Two years ago, we launched Joining Forces, a nationwide campaign to rally all Americans to support our veterans and military families. We did this for two simple reasons: because we were both awed by the courage and sacrifice of our men and women in uniform who risk their lives every day to protect our values and keep us safe. We were also awed by their families, the spouses … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2013
Recommended Degrees for Military Vets & Soldiers
Military veterans who have returned home from overseas often face a steep uphill climb while trying to redefine their purpose. Vets experience post-traumatic stress and issues with assimilating back into the daily grind of life in America. Getting a job is a challenge for many military veterans. Many soldiers return to school to get a higher education in a particular field so … [Read more...]
First Lady Unveils Certification Plan for Veteran Jobs
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 – First Lady Michelle Obama today unveiled the new Information Technology Training and Certification Partnership to put thousands of service members to work with industry-recognized IT certifications in hand before they leave the military. Obama, who made the announcement at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing at the … [Read more...]
Translating Veterans’ Medical Skills into Nursing Careers
Today, at the White House Forum on Military Credentialing and Licensing, Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Kathleen Sebelius announced a new program to help military veterans with health care experience or training, such as medics, pursue nursing careers. The program is designed to help veterans get bachelor’s degrees in nursing by building on their unique skills … [Read more...]
Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance Benefit Changes
WASHINGTON, April 29, 2013 – Service members married to other service members are no longer automatically enrolled in the Family Servicemembers’ Group Life Insurance program, Pentagon officials said. The change was effective Jan. 2, and to date affects about 4,500 service members, Coast Guard Cmdr. Kristen Martin, who heads the Defense Department’s SGLI … [Read more...]