth for Freeon September 10, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Since 2008, nearly 900 veterans and their spouses have had their oral issues through the efforts of Cheng and then E4V.
- The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Knowby Amanda Miller on June 5, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Those vets or family members who hadn’t yet filed a PACT Act claim but instead declared their “intent to file” a claim ahead of last summer’s deadline locked in the earliest possible effective date for their benefits.
- VA Fertility Benefits for Military Veteransby Amanda Miller on May 13, 2024 at 4:20 pm
More VA beneficiaries became eligible for fertility treatments in 2024. Here’s who qualifies and what to expect.
- Fertility Benefits for Active-Duty Service Membersby Amanda Miller on April 15, 2024 at 2:56 pm
More Tricare beneficiaries became eligible for fertility treatments in 2024. Here’s who qualifies and what to expect.
- Military Child Care Feesby Amanda Miller on April 5, 2024 at 6:13 pm
Here are the Defense Department child-care fees for the 2023-2024 school year.
News News
- Israel Strikes Gaza as an American Activist Killed by Israeli Fire Is Buriedon September 14, 2024 at 12:06 pm
The 26-year-old activist from Seattle, who held United States and Turkish citizenship, was killed after a demonstration against Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, according to an Israeli protester who witnessed the shooting.
- How 3 Young Americans Ended Up in the Middle of a Coup Attempt in Congo and Facing the Death Penaltyon September 14, 2024 at 11:52 am
The U.S. State Department has not declared the Americans wrongfully detained, making it unlikely that U.S. officials would try to negotiate their return.
- Iran Says it Successfully Launched a Satellite in its Program Criticized by West Over Missile Fearson September 14, 2024 at 11:43 am
Footage later released by Iranian media showed the rocket blast off from a mobile launcher.
- Amid Latest Quality-of-Life Tweaks for Troops, Defense Secretary Says He Wishes He Could Move Fasterby Konstantin Toropin on September 13, 2024 at 10:18 pm
SecDef Austin, along with first lady Dr. Jill Biden, traveled to Maxwell Air Force base in order to highlight the latest reforms that he has put in place, as well as the White House’s efforts to improve early childhood education in the military.
- US Hits Russian State Media with Sanctions for Raising Money for Moscow’s Troops in Ukraineby David Klepper on September 13, 2024 at 7:51 pm
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said RT is a key part of Russia’s war machine and its efforts to undermine its democratic adversaries.
Army Army
- Two Colombians Get 35 and 30 Years After Pleading Guilty to Plot to Murder US Soldierson September 13, 2024 at 5:22 pm
Two Colombians were sentenced in Miami federal court to 35 and 30 years in prison for conspiring to murder U.S. soldiers in a car-bombing attack at a military base near the Colombia- Venezuela border.
- Feds Arrest Soldier at Schofield Barracks for Jan. 6 Assault on Police – a Day After He Was Bootedon September 12, 2024 at 7:38 pm
The Justice Department charged Alexander Cain Poplin with three misdemeanor offenses, including entering restricted grounds, disorderly conduct and engaging in physical violence.
- Texas Family of WWII Prisoner of War Receives Long-Awaited Medals: ‘This Means Everything’by Sarah Bahari on September 11, 2024 at 5:48 pm
On Tuesday, 80 years after his death in a prisoner of war camp, the U.S. Navy posthumously awarded Knox a Purple Heart and a Prisoner of War Medal.
- Airmen’s Search for Remains Recalls Top Secret WWII Mission to Turn Planes into Flying Bombsby Richard Sisk on September 10, 2024 at 10:45 pm
U.S. airmen in England assisted with an archaeological dig aimed at finding the remains of an Army pilot lost there during World War II, and in the process helped shine a light on one of the war’s most ill-fated secret operations.
- Tuberville Holds Up Promotion of Austin’s Top Aide over Hospitalization Secrecyby Konstantin Toropin, Rebecca Kheel on September 10, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Tuberville is attributing the move to concerns over what role Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark may have played in the initial secrecy surrounding Austin’s hospitalization earlier this year.
Navy Navy
- Amid Struggle to Build Subs, Navy Gives Company Running Ads and Website a $1 Billion Contracton September 12, 2024 at 5:02 pm
The contract, which has options that allow it to pay out as much as $980 million, went to a company called BlueForge Alliance that is less than two years old and seems to be largely focused on producing glitzy ads and running a slick website.
