August 15, 2016, by Anica Oaks - The GI bill gives men and women in the military, as well as veterans, the opportunity to obtain higher education. However, these benefits can be confusing. So here is some need-to-know information about the GI bill for eligible persons who are considering going back to school. Remember these facts apply to the people using the GI bill after … [Read more...]
Face of Defense: Former Reserve Captain Competes on ‘American Tarzan’
FORT SHERIDAN, Ill., Aug. 5, 2016 - If one was asked to imagine the average 40-year-old American woman, would the image of such a woman include racing through the jungles of a remote island, jumping off cliffs and swinging through trees? If the answer is no, then meeting a woman like Kim Liszka, a 42-year-old emergency room nurse from Macungie, Pennsylvania, would prove to … [Read more...]
Top Ways a Military Education Makes Great Leaders
August 5, 2016, by Anica Oaks - When people think of great leaders, they often picture coaches, teachers, and business professionals, but the most significant leadership traits are often found in those who have military training and experience. From the moment new recruits enter boot camp, they are subjected to a stressful and challenging environment. Rather than giving up … [Read more...]
Unlocking the Mystery of Millennial Employees
August 3, 2016, by David McCauley - For veterans-turned-business owners and managers, millennials represent the up-and-coming workforce. Millennials are the largest living generation. They’re a controversial group and everyone seems to have wildly different opinions about them. It’s not uncommon to see articles declaring with gusto that the millennial generation is comprised of … [Read more...]
What All Veterans Should Know About Finding Their First House
August 3, 2016, by Brooke Chaplan - The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has an ambitious program of ending Veteran homelessness. Significant improvements have been made, and the results have shown that it is possible to end homelessness among the veterans in most cases. The VA began expanding its capacity after it realized that most veterans were experiencing … [Read more...]