Veteran Jobs
Save- Use Your Leadership Skills: Become a Mentor for a Veteranon January 17, 2025 at 8:57 pm
American Corporate Partners is one of our favorite transition programs at the Veteran Employment Project, and they have an urgent need for new mentors for a new crew of 4K jobseeking veterans.
- What to Do When Your Hard Work Goes Unnoticedby Lida Citroën on January 15, 2025 at 8:51 pm
While your work in the military was not about seeking credit or recognition, giving away too much of your contribution in the civilian sector can result in you losing out on opportunities to advance that you might have earned.
- What Does It Really Mean When You Apply and Hear … Nothing?by Jacey Eckhart on January 15, 2025 at 3:57 pm
Why didn’t you hear anything back after you submitted your job application? You would think in the glorious age of AI, someone could send you an automatic message so you could move on. Instead, all you get is the howling emptiness of the Great White North of Unemployment. The reason is not under your control, but your response is.
- How to Bring Your A-Game, Even When You’re Not Feeling Itby Lida Citroen on January 10, 2025 at 3:52 pm
In a supportive team environment, when we see someone showing up less happy and upbeat than their normal self, it can be alarming.
- Veterans Can Learn to Write Their Service Story as Part of This Publisher’s Military Memoir Projectby Blake Stilwell on January 8, 2025 at 3:20 pm
There’s a good chance that everyone who served in the military has their own personal story to tell.
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Benefits Benefits
- Your Military Pay Raise for 2025, Plus Veterans Pension and BAH Updateson December 17, 2024 at 10:05 am
Under the fiscal 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, troops in the ranks of E-1 through E-4 will see a 14.5% raise next year, while most other service members will get a 4.5% pay bump.
- How Navy SEAL-Doctor-Astronaut Jonny Kim Used ‘Generous’ Military Benefits to Help His Career Take Offby Amanda Miller on December 9, 2024 at 10:05 pm
Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim, now a NASA astronaut, wants people to know “how generous” military benefits are, “how much they do help, and how important they are.”
- What You Should Know About Your Dental Benefits During Open-Season Enrollmentby Military.com Branded Content Team on October 29, 2024 at 2:24 pm
Once a year, retired uniformed service members and federal employees have a window during which they can enroll in or change their dental plan.
- This Dental Nonprofit Will Fix Veterans’ Teeth for Freeby Stephen Ruiz on September 10, 2024 at 4:50 pm
Since 2008, nearly 900 veterans and their spouses have had their oral issues through the efforts of Cheng and then E4V.
- The Next Deadline for Backdated PACT Act Payments Is Coming Soon. Here’s What You Need to Knowby Amanda Miller on June 5, 2024 at 6:15 pm
Those vets or family members who hadn’t yet filed a PACT Act claim but instead declared their “intent to file” a claim ahead of last summer’s deadline locked in the earliest possible effective date for their benefits.
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- South Korea’s Yoon Defends His Martial Law Decree in His First Public Appearance Since His Arrestby Hyung-Jin Kim on January 21, 2025 at 10:52 am
South Korea’s impeached president denied that he ordered the military to drag lawmakers out of the National Assembly to prevent them from voting to reject his martial law decree last month.
- Trump Issues Sweeping Pardon of Supporters Charged in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Attackby ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MICHAEL KUNZELMAN on January 21, 2025 at 1:27 am
Trump also commuted the prison sentences of leaders of the Oath Keepers and Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy for what prosecutors described as plots to keep Trump in power after he lost the 2020 election.
- Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmedby TARA COPP and LOLITA C. BALDOR on January 20, 2025 at 11:35 pm
Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defense.
- Trump Returns to Power After Unprecedented Comeback, Emboldened to Reshape American Institutionsby ZEKE MILLER, CHRIS MEGERIAN and MICHELLE L. PRICE on January 20, 2025 at 5:47 pm
Declaring that government faces a “crisis of trust,” Trump said in his inaugural address that under his administration “our sovereignty will be reclaimed. Our safety will be restored. The scales of justice will be rebalanced.”
- After 15 Months of War, Hamas Still Rules Over What Remains of Gazaby SAMY MAGDY and JOSEPH KRAUSS on January 20, 2025 at 5:18 pm
For all the military might Israel deployed in Gaza, it failed to remove Hamas from power, one of its central war aims.
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- Guard Troops Will Wear a Special Patch at Trump’s Inauguration to Make it Clear They Aren’t Policeon January 18, 2025 at 3:56 pm
The new red, white and blue patch depicts a minuteman, long a symbol of the Guard that harkens back to the Revolutionary War.