- US Aircraft Carrier in the Middle East Is Heading Homeon September 12, 2024 at 1:18 pm
The Pentagon’s rare move to keep two Navy aircraft carriers in the Middle East over the past several weeks has now finished, as the USS Theodore Roosevelt is heading home, according to U.S. officials.
- Texas Family of WWII Prisoner of War Receives Long-Awaited Medals: ‘This Means Everything’by Sarah Bahari on September 11, 2024 at 5:48 pm
On Tuesday, 80 years after his death in a prisoner of war camp, the U.S. Navy posthumously awarded Knox a Purple Heart and a Prisoner of War Medal.
- Congress Bestows Highest Honor on Troops Killed in Abbey Gate Bombing, with Politics in Backgroundby Rebecca Kheel on September 10, 2024 at 7:24 pm
Surviving family members of the Abbey Gate suicide bombing victims accepted the Congressional Gold Medal as their loved ones’ names were read, one by one, in a solemn ceremony in the Capitol rotunda.
- The US Navy Is About to Launch a Submarine Built for a Mixed-Gender Crew, the First of Its Kindby Mia Jankowicz on September 10, 2024 at 2:32 pm
The USS New Jersey “is the first Virginia-class submarine designed and built for a full gender integrated crew,” according to Naval Sea Systems Command.
Air-force Air-force
- National Guard Moves Closer to Filling Leadership Vacuum with Key Senate Hearingby Rebecca Kheel on September 12, 2024 at 5:31 pm
Lt. Gen. Steven Nordhaus, right now a top Air Force officer with the North American Aerospace Defense Command, breezed through a genial confirmation hearing before the committee, suggesting he could soon be confirmed.
- Air Force Looks to Add Telescopes on Sacred Hawaii Volcano as Outrage Continues over Fuel Spillon September 12, 2024 at 2:03 pm
A year and seven months after 700 gallons of fuel spilled at a Space Force observatory located atop a sacred Hawaiian volcano on Maui, officials are still finalizing a plan to remediate the site, and the delay is angering local government officials.
- Edwards Air Force Base Set to Get Service’s First Commercial On-Base Apartment Complexby Thomas Novelly on September 11, 2024 at 8:54 pm
The base, home to the 412th Test Wing, has faced housing issues for its more than 10,000 military and civilian personnel across the 481-square-mile installation.
- Airmen’s Search for Remains Recalls Top Secret WWII Mission to Turn Planes into Flying Bombsby Richard Sisk on September 10, 2024 at 10:45 pm
U.S. airmen in England assisted with an archaeological dig aimed at finding the remains of an Army pilot lost there during World War II, and in the process helped shine a light on one of the war’s most ill-fated secret operations.
- 2 Men Arrested for Shooting at Air Force Security Personnel and Gate at Texas Baseby Thomas Novelly on September 9, 2024 at 9:55 pm
Joseph Jimenez, 19, and Ricardo Samaniego, 18, were identified as the alleged suspects connected to the shootings near the base, known as JBSA, according to the San Antonio Police Department’s Public Information Office.
Marine-corps Marine-corps
- Hawaii Marine Detained in Case of Dependent Death Amid Separate Search for Soldier’s Missing Wifeon September 13, 2024 at 4:13 pm
A Marine stationed in Hawaii remains in custody this week in connection to the death of a dependent, service officials told Military.com on Thursday, yet no charges have been filed.
- New Mortar and Rocket Training Simulators Could Shield Marines from Blasts Linked to Brain Injuryby Drew F. Lawrence on September 11, 2024 at 6:33 pm
The Indoor Simulated Marksmanship Trainer, which is currently in use at five Marine Corps bases across the world, allows troops to practice firing the weapons without being exposed to what is called blast overpressure.
- Okinawa Governor Blasts US Military’s Lack of Transparency in Sharing Alleged Crimes by Troopsby Thomas Novelly on September 10, 2024 at 9:48 pm
Denny Tamaki told a gathering of reporters in Washington, D.C., that the incidents — three in total revealed this summer — have caused great pain to the community.
- Congress Bestows Highest Honor on Troops Killed in Abbey Gate Bombing, with Politics in Backgroundby Rebecca Kheel on September 10, 2024 at 7:24 pm
Surviving family members of the Abbey Gate suicide bombing victims accepted the Congressional Gold Medal as their loved ones’ names were read, one by one, in a solemn ceremony in the Capitol rotunda.
- Inside the Corps’ Latest Vision for Its Marines and Their Futuresby Drew F. Lawrence on September 4, 2024 at 6:38 pm
Inside the 130-odd pages of “Sustaining the Transformation” is an uncharacteristically reflective guide for Marines to follow as they embark on their careers, as well as concepts that break with the public perception of Marines.
