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Marines Teach IA troops Special Skills

10/14/2009 By Lance Cpl. Jason Hernandez , Multi National Force - West Marines and sailors with Military Transition Team 7 and Combat Logistics Battalion 46 conducted a partnered training session with Iraqi soldiers aboard Camp Mejid, Oct. 2, 2009. The training program was put in place by MiTT-7 in order to offer the Iraqi soldiers advanced skills in metal working and … [Read more...]

$5,000 Scholarship Essay Contest for Service Members

Aug 24, 2009 By Stephanie Wolf Assistant Communications Director On behalf of Henley-Putnam University Caridan Marketing Labs In Honor of the Post-9/11 GI Bill, Henley-Putnam Unveils Scholarship Contest for Service Members Through Sharing Their Stories, Service Men and Women Can Win a Scholarship from Henley-Putnam University (San Jose, CA, August 24, 2009) - On the heels … [Read more...]

Military Pay

Basic Pay is the fundamental component of Military pay. All members receive it and typically it is the largest component of a member's pay. A member's grade (usually the same as rank) and years of service determines the amount of basic pay received. There are various types of pay. Basic pay is received by all and is the main component of an individual's salary. The other … [Read more...]

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Camp Bastion Heroes Exemplified ‘Every Marine a Rifleman’

MAY 22, 2026 —As Americans observe Memorial Day, a day of solemn remembrance for the nation’s fallen service members, the story of the 2012 attack on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, serves as a powerful illustration of the sacrifices made and the foundational ethos of the United States Marine Corps: “Every Marine a rifleman.” The battle, which […]

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 […]

Finding Purpose After the Uniform

MAY 13, 2026 — Just minutes into an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Holmgren the senior enlisted leader for the 124th Medical Group, there was a knock at the door. Someone needed help. Holmgren paused the conversation without hesitation, shifting her attention to the Airman standing nearby before quickly solving the issue and returning […]

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 […]