- Veteran’s Ex-Wife Tried Hiding Divorce After He Died to Steal His VA Benefits, Feds Sayon January 17, 2025 at 2:24 pm
A U.S. Army veteran’s ex-wife insisted she was his surviving spouse after he died so she could steal his military benefits, federal prosecutors said.
- Bob Uecker, Army Veteran and Longtime Baseball Announcer, Dies at 90by Blake Stilwell on January 16, 2025 at 8:53 pm
Before becoming a Baseball Hall of Famer, Uecker played the sport in high school and in the Army before landing a gig in the majors.
- In Her Final Days in Office, Army Secretary Formally Establishes Service’s Command Review Programon January 16, 2025 at 7:15 pm
The service’s Command Assessment Program was established to remove bias from the selection process for command billets.
- Matthew Livelsberger’s Widow Breaks Silence, Refutes ‘Misinformation About My Family’on January 16, 2025 at 2:24 pm
The widow of Matthew Livelsberger — the Colorado Springs Green Beret who died by suicide in a rented Tesla Cybertruck seconds before the vehicle exploded on New Year’s Day in Las Vegas — has broken her silence to refute what she believes are false and slanderous narratives about her late husband and their family.
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- Yemen’s Houthis Signal They’ll Now Limit Their Attacks in the Red Sea Corridor to Israeli Shipson January 20, 2025 at 1:36 pm
The Houthis’ announcement, made in an email sent to shippers, likely won’t be enough to encourage global firms to reenter the route that’s crucial for cargo and energy shipments moving between Asia and Europe.
- Florida Jury Says CNN Defamed Navy Veteran in Story About Endangered Afghanson January 17, 2025 at 8:18 pm
The jury awarded Zachary Young $5 million in damages and is now being asked to determine whether CNN must pay additional punitive damages.
- Defamation Case Against CNN over Afghan Evacuation Report Goes to a Juryon January 17, 2025 at 2:32 pm
A Florida jury will decide whether CNN defamed a U.S. Navy veteran in a 2021 report on how Afghans were being charged thousands of dollars to be evacuated after the U.S. military withdrawal from their country.
- Navy’s Fight in Red Sea Used 220 Missiles, But Officials Say That’s Changingby Konstantin Toropin on January 15, 2025 at 10:17 pm
As the Biden administration nears its final days, military and government officials are starting to speak more openly about the scope of the fighting that has occurred against Yemen’s Houthi rebels in the Red Sea.
- Troop Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Workers, Pentagon Finds in Quadrennial Reviewon January 15, 2025 at 7:17 pm
The Quadrenial Review of Military Compensation was unveiled and reported that “the department’s compensation package is strongly competitive with the civilian labor market,” a senior defense official told reporters.
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- Trump Names Former KC-135 Navigator, Spy Agency Official to Be Next Air Force Secretaryon January 16, 2025 at 10:32 pm
Trump said on social media that Troy Meink, currently the principal director of the National Reconnaissance Office, was his choice to be the 27th secretary of the Air Force, which also oversees the Space Force.
- Troop Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Workers, Pentagon Finds in Quadrennial Reviewby Konstantin Toropin on January 15, 2025 at 7:17 pm
The Quadrenial Review of Military Compensation was unveiled and reported that “the department’s compensation package is strongly competitive with the civilian labor market,” a senior defense official told reporters.
- Widow of Air Force Missileer Who Died of Cancer Secures VA Benefits After Yearslong Fightby Thomas Novelly on January 15, 2025 at 5:19 pm
The widow of an Air Force missileer who died of non-Hodgkin lymphoma has finally secured Department of Veterans Affairs benefits connected to her late husband’s passing.
- Air Force Secretary Kendall’s Parting Advice: Military Needs a ‘Much More Powerful Space Force’by Thomas Novelly on January 13, 2025 at 11:02 pm
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall has less than a week left on the job and, on Monday, he took the opportunity to offer his vision for that service and the Space Force over the coming decades.
- Trusted Traveler Program Reinstated Following Suspension After New Orleans, Las Vegas Attacksby Thomas Novelly on January 10, 2025 at 10:25 pm
Military bases throughout North America will resume a program that makes it easier for Defense Department personnel to bring visitors onto base.
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- ‘Going the Wrong Way:’ Booting Marines from Okinawa Could Embolden China, Commandant Saysby Drew F. Lawrence on January 15, 2025 at 9:04 pm
Gen. Eric Smith said the planned transfer of Okinawa-based Marines to Guam in the coming years will distance the force from a critical theater that China seeks to further influence.
- Troop Pay Is Competitive with Civilian Workers, Pentagon Finds in Quadrennial Reviewby Konstantin Toropin on January 15, 2025 at 7:17 pm
The Quadrenial Review of Military Compensation was unveiled and reported that “the department’s compensation package is strongly competitive with the civilian labor market,” a senior defense official told reporters.