Coast-guard Coast-guard
- Ex-Employees of Titanic Submersible’s Owner to Testify Before Coast Guard Panelon September 10, 2024 at 1:05 pm
Former employees of the company that owned an experimental submersible that imploded on its way to the wreck of the Titanic are scheduled to testify before a Coast Guard investigatory board at an upcoming hearing.
- Former Cadets Accuse the Coast Guard Academy of Failing to Stop Sexual Violenceon September 6, 2024 at 1:11 pm
Thirteen former cadets at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy accused overseers of the Connecticut school of failing to prevent sexual violence on campus and covering it up, in federal complaints seeking $10 million apiece in damages.
- Titanic Expedition Yields Lost Bronze Statue, High-Resolution Photos and Other Discoverieson September 3, 2024 at 1:37 pm
The location of a bronze statue not seen in decades is among the discoveries made by the company that owns the salvage rights to the Titanic during its first expedition to the site in years.
- Coast Guard Still Hasn’t Reformed 5 Years After Deadly Conception Boat Fire, Board Warnson September 3, 2024 at 1:14 pm
Five years after California’s worst modern maritime disaster, relatives of the Conception boat fire victims are angry about what they call the slow pace of accountability, while a top U.S. safety official says the Coast Guard continues to stall on reforms.
- California to Deploy Surplus C-130 Aircraft from Coast Guard to Fight Wildfireson August 27, 2024 at 9:25 pm
California has a very large new tool in its arsenal to fight wildfires, and it’s a veteran that has seen battles before.
Dod Dod
- Amid Latest Quality-of-Life Tweaks for Troops, Defense Secretary Says He Wishes He Could Move Fasteron September 13, 2024 at 10:18 pm
SecDef Austin, along with first lady Dr. Jill Biden, traveled to Maxwell Air Force base in order to highlight the latest reforms that he has put in place, as well as the White House’s efforts to improve early childhood education in the military.
- Tuberville Holds Up Promotion of Austin’s Top Aide over Hospitalization Secrecyby Konstantin Toropin, Rebecca Kheel on September 10, 2024 at 9:07 pm
Tuberville is attributing the move to concerns over what role Lt. Gen. Ronald Clark may have played in the initial secrecy surrounding Austin’s hospitalization earlier this year.
- Pentagon Chief Says a 6-Month Temporary Budget Bill Will Have Devastating Effects on the Militaryby Lolita C. Baldor on September 9, 2024 at 1:50 pm
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said passage of a six-month temporary spending bill would have widespread and devastating effects on the department and the military.
- The US Military Vowed to Safeguard its Arsenal. Why Do its Weapons Keep Going Missing?by Sonner Kehrt on September 6, 2024 at 4:42 pm
With a polarized country bracing for the presidential election and violent extremism on the rise, experts say disappearing military firearms and tactical gear is a national security concern
- Navy Secretary Breaks Law with Political Statements About Presidential Race, Watchdog Saysby Lolita C. Baldor on September 5, 2024 at 6:59 pm
Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro broke the law by publicly endorsing the reelection of President Biden and criticizing former President Trump in several statements he made while on official duty overseas, the U.S. Office of Special Counsel said.
Help for Vets Families
- Military Child Care Feeson April 5, 2024 at 6:13 pm
Here are the Defense Department child-care fees for the 2023-2024 school year.
- Military Spouses Get Exclusive Help to Start and Run Their Businessesby Jim Absher on July 9, 2021 at 9:54 pm
Free training programs and counseling, plus exclusive access to cash for start-up and emergency loans, is available
- How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby on Tricare?by Rebecca Alwine on June 10, 2021 at 10:55 am
Tricare can be tricky to figure out, so here’s what you need to know about what it costs to have a baby while on the insurance.
- Caregivers for Veterans Can Get Phone Support from the VAby Jim Absher on November 19, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Being a caregiver isn’t for wimps. The VA offers help.
- Does My College Student Still Have Tricare?on July 9, 2018 at 3:29 pm
Does a military dependent who is in college part time still qualify for Tricare under his or her parents?
Financial Help For Vets
- Do Military Households Have Misconceptions About Retirement? Here’s What They Said in a New Surveyon September 12, 2024 at 9:06 pm
From building a solid financial foundation to preparing for emergencies and planning for retirement, the results of a recent survey confirmed that military service can translate to a better financial position.
