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Veterans Can Become Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

Veterans Can Become Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Business Owners

January 18, 2017, by David McCauley - If you’re a hardworking and creative veteran who is tired of taking orders from someone else, you might have the makings of a great entrepreneur and business owner. After years of deployments and service, many service members crave the autonomy that they had as a civilian. The military teaches you how to follow orders, but your time taking … [Read more...]

5 Guiding Steps to Help You Find a Military Occupational Specialty

5 Guiding Steps to Help You Find a Military Occupational Specialty

January 17, 2017, By Amanda Wilks - There are a lot of important choices to make when joining the military, and choosing the right military occupational specialty (MOS) is one of the biggest. That is the choice that determines how you serve while you are in the military, but it also has repercussions that can last long after you leave the service. There are plenty of options to … [Read more...]

Planning For Your Career After Military Service

Planning For Your Career After Military Service

January 17, 2017, by David McCauley - The day you raise your right hand and swear to support and defend the United States is undoubtedly a proud one. Yet the day that you are released from service can be a proud moment to reflect upon all you've accomplished and where you’ll go next. This is the beginning of a new chapter in your life. Now that you are no longer an enlisted … [Read more...]

Time Served: How to Adjust to New Civilian Expenses

Time Served: How to Adjust to New Civilian Expenses

January 17, 2017, by Eileen O'Shanassy - Anyone who has successfully completed their service in the military understands that making a successful transition to the civilian world is a major life event. Military uniforms and conduct are gone and replaced with civilian clothes and a much different way of life. One of the major adjustments could be with finances. Here are some … [Read more...]

Steps to Take to Protect Your Family While Deployed

Steps to Take to Protect Your Family While Deployed

January 5, 2017, by Rachael Murphey - Deployment is an emotional rollercoaster at the best of times. Fear, excitement, stress, loneliness, and concern for loved ones at home flood through you and frequently remain with you throughout the tour. It can be downright impossible to focus on the job without knowing that your spouse and children are protected in the home. To help … [Read more...]

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Two Marine Corps Legends Awarded Medal of Honor

JUNE 19, 2026 – On June 18, President Donald J. Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to Maj. James Capers Jr., U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), and posthumously to Col. John W. Ripley, U.S. Marine Corps (Retired), during a White House ceremony. On June 19, both Marines will be inducted into the Pentagon’s Hall of Heroes, […]

Air National Guard Unveils New Bonus Program

MARCH 11, 2023 – On March 1st, the Air National Guard (ANG) launched a new bonus program to attract and retain personnel in critical specialties. The initiative offers significant financial rewards, with bonuses of up to $90,000 for eligible members, depending on their Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs). This strategic move aims to strengthen the […]

Military Students’ Tips to Balance Service and Studies

OCTOBER 10, 2025 – Studying in college while serving in the military can be highly rewarding but also extremely demanding in some respects. Military members, veterans, and their families typically balance demanding duty schedules, deployments, family responsibilities, and school schedules. It requires careful planning, flexibility, and being willing to seek and take advantage of available […]

Summer Spike in Military Retirements: Easing the Transition to Civilian Life

JUNE 5, 2026 – There are typically about 95,000 to 110,000 retirements from the military in a given year, as service members conclude careers that have often spanned more than two decades, crossing the 20-year service threshold required to access military retirement benefits. These retirements tend to steadily occur as the year rolls on; however, […]

Why Veterans with Disabilities Need ABLE Accounts

MAY 18, 2026 – For many veterans living with disabilities, financial security can be a familiar challenge.  A little-known financial tool – called an ABLE account – can offer help.   Achieving a Better Life Experience accounts (“ABLE” accounts) have existed since 2016, and a landmark eligibility expansion that took effect January 1, 2026 is making […]

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