Journey from Secret Service to Airman
For one Airman, deciding to switch careers from a law enforcement tradition to serving her country was no easy decision. Joining the Air Force wasn’t an easy decision for Senior…
Transitioning? Microsoft can help.
This article is sponsored by Microsoft Software and Systems Academy. Every year, an estimated 200,000 veterans leave the military for new civilian lives. For many of them, getting a job…
This veteran went from the Marine Corps to a successful photography career
Cedric Terrell exchanged a stable career in the Marine Corps to pursue his passion for photography. Now his efforts have resulted in growing name recognition and a footprint that stretches from coast to coast. In this Spotlight Series, Terrell focus…
Air Force offers pilots $420K bonus to stay in the cockpit
When the Air Force tells its pilots to “aim high,” they sure as heck mean it. In a bid to offset its persistent pilot retention woes, the Air Force is…
5 high-paying jobs for veterans without a college degree
Whether you’re just beginning to think about going back to school or have your mind set on furthering your education but don’t know where to start, one thing is for sure: You know that a traditional four-year degree just doesn’t fit into …
4 possible career paths to pursue after the military
This article is sponsored by Trident University International. Military service is a great option for anyone looking to kick start their career. Anyone coming into the military – officer or…
How to turn your natural knack for leadership into a long-term career
This article is sponsored by Penn State World Campus. If you have professional goals of influencing people and impacting your organization at its highest level, you owe it to yourself…
Troops pick which Army job is the best
People approach joining the Army as if all soldiers are the same, but there are actually a ton of different jobs recruits can enlist for. And since soldiers are willing to leave reviews on sites like G…
How vets can become airline pilots for free
Congratulations! You’ve decided to soar above the earth in your new career as an airline pilot! Being a pilot is a challenging yet rewarding vocation. If you love the thrill…
I run a PR firm for small businesses. After my brother died in Iraq, it felt like my world exploded — here are the 9 steps I took to rebuild my life and career.
Picking up the pieces after a public tragedy is tough when you are self-employed. But it’s doable. In August 2007, my husband and I were living the dream — just…