New Purdue-Kaplan online university gets OK from Indiana officials The (Lafayette) Journal and Courier reports that the commission’s unanimous Thursday vote is the first of three major approvals that Purdue needs to start operating the online university. The online school would stem from Purdue’s recent acquisition of for-profit Kaplan University and is being referred to as “NewU” until an official name is chosen. By: Associated Press, Natalie Gross 1 day ago
Military Spouse Fellowship Program gives family members career options The Military Spouse Fellowship Program offers a free course to earn a certificate as a personal financial adviser. By: Jacob Rogers 3 days ago
Personal tech tutorial: From VR to vacuums, 10 items to know Get tips and recommendations from current and former service members on phone cases and accessories, CAC readers, anti-malware apps and more. By: Kevin Lilley August 10
Virginia creates legal guide for service members, veterans Virginia’s attorney general has created a new resource guide with information on things like taxes and education for military service members and veterans. By: The Associated Press August 7
Vets hurt by school shutdowns would get benefits restored under new ‘Forever GI Bill’ law Under a popular piece of legislation that’s quickly made its way through Congress, GI Bill users who lost their benefits to schools that have abruptly closed since 2015 would get their benefits restored for any credits that did not transfer to another institution. By: Natalie Gross August 3
New GI Bill passes Senate Lawmakers on Capitol Hill have unanimously passed legislation to make major changes to education benefits for military veterans. Now all that’s left is for President Trump to sign it into law. By: Natalie Gross August 2
Commentary: Military spouse employment is a national security issue The president of Hiring our Heroes on how stronger careers for spouses will contribute to a stronger force. By: Eric Eversole July 25
Tricare cases part of nation's largest-ever health care fraud sweep Justice Department officials have charged at least four people in connection with schemes to defraud Tricare as part of a larger fraud “takedown” that resulted in charges against 412 people involving $1.3 billion in taxpayer dollars. By: Karen Jowers July 13
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates helps save food bank A food bank in a small Washington town will get to remain in its building, thanks to former U.S. Defense Secretary Robert Gates. By: The Associated Press July 11
Home-front help: 14 tips for dealing with deployment, from spouses who've been there Don't go it alone: Learn from experience on how families can handle the time apart. By: Karen Jowers July 8
DC museums the whole family will love Five kid-friendly spots for fun and learning. By: Tricia Mirchandani, Marriott Traveler July 2
Surprise! Sailor returns from 6 months at sea to find wife 8 months pregnant A Navy wife greeted her husband returning from six months at sea by revealing she was nearly eight months pregnant with his fourth child. By: The Associated Press June 30
Senators propose more help for military families seeking child care Two senators have introduced a proposal aimed at making more child care available to military families, primarily by seeking out more spaces in the civilian community. By: Karen Jowers June 27
Military history museum will come to the people A nonprofit trying to start an Armed Forces Heritage Museum on the joint military base in Burlington County has changed its plan to educate the public about the state's military history. By: Carol Comegno June 26
Child's death in military housing inspires national safety initiative The death of a Hawaii boy who fell out of a window in a military housing unit has sparked a national initiative to prevent similar deaths at other military homes. By: The Associated Press June 26
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