November 8, 2016, by Anum Yoon - The U.S. Veterans Administration (VA) offers home loans to veterans. Currently, more than 1.8 million veterans have home loans through the VA. Under its programs, veterans receive a number of benefits. There is no down payment needed in VA loans and in addition, closing costs and other fees related to buying a home can be financed through the … [Read more...]
Picking Up Where You Left Off College After Active Duty
November 3, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - For veterans wanting to leave their military mindset and return to the civilian world and a university, they are in for quite a few challenges. There are habits to break, psychological issues of varying degrees and sometimes serious physical disabilities. College after active duty may seem scary, but below are some tips for veterans to … [Read more...]
U.S. Army Health Care Administrator 70A
October 31, 2016, by David McCauley - Men and women entering the armed forces often face the difficulty of finding a career that matches their real-world aspirations. There are unfortunately very few tech sector equivalents to an Infantryman (11B). This isn’t the case with every MOS and in some cases, there are direct paths from civilian to military and vice versa. For those … [Read more...]
7 Great Healthcare Careers for Retired Military Medics
October 28, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley - Healthcare specialists in the military are often referred to as combat medics. Their main job in the army is to provide medical assistance on the field to their injured comrades. Also, they rescue and evacuate fellow, injured soldiers. Also, many work behind the lines or at bases. Here are seven great healthcare positions in the civilian … [Read more...]
Military Family Appreciation Month
It began about two decades ago as part of The Great American Family project. Then in 1996, the Armed Services YMCA expanded Military Family Week, which occurred around Thanksgiving, into Military Family Month, which begins November 1st. Every November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. For this year, here is the Presidential … [Read more...]