10/14/2009 By Lance Cpl. Jason Hernandez , Multi National Force - West Marines and sailors with Military Transition Team 7 and Combat Logistics Battalion 46 conducted a partnered training session with Iraqi soldiers aboard Camp Mejid, Oct. 2, 2009. The training program was put in place by MiTT-7 in order to offer the Iraqi soldiers advanced skills in metal working and … [Read more...]
$5,000 Scholarship Essay Contest for Service Members
Aug 24, 2009 By Stephanie Wolf Assistant Communications Director On behalf of Henley-Putnam University Caridan Marketing Labs In Honor of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Henley-Putnam Unveils Scholarship Contest for Service Members Through Sharing Their Stories, Service Men and Women Can Win a Scholarship from Henley-Putnam University (San Jose, CA, August 24, 2009) - On the heels … [Read more...]
Opportunities for Education under the Stimulus Package
July 6, 2009 With the economy in dire straits, the government is boosting its funding toward educational and job training opportunities, which means there is more money for grants and other programs that cover the cost of a college degree or other educational and training programs. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act is designed to save and create more than 3.5 … [Read more...]
Going to School Online While Serving
July 6, 2009 For those who want to earn a college degree, but feel like they just don't have enough time to go to college, or for those who may be stationed far from their chosen school, an online education might be the perfect avenue for getting that college diploma. Online degree programs are ideal for military members because of their terrific flexibility. Whether … [Read more...]
Military Spouse Education Benefits
A big change coming with the Post-9/11 GI Bill that goes into effect August 1, 2009, is that members of the military can now transfer all or part of their GI Bill benefits to help cover the cost of education for their spouse or dependent children. A service member can apply the benefits to their own education as well as that of their family members, a terrific benefit for the … [Read more...]