Today in military history: FDR signs the GI Bill into law
On June 22, 1944, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the G.I. Bill into law, providing a variety of benefits for returning World War II veterans, fondly known as GIs (short…
6 things vets can expect when they finally head to college
Even before troops enlist, they see their civilian buddies off to college as their life takes another path. Many years later, they’ll finish up their contract and trade the rucksack for a backpack.
Regardless of what veterans want to do with…
9 most irritating things vets hear when they head off to college
Life in the military is fantastic, but being a lifer isn’t for everyone. One of the greatest pieces of legislative success for the veteran community was the creation of the GI Bill. It opened the door for countless veterans to finally spread their …
This Marine nails what it’s like to get out of the military
I think that for most of us we leave the military wanting desperately to escape. At some point, the majesty and nobility and glamour runs out. The pride has been spent sometime between the incompetent staff-non commissioned officer who yelled at you…
How to earn a free certificate in piracy using your GI Bill benefits
Avast! America is suffering from two major trends that could adversely affect its future for years to come: an obesity epidemic and a lack of skilled trades. While the Massachusetts…
Understanding how veterans utilize GI Bill benefits to earn a Master’s education
This article was sponsored by American Military University. Getting a master’s degree is a big decision. It’s an intense curriculum, focused on one area of expertise. Essentially, it’s deciding what…
Don’t miss out on these 6 veteran education opportunities
While every veteran probably knows about the GI Bill, there are a number of other education benefits offered that they might be unaware of. Here are a few of them:
1. VA Work-study Programs
These
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… This article is sponsored by Penn State World Campus. You spent your whole military career trying to make sure the terrorists didn’t win and our common values were safeguarded. Now,… This Veterans Day, Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA) is launching a first-of-its-kind event, called a “virtual march,” to generate awareness surrounding veterans’ issues and raise funding for solutions….How to turn your natural knack for leadership into a long-term career
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The IAVA #SAVmarch will feature vets virtually marching over 2000 miles