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Veterans are Among the ‘Hard-to-Count’ Groups in Each Census and the Wisconsin Veterans Chamber is Trying to Change That

The Wisconsin Veterans Chamber of Commerce is organizing an effort to count veterans and military members and their families in the 2020 census. Veterans are among the “hard-to-count” groups for the once-a-decade U.S. Census. It’s important to count veterans so programs ranging from VA home loans and G.