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Need a job? Post-COVID, VA focused on expanding current programs, not creating new ones
VA Secretary Denis McDonough said officials want to plus-up current offerings for post-pandemic employment help rather than try to launch new initiatives.
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Military Transition To Civilian Life: A Guide for Veterans
Leaving the military for civilian life is a complex process. Our guide shows you everything you need to know, a step-by-step playbook for veterans transitioning into the civilian world.
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Forearm plank scores won’t count in this year’s PRT, Navy emphasizes
The Navy will collect plank scores in this round to help ensure its scoring tables are accurate, said Vice Adm. John Nowell, chief of naval personnel, during a Facebook live townhall event.
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Service members and police are teaming up to stop suicide
The new suicide prevention program, called Operation Better Together, pairs police officers and service members for training.
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The 2021 Military Times Best for Vets: Colleges rankings are out. Is your school on the list?
More than 300 schools participated in the latest Best for Vets: Colleges survey, which included more than 70 questions seeking details about the school’s costs, programs, policies and services that impact military-connected students. Federal data from the U.S. Departments of Education, Veterans Affairs and Defense, were also considered.
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Salesforce partnership with VHA provide opportunities for veterans
How Salesforce is helping veterans.
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Soldiers promised reimbursement after plagued start of new Army school assistance system
The Army transitioned to a new education assistance program, but a problematic rollout has left some soldiers footing the bill.
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Veterans unemployment saw another big drop in May
The 4.1 percent unemployment rate for veterans is the lowest since May 2020.
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This veteran-run company is streamlining the way vets access care
Two vets co-founded a software company to bridge the gap of coordinated care and provide access points to community, healthcare, and other veteran services.
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VA wants more money to expand popular tech training program for job-seeking vets
Officials estimate the VET TEC program will run out of money in July because of its popularity.
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New deployments for reservists, focus on Latin America come with 3-star Marine South command
Only 966 reservists have been projected to deploy in 2021.
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After 6 years of attempts, Marine master guns finally wins Recon Challenge
Teams traversed the course carrying the name of a fallen recon Marine on their backs along with the Marine’s dog tags.
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Jobs market for veterans remains flat as pandemic restrictions linger
The unemployment rate for all veterans in April was 5.2 percent, up slightly from March.
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VA opens new rapid retraining program for thousands of vets who lost jobs due to pandemic
Eligible vets could receive a year of tuition and other financial support to learn a new career.
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President Biden to speak at Coast Guard Academy commencement
President Biden served as the keynote speaker in 2013 while serving as vice president.
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More than 178,000 troops may be eligible for this student loan debt forgiveness benefit, watchdog says
Few troops have applied. But of those who have, most have been denied. More info from DoD could help.
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Vice President Harris to give Naval Academy commissioning address
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to give the speech May 28 during the in-person, limited capacity ceremony in Annapolis.
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