- 2 Military Planes Are Fighting LA’s Fires, But Navy Helicopters and Marines Are Still Awaiting Ordersby Konstantin Toropin on January 10, 2025 at 10:37 pm
The Pentagon said Friday that two military C-130 Hercules aircraft equipped with a firefighting system are now flying over Los Angeles and helping with efforts to put out the massive fires that have devastated the area.
- Trusted Traveler Program Reinstated Following Suspension After New Orleans, Las Vegas Attacksby Thomas Novelly on January 10, 2025 at 10:25 pm
Military bases throughout North America will resume a program that makes it easier for Defense Department personnel to bring visitors onto base.
- Military Academies Quashed Army-Navy Game Advertisement Featuring Marine Recommended for Medal of Honorby Drew F. Lawrence on January 10, 2025 at 10:05 pm
The ad, which lauded the life and bravery of retired Marine Maj. James Capers Jr., was sponsored by a group that has backed service members convicted or sentenced for war crimes, among other cases it believes were wrongfully tried or determined.
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- A Caucus of Military Veterans Seeks to Bridge the Political Divide in a Polarized Congresson December 30, 2024 at 2:50 pm
In a deeply partisan Congress, one group of lawmakers with a shared background is working in a bipartisan way to try to pass important legislation.
- Coast Guard Halts Departure of Historic Ocean Liner Destined to Become a Giant Artificial Reefon December 20, 2024 at 2:51 pm
The historic ocean liner the SS United States appears to be staying at a Philadelphia dock for now after the U.S. Coast Guard halted plans to move the SS United States from its port along the Delaware River, citing safety concerns.
- US Coast Guard to Participate in First-Ever Drill in Tokyo Bayon December 17, 2024 at 2:44 pm
The coast guards of Japan, the United States, Australia and India are to conduct their first four-country drill at the Port of Yokohama in Tokyo Bay in January, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.
- House Probe Finds Former Coast Guard Commandant Decided to Withhold Sexual Assault Findingson December 16, 2024 at 10:07 pm
An interim report into sexual assaults at the U.S. Coast Guard Academy and subsequent cover-up of an investigation found the service continues to withhold information.
- A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care.by Erin Edwards for ProPublica and Robin Fields on December 13, 2024 at 2:46 pm
U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to save the mother’s life.
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- Trump Names Acting Defense Secretary With Hegseth Not Yet Confirmedon January 20, 2025 at 11:35 pm
Robert Salesses, deputy director of the Pentagon’s Washington Headquarters Service, will fill in as acting secretary of defense.
- Culture War Fights Poised to Take Lead in Trump’s Pentagon Agendaon January 20, 2025 at 1:15 pm
Hegseth’s testimony did not delve deeply into how the administration will confront some of the thorniest national security challenges facing the United States.
- It’s Not Clear who Will Lead the Pentagon When Trump Takes Office. What Happens Then?by LOLITA C. BALDOR on January 18, 2025 at 4:11 pm
As is customary, all current political appointees will step down as of noon EST on Inauguration Day, leaving hundreds of key defense posts open, including dozens that require Senate confirmation.
- Trump Names Former KC-135 Navigator, Spy Agency Official to Be Next Air Force Secretaryby Thomas Novelly on January 16, 2025 at 10:32 pm
Trump said on social media that Troy Meink, currently the principal director of the National Reconnaissance Office, was his choice to be the 27th secretary of the Air Force, which also oversees the Space Force.
- In Her Final Days in Office, Army Secretary Formally Establishes Service’s Command Review Programby Patricia Kime on January 16, 2025 at 7:15 pm
The service’s Command Assessment Program was established to remove bias from the selection process for command billets.
Help for Vets Families
- Military Child Care Feeson April 5, 2024 at 6:13 pm
These are the Defense Department’s child-care fees for 2024-2025.
- Military Spouses Get Exclusive Help to Start and Run Their Businessesby Jim Absher on July 9, 2021 at 9:54 pm
Free training programs and counseling, plus exclusive access to cash for start-up and emergency loans, is available
- How Much Does It Cost to Have a Baby on Tricare?by Rebecca Alwine on June 10, 2021 at 10:55 am
Tricare can be tricky to figure out, so here’s what you need to know about what it costs to have a baby while on the insurance.
- Caregivers for Veterans Can Get Phone Support from the VAby Jim Absher on November 19, 2019 at 8:46 pm
Being a caregiver isn’t for wimps. The VA offers help.
