Opinion
Navy’s recruitment strategy should inspire other branches to act
U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales argues all military branches should open recruitment to those without high school diplomas or GEDs in this op-ed.
By Rep. Tony Gonzales
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Years into civilian jobs, vets struggle with networking, resume skills
Labor Department officials have seen a sizable number of older veterans seeking out help with their midcareer job searches.
Lawmakers eyeing even more boosts to junior enlisted pay
Expect more conversation from House lawmakers in coming months about ways to bump up enlisted personnel paychecks.
Catholic bishop of military personnel takes shot at VA abortion policy
The letter came almost two weeks after the Senate rejected an amendment from Sen. Tommy Tubberville (R-Ala.) to repeal the abortion policy.
By Zamone Perez
As military maintenance projects languish, funds often go unused
DoD returns billions of unused dollars to U.S. Treasury that could be used for fixing buildings on military installations.
By Karen Jowers
Pentagon taps official to oversee civilian protection in war zones
The move comes as the Pentagon works to rethink best practices to mitigate civilian harm in military operations in its airstrikes.
By Zamone Perez
Troops will get an extra $100,000 in life insurance coverage March 1
Troops will automatically get $500,000 life insurance coverage, even if they previously reduced or declined SGLI, and must take action to opt out.
By Karen Jowers
Q&A: Leadership Transition Institute CEO on moving on from military
A Q&A with Annie Brock, CEO and founder of the Leader Transition Institute.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Leah Kilpatrick: Mindset shift can be hardest part of transition
Veterans who are moving to the civilian world need to understand the significance of the mindset shift it takes.
By Leah Kilpatrick
Air Force’s No. 2 civilian to step down March 6
Gina Ortiz Jones has overseen the needs of nearly 700,000 military and civilian personnel across the Air Force and Space Force for the past two years.
These recommendations could help transitioning service members
The George W. Bush Institute is urging the current administration to support programs and resources to help veterans successfully transition to civilian li
By Korie Wilkins
In competition for talent, DOD needs to learn, adapt or be left behind
If we fail to accelerate change in our hiring practices, the Department of Defense will certainly lose out on talent.
By Col. Chris Karns