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He lived 3 doors down in the barracks. I carry his ghost in my pocket

"I wish the 30 soldiers who died in Alaska during my time at Wainwright had gotten to see this moment," writes Jake Johnson in this War Horse reflection.

By Jake Johnson, The War Horse

2 months ago

What combat units and Little League teams have in common

Peel back the layers, and you’ll find more in common than you think — especially when it comes to the parents.

By Clay Beyersdorfer

3 months ago

Lawmakers demand Pentagon drops GI Bill transfer limits

The move comes just weeks after Pentagon leaders announced the controversial change, which could block many military families from using the education benefit.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

This young commander is breathing life into an American Legion post in Iowa

Most organizations, whether filled with volunteers or paid members, depend on fresh faces joining to bring new energy to sustain the group.

By Nick Hytrek, Sioux City (Iowa) Journal via AP

7 years ago

Going to flight school on the GI Bill? The House just passed a bill that could affect you.

The House of Representatives voted this week to cap the amount of tuition covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill for veterans enrolled in public flight schools, among other changes.

By Natalie Gross

7 years ago

The Forever GI Bill will change things for student vets this school year; here’s what you need to know

Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill are part of a robust set of reforms to veteran education benefits that became law last August.

By Natalie Gross

7 years ago

VA behind schedule on implementing GI Bill changes

Some veterans going to school this fall could get an inaccurate housing stipend early in the semester.

By Natalie Gross

7 years ago

Rebootcamp Roundup: July 13

On this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup: DoD changes GI Bill transfer rules, veteran unemployment drops, and the first-ever Military Times Entrepreneur of the Year reveals the true mission behind his brewing business.

7 years ago

This week in Congress: Filling VA’s top vacancy

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 9.

By Leo Shane III

7 years ago

Crisis in counseling: How VA leadership is driving combat veteran counselors to burnout

Dozens of counselors say that new metric-driven expectations are driving counselors to quit their jobs, retire early and that is hurting care for veterans.

By Todd South

7 years ago

Rebootcamp Roundup: June 15

Surprising news about the GI Bill, tuition assistance changes for soldiers, a LinkedIn benefit for military spouses and more on this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup.

7 years ago

From military kids to troops to vets, how music helps us heal … and tell our story

From dealing with a father's deployment to staring down post-traumatic stress, some members of military community can find much-needed strength in music, the author writes.

By Army Sgt. 1st Class Jason L. Hanna

7 years ago

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He lived 3 doors down in the barracks. I carry his ghost in my pocket

"I wish the 30 soldiers who died in Alaska during my time at Wainwright had gotten to see this moment," writes Jake Johnson in this War Horse reflection.

What combat units and Little League teams have in common

Peel back the layers, and you’ll find more in common than you think — especially when it comes to the parents.

Lawmakers demand Pentagon drops GI Bill transfer limits

The move comes just weeks after Pentagon leaders announced the controversial change, which could block many military families from using the education benefit.

This young commander is breathing life into an American Legion post in Iowa

Most organizations, whether filled with volunteers or paid members, depend on fresh faces joining to bring new energy to sustain the group.

Going to flight school on the GI Bill? The House just passed a bill that could affect you.

The House of Representatives voted this week to cap the amount of tuition covered by the Post-9/11 GI Bill for veterans enrolled in public flight schools, among other changes.

The Forever GI Bill will change things for student vets this school year; here’s what you need to know

Changes to the Post-9/11 GI Bill are part of a robust set of reforms to veteran education benefits that became law last August.

VA behind schedule on implementing GI Bill changes

Some veterans going to school this fall could get an inaccurate housing stipend early in the semester.

Rebootcamp Roundup: July 13

On this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup: DoD changes GI Bill transfer rules, veteran unemployment drops, and the first-ever Military Times Entrepreneur of the Year reveals the true mission behind his brewing business.

This week in Congress: Filling VA’s top vacancy

Defense and veterans hearings on Capitol Hill for the week of June 9.

Crisis in counseling: How VA leadership is driving combat veteran counselors to burnout

Dozens of counselors say that new metric-driven expectations are driving counselors to quit their jobs, retire early and that is hurting care for veterans.

Rebootcamp Roundup: June 15

Surprising news about the GI Bill, tuition assistance changes for soldiers, a LinkedIn benefit for military spouses and more on this episode of Rebootcamp Roundup.

From military kids to troops to vets, how music helps us heal … and tell our story

From dealing with a father's deployment to staring down post-traumatic stress, some members of military community can find much-needed strength in music, the author writes.

53rd Weather Reconnaissance Squadron plane flies into eye of Hurricane Melissa

Piggy Banks to Paychecks: Helping Kids Learn Smart Money Habits — Money Minute

Bringing world-class broadband inside the military fence line

How a movie cinematographer turned aerial filming skills into a Pentagon partnership

Navy outlines guidelines for government travel charge card use

The US draws down some troops on NATO’s eastern flank

Research on veterans is broken. This tool aims to fix it.

Carrier’s move to South America leaves Mideast, Europe with none

White House urged firing live bombs for Trump’s Navy visit: AP sources