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This leading GI Bill and TA school is getting a new name

The name change, which officially takes effect July 1, was passed by the Maryland Legislature and signed into law on Thursday by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.

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Rebootcamp: More than just a Military Times site

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Welcome to the brand-new Rebootcamp!

Rebootcamp, which just launched this week, covers education, employment, entrepreneurship and other transition-related issues. But don’t worry ― there’s no “death by PowerPoint.” The site includes funny videos, informative how-tos, custom tools and inspirational stories about veterans.

Poll: How do you plan to use your Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits?

How do you plan to use your GI Bill benefits? How do your plans compare to those of fellow vets? Take our quick poll to find out!

Military Times: Your official news source for SVA’s NatCon 2018

Military Times is excited to announce that we are partnering with Student Veterans of America to bring you in-depth coverage of the group’s annual national conference.

Fewer students use TA, GI Bill in fiscal 2016

The number of service members using military tuition assistance dropped again in fiscal year 2016, continuing a years-long downward trend, while Post-9/11 GI Bill usage saw a slight decrease, the first since the benefit took effect in 2009, federal data indicate.

DoD: New TA oversight process to focus on correcting, not punishing, colleges

Randomly selected colleges, as well as those whose tuition assistance programs appear to differ significantly from other schools, will be scrutinized by auditors, under a new Defense Department plan.

Study: Vets do better in college than comparable civilians

Student veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill are mostly pursuing bachelor's or graduate degrees, attending public or private schools rather than for-profit institutions, and studying disciplines such as business, healthcare and STEM, a new study from Student Veterans of America found.

VA Secretary Robert McDonald's advice to vets

Outgoing Veterans Affairs Department Secretary Robert McDonald said he looks forward to being able to "go to the pool and drink pina coladas" once his time leading the department comes to an end. But before the incoming Trump administration takes over, McDonald offered attendees of the Student Veterans of America National Conference some advice and perspective.

Best for Vets: Employers survey launched

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The Obama era is over. Here's how the military rates his legacy

A new poll by Military Times and Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families reveals a complex relationship between the troops and their commander in chief.

Methodology | Best for Vets: Law Enforcement 2017

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George R. Altman

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The name change, which officially takes effect July 1, was passed by the Maryland Legislature and signed into law on Thursday by Republican Gov. Larry Hogan.

A huge chunk — maybe even a majority — of the information, advice and other content that you’ll see on Rebootcamp comes from more than a dozen partners, spanning veterans service organizations, government agencies and the private sector.

Rebootcamp, which just launched this week, covers education, employment, entrepreneurship and other transition-related issues. But don’t worry ― there’s no “death by PowerPoint.” The site includes funny videos, informative how-tos, custom tools and inspirational stories about veterans.

How do you plan to use your GI Bill benefits? How do your plans compare to those of fellow vets? Take our quick poll to find out!

Military Times is excited to announce that we are partnering with Student Veterans of America to bring you in-depth coverage of the group’s annual national conference.

The number of service members using military tuition assistance dropped again in fiscal year 2016, continuing a years-long downward trend, while Post-9/11 GI Bill usage saw a slight decrease, the first since the benefit took effect in 2009, federal data indicate.

Randomly selected colleges, as well as those whose tuition assistance programs appear to differ significantly from other schools, will be scrutinized by auditors, under a new Defense Department plan.

Student veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill are mostly pursuing bachelor's or graduate degrees, attending public or private schools rather than for-profit institutions, and studying disciplines such as business, healthcare and STEM, a new study from Student Veterans of America found.

Do you know of a company that does right by vets? If so, tell us, so that they can participate in the 2017 edition of Best for Vets: Employers.

A new poll by Military Times and Syracuse University's Institute for Veterans and Military Families reveals a complex relationship between the troops and their commander in chief.

Agencies were evaluated on their military recruiting, service member-related policies, rules for reservists, and departmental culture.

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