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Life after military service: veterans find a place to thrive at Spectrum

The qualities developed during military service – leadership, teamwork, trustworthiness and respect – can translate to a thriving career in the private sector. These are the same qualities that Spectrum, powered by Charter Communications, looks for in its own team members and it’s why the Fortune 100 broadband connectivity company and cable operator has a robust commitment to recruiting veterans and helping them build meaningful careers.

15 months ago

Senior Airman Miguel Ramirez, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, provides security while on patrol during an Improvised Explosive Device training event on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021. (Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla/Air Force)

Enlisted airmen can earn up to $360,000 in retention bonuses in these fields

High retention is still limiting the number of airmen eligible for reenlistment bonuses.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Enlisted airmen could soon take promotion tests online, leaders say

Nearly 90 staff sergeants' completed promotion tests recently went missing.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

Want to try that cool job or get more education? It won’t affect your promotion, Air Force says

Starting with promotion reviews in October, the Air Force and Space Force will let captains, majors and lieutenant colonels apply to temporarily skip consideration to move up the career ladder if they want to try another opportunity first.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

Microsoft training academy goes virtual, boosting efforts to prep veterans for tech careers

Veterans and transitioning service members will now be able to prepare for a career in tech from anywhere in the world without using their GI Bill benefits.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago

The top 10 veterans in journalism and how you could join them

The top 10 veterans in journalism demonstrate the role military experience can serve in an exciting field.

By Harm Venhuizen

2 years ago