September 30, 2016, by David McCauley – Scholarships are a necessity for thousands of students across the United States, sometimes even those receiving educational benefits from the G.I. Bill. 59 percent of 23 million undergraduate students in the United States receive some sort of scholarship or grant, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. Getting these … [Read more...]
Why Its Important for Service Members to Start Saving Early
September 30, 2016, by Anum Yoon - You’re 18, 19, or 20 and just joined the military. Now what? Your CO will tell you how to do just about everything else in your military career, but when it comes to your personal finances, as long as you are financially responsible, the less they know the happier they are. Eventually you might have to attend a class on retirement planning, … [Read more...]
Digital Conflict – Cyber Security in the Government
September 29, 2016, by David McCauley – When you typically hear about war you imagine a faraway conflict in a distant land. What would you think if I told you that our government is involved in a conflict happening right now beneath our very noses? This conflict isn’t fought in the desert, tundra, or jungle - it’s fought among cables, wires, and circuits. On the internet … [Read more...]
The Top 5 Best Careers for Military Veterans
September 22, 2016, by Lizzie Weakley – Military Veterans come out of service after a long career serving their country. However, it can be difficult to know which direction to head after being in the service for so long, and full on retirement isn't always an option. Here are the top 5 best careers for military veterans to find fulfillment in civilian life. #1 Law … [Read more...]
8 Military Innovations You See Everyday
September 21, 2016, by Brooke Faulkner - It’s no big secret that military institutions the world over tend to be at the forefront of their countries’ cutting-edge technologies. The military has more motivation to innovate than any other entity. Better technologies and supplies mean soldiers are more empowered to succeed, and more likely to triumph when called upon to … [Read more...]