- Does My College Student Still Have Tricare?on July 9, 2018 at 3:29 pm
Does a military dependent who is in college part time still qualify for Tricare under his or her parents?
Financial Help For Vets
- The Best Personal Finance Tools and Resources for Military Householdson January 8, 2025 at 7:55 pm
These are some of the best resources of financial information and advice tailored to military service members.
- Protecting Your Family as You Leave the Military: 3 Options and an Imperativeby JJ Montanaro on January 7, 2025 at 9:26 pm
As you prepare to take off the uniform, take the steps necessary to ensure that in the event of your death, your family won’t be caught short.
- What to Do with Your 2025 Military Pay Raiseby Amanda Miller on January 3, 2025 at 6:08 pm
Being strategic with their pay raise can help service members stay out of predatory situations while staying out of debt for things such as vacations or cars.
- Investing for Junior Troops: A Guide to Making Your Money Multiplyby Kate Horrell on January 3, 2025 at 5:21 pm
If you have a lot to learn about investing, be aware that some of the information out there is not so good. Where should you start, and where should you turn for guidance?
- What to Look for on Your January Leave and Earnings Statementby Kate Horrell on January 3, 2025 at 5:14 pm
It’s important to check your military Leave and Earnings Statement (LES) each month, but the January LES is more important than most.
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- How Military Spouses Can Learn Good Financial Habits, Pass Them Down to Kidsby Jackie Toops on March 18, 2021 at 1:24 pm
Family finances are a topic not often discussed around the dinner table. But there are several reasons why they should be. We learn through experiences, and our kids can learn through our financial experiences.
- Military Family Desperate for Return of Son’s Ashes After They’re Stolen During Moveby Rebecca Alwine on March 5, 2021 at 7:17 pm
The Bentons suffered an unimaginable loss six years ago, and are now living through another nightmare. Their U-Haul was stolen while they moved across the country and they’re looking for help finding the contents of it.
- Navy Spouse Is Behind a Drive to Mandate a Key Safety Change in Schools, Day Caresby Rebecca Alwine on February 26, 2021 at 2:41 pm
Military spouses are known for their hard work and passion to get things done, so it came as no surprise that Navy spouse Nikki Ja
- Want to Ask a Famous Athlete a Question? Check Out the USO’s MVP Champions Seriesby Rebecca Alwine on February 25, 2021 at 11:39 am
Over the next few weeks, athletes will take center stage as part of the MVP Champions Series. Athletes from many sports and backgrounds are participating, from football player J.J. Watt to Olympic gymnast Laurie Hernandez.
- How One Spouse Opted for a Fellowship to Improve Her Career Optionsby Rebecca Alwine on February 24, 2021 at 1:25 pm
This year’s FINRA Foundation Military Spouse Fellowship program is open for applications from March 1 to April 19, 2021 — and this navy spouse wants you to consider it.
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- Live Whole Health #257: You should know Squat!by Jason Davis on January 20, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Your knees work hard every day, so make sure to give them some love! Strengthen and support them with this 4-min Pause Squat exercise in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth practice.
- Service dog brings hope, purposeby Debra Sage on January 20, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Marine Corps Veteran Sean Smith was paired with his service dog Hawk, which has inspired him to spread messages of hope.
- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Jan. 20, 2025by Mike Molina on January 20, 2025 at 2:30 pm
This post contains jobs for the week of Jan. 20, 2025. Each week, we’ll continue to post listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
- Winter: ’Tis the season to tend to your healthby Debra Sage on January 19, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Stay ahead of the weather. VA has several virtual care resources to help you manage your health care this winter.
- Preventing and managing a suicide crisisby Debra Sage on January 18, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Preparing before a suicide crisis happens can help you get through it safely.
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- Live Whole Health #257: You should know Squat!by Jason Davis on January 20, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Your knees work hard every day, so make sure to give them some love! Strengthen and support them with this 4-min Pause Squat exercise in this week’s #LiveWholeHealth practice.
- Service dog brings hope, purposeby Debra Sage on January 20, 2025 at 3:30 pm
Marine Corps Veteran Sean Smith was paired with his service dog Hawk, which has inspired him to spread messages of hope.
- Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for Jan. 20, 2025by Mike Molina on January 20, 2025 at 2:30 pm
This post contains jobs for the week of Jan. 20, 2025. Each week, we’ll continue to post listings as we receive them, and for the locations listed.
- Winter: ’Tis the season to tend to your healthby Debra Sage on January 19, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Stay ahead of the weather. VA has several virtual care resources to help you manage your health care this winter.
- Preventing and managing a suicide crisisby Debra Sage on January 18, 2025 at 9:30 pm
Preparing before a suicide crisis happens can help you get through it safely.
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