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Veterans unemployment saw another small improvement in June
The unemployment rate for all veterans fell to 8.6 percent last month, according to federal officials.
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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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Navy SEAL veteran — twin brother of ‘Lone Survivor’ author — starts eco-friendly signage company
Navy SEAL veteran Morgan Luttrell has filled a variety of roles, ranging from service to data analytics at the Department of Energy. He has now gone on to start an eco-friendly signage company.
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Majority of military families say they lack support upon transitioning out, survey finds
While retention rates are up amid a pandemic, military families are still transitioning out of service — and struggling, study finds.
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Interservice vantage point: The stitching in our values
Teamwork is the backdrop of the military whether it is on the ground, in the air, or even space, says the author of this commentary, who has served in the Army, Air Force and Space Force.
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Proposed overhaul of veterans preference in federal hiring includes time limits, reduced advantage
Advocates say the program should act as a tie-breaker, not an overwhelming advantage for veteran job candidates.
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Veterans unemployment drops in May, but worries about long-term job market linger
The jobless rate dropped by nearly a quarter from April to May, settling at 9 percent last month.
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Vets who lost jobs due to coronavirus could be eligible for new job training
A congressional proposal would create 12 months of training funding for individuals who were left jobless because of the pandemic.
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What does success after service look like for our veterans?
Now is the time for our country to explore new approaches to caring for our veterans and aiding their transition back into civilian life, says the chairman of the Senate Veterans Affairs Committee in this commentary.
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Early end date for Guard coronavirus deployment draws criticism from veterans in Congress
Current plans call for Guard missions to end after 89 days, one day short of minimums needed to qualify for certain retirement and education benefits.
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Guard deployments may end one day short of mark needed for retirement, education benefits
The June 24 deadline for the end of Guard orders would leave troops at 89 days of active-duty, just short of the 90 needed for benefits.
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Student veterans worry about GI Bill benefits when returning to college classes this fall
VA officials say they're working with colleges and Congress to watch for potential problems when veterans return to classes next year.
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Why veterans need more than Transition Assistance Programs
The transition to civilian life is a difficult process, but the good news is there is much support available, says the author of this commentary.
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Increasing recognition of military-based learning in the midst of the coronavirus crisis
Many highly qualified service members and veterans who have served in a variety of medical specialties are unable to use their training and experience to practice in civilian hospitals during this exceptional time of global need.
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Veteran unemployment up to nearly 12 percent amid coronavirus crisis
More than 1 million veterans reported being jobless in April as the national unemployment rate 14.7 percent.
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Michigan copies GI Bill benefits for civilians as calls increase for expanding the program beyond the military
The idea is to support medical workers and other coronavirus responders with a program similar to the Defense Department's higher education offerings.
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6 job-costing mistakes made when creating a military-to-civilian resume
Avoid these resume mistakes when transitioning from the military to a civilian career.
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