- More Options, Better Predictability: What Military Households Want from Their Retirement Plansby JJ Montanaro on September 6, 2024 at 7:36 pm
If a new survey is any indicator, building a plan for the execution stage of retirement is clearly on the mind of the military community.
- Space Force Tuition Assistanceby Amanda Miller on September 6, 2024 at 6:36 pm
Space Force members take off-duty college courses under the Department of the Air Force’s Military Tuition Assistance program (TA), which pays for up to 100% of tuition.
- Military Families Less Likely to Dip into Retirement Savings, Survey Says — with One Big Exceptionby JJ Montanaro on September 3, 2024 at 7:50 pm
Those who wear or have worn the military uniform, based on this particular survey, appear less likely to have tapped their retirement savings.
- 5 Reasons to Pay Attention During the Military’s Financial ‘Touchpoint’ Trainingby Kate Horrell on August 27, 2024 at 6:35 pm
Taking full advantage of financial touchpoint training can be one of the smartest moves service members make to build a financially secure future. But for many, completing the training becomes a “check in the block,” and they miss out on the opportunity to make real progress.
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- How Military Spouses Can Learn Good Financial Habits, Pass Them Down to Kidsby Jackie Toops on March 18, 2021 at 1:24 pm
Family finances are a topic not often discussed around the dinner table. But there are several reasons why they should be. We learn through experiences, and our kids can learn through our financial experiences.
- Military Family Desperate for Return of Son’s Ashes After They’re Stolen During Moveby Rebecca Alwine on March 5, 2021 at 7:17 pm
The Bentons suffered an unimaginable loss six years ago, and are now living through another nightmare. Their U-Haul was stolen while they moved across the country and they’re looking for help finding the contents of it.
- Navy Spouse Is Behind a Drive to Mandate a Key Safety Change in Schools, Day Caresby Rebecca Alwine on February 26, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Military spouses are known for their hard work and passion to get things done, so it came as no surprise that Navy spouse Nikki Ja
- Want to Ask a Famous Athlete a Question? Check Out the USO’s MVP Champions Seriesby Rebecca Alwine on February 25, 2021 at 11:39 am
Over the next few weeks, athletes will take center stage as part of the MVP Champions Series. Athletes from many sports and backgrounds are participating, from football player J.J. Watt to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez.
- How One Spouse Opted for a Fellowship to Improve Her Career Optionsby Rebecca Alwine on February 24, 2021 at 1:25 pm
This year’s FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is open for applications from March 1 to April 19, 2021 — and this navy spouse wants you to consider it.
VA News News and Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Teens trade screens for service at North Texas VAby Debra Sage on September 14, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Teens in the Junior Volunteer Program at North Texas VA take a break from their screens for service with the America’s Veterans.
- Veteran shares immersive technology with other Veteransby Debra Sage on September 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Veteran Bernard Murphy is changing the lives of fellow Veterans in NYC with immersive technology.
- Employee experience officer shares story, discusses retentionby justineger on September 13, 2024 at 8:30 pm
VA’s retention initiatives mean there are paths to the job that’s right for you.
- Honoring Veterans: Navy Veteran William Wright Abbot IIIby Jason Davis on September 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Navy Veteran William Wright Abbot III, who served during World War II from 1943 to 1946.
- A place of hope and healingby Debra Sage on September 13, 2024 at 2:30 pm
A new VA facility will be a place of hope and healing, provide state-of-the-art, high-quality rehabilitation and treatment services for Veterans.
VA News News and Information from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs
- Teens trade screens for service at North Texas VAby Debra Sage on September 14, 2024 at 8:30 pm
Teens in the Junior Volunteer Program at North Texas VA take a break from their screens for service with the America’s Veterans.
- Veteran shares immersive technology with other Veteransby Debra Sage on September 14, 2024 at 6:30 pm
Veteran Bernard Murphy is changing the lives of fellow Veterans in NYC with immersive technology.
- Employee experience officer shares story, discusses retentionby justineger on September 13, 2024 at 8:30 pm
VA’s retention initiatives mean there are paths to the job that’s right for you.
- Honoring Veterans: Navy Veteran William Wright Abbot IIIby Jason Davis on September 13, 2024 at 4:00 pm
This week’s Honoring Veterans Spotlight honors the service of Navy Veteran William Wright Abbot III, who served during World War II from 1943 to 1946.
- A place of hope and healingby Debra Sage on September 13, 2024 at 2:30 pm
A new VA facility will be a place of hope and healing, provide state-of-the-art, high-quality rehabilitation and treatment services for Veterans.
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