By Kevin Flynn Lead, follow or get out of the way If you decide that you want to be an officer there are three ways to join up and earn the rank of 0-1. First you can apply to a service academy. West Point, Annapolis, and Air Force follow the same formula for admission. You must apply for admission to the school and also apply for a nomination from either your … [Read more...]
Post 9/11 GI Bill Education Benefit
Those who joined the military after August 2009 are eligible for the Post 9/11 GI Bill. For members of the military who enlisted prior to this date, it is likely possibly they can elect to change their benefits from older versions of the Montgomery GI Bill to the Post 9/11 GI Bill through a simple election process. However, they should be aware any changes made are permanent … [Read more...]
Find Military Benefits that Maximize your Education Options
Find Military Benefits that Maximize your Education Options By: Lt. Col Paul Capicik, USAF (ret.), VP Military Programs, American Sentinel University Military educational benefits are often one of the top reasons for choosing a military career. But how do you find, use and maximize those benefits? This three-part article series will outline benefits that are … [Read more...]
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Program
Post-9/11 GI Bill Transfer of Education Benefits (TEB) Program May 26, 2010 The new Post-9/11 GI Bill allows eligible active duty members and veterans to transfer their benefits to a spouse or dependent children's first-of-its-kind that has been hailed as a major quality of life enhancer for the military and veteran family. Known as Transfer of Entitlement, this … [Read more...]
Auburn Enforces Veteran-Friendly Campus
Auburn Strengthens Reputation as Veteran-Friendly Campus May 25, 2010 AUBURN - Brett Mixon isn't kidding when he says, "there's just not much I have in common with the typical 18-year-old coming out of high school." A little more than a year ago, Mixon was a U.S. Marine infantryman patrolling the streets in and around Fallujah, Iraq, and searching for improvised explosive … [Read more...]