Education & Transition

Everything service members and veterans need to know about getting an education, finding a job, starting a business and transitioning out of the military

Considerations for veterans when picking a college

Tips to pick the right college after your time in the service.

2 days ago

From sailor to CEO: Navy veteran shares tips for business success

Navy veteran Thomas H. Douglas answers questions about his transition from military service to civilian employee to CEO.

7 days ago

Education and Transition

Navy veteran debuts ‘Adapt or Die’ business manual

Navy veteran and businessman Thomas H. Douglas offers advice for those considering business ownership after military service.

Tips for managing stress

Tips for veterans to manage stress.

10 days ago

NextOp helps mid-level enlisted find their civilian career

NextOp acts as a bridge to convey valuable skills and time in service to help find veterans the next opportunity.

13 days ago

Financial tips for transitioning vets

Financial tips for transitioning vets.

2 weeks ago

Veteran small business start-ups need more federal and community support, advocates say

Federal officials have seen a rise in new small business applications since the start of the pandemic.

3 weeks ago

Plan would give VA more power to protect GI Bill benefits in future national emergencies

Emergency powers given to VA leaders amid the coronavirus pandemic expired earlier this month.

3 weeks ago

Unemployed veterans dropped by more than half-a-million in last two years

Veterans unemployment has been less than 3.0% for three consecutive months.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers worry VA home loans aren’t keeping up with hot housing market

Despite federal backing and lower costs, the loans aren't always the easiest way for veterans to purchase a home.

3 weeks ago

How the last VFW post in one city is shaking things up

New Orleans’ last remaining Veterans of Foreign Wars post is breaking the mold.

5 weeks ago

The changing face of the VFW

The older generation is still in attendance, but the new face of the VFW looks like you.

6 weeks ago

Bond formed in the Marine Corps continues to college — and beyond

A group of nine former Marines has maintained their bond through college life at Arizona State University.

7 weeks ago

Veterans unemployment under 3% for second consecutive month

The positive news may be a sign that the U.S. economy is near a full recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.

7 weeks ago

Vets at schools with unusual calendars may be losing out on GI Bill money

The department underpaid about 2,500 students in the 2020-2021 school year because of mistakes over their days in class.

8 weeks ago

Making the transition from service easier for military families

Transition from the military to civilian living is a major life change for service members and their families.

8 weeks ago

New DD-214 form created for Guard, reserve troops

The new DD-214-1 will standardize separation forms across all reserve components.

8 weeks ago

Last-minute fix allows major for-profit school to again receive GI Bill payouts

Advocates remain concerned about what led up to the approval problem and past operations by University of Arizona Global Campus.

2 months ago

Army program connects soldiers with civilian career opportunities

The Army PaYS program connects trained soldiers with civilian employers seeking their skillsets.

2 months ago

Here are the industries where veterans are finding jobs

President Joe Biden hailed positive veterans employment news this week as proof the economy is recovering from the pandemic.

2 months ago

Yellow Ribbon Program helps some post-9/11 veterans pay for more expensive schooling

You may be eligible for the VA's Yellow Ribbon Program, which supplements Post-9/11 GI Bill education benefits for students at more expensive schools.

2 months ago

How to leverage your connections to land a civilian job

Networking is critical to building a civilian career.

2 months ago

The Jack Ryan career path: How veterans can join the CIA

Jack Ryan may be fiction but an economics expert or a veteran with a strong knowledge of military strategy can be just as valuable a part of the CIA as an operative.

3 months ago

Thousands of student veterans left in limbo after school loses GI Bill eligibility

The move followed a California decision to revoke the operating license for University of Arizona Global Campus.

3 months ago

Veterans unemployment drops to lowest level in three years

About 8.7 million veterans reported steady employment in March, up more than 200,000 from a year ago.

3 months ago

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KW Military aims to help veterans launch real estate careers

Keller Williams Military program designed to help veterans launch real estate careers.

3 months ago

Women leaving the military face extra challenges — but they don’t have to do it alone

Whether a woman transitions from the military into parenting, a civilian career, or both, she can feel overwhelmed. Here are some places to turn.

3 months ago

For service members learning to speak civilian, it’s about softening the edges

Troops leaving the military—especially for the first time—can feel misunderstood. Here's how they can better communicate with their new civilian peers.

3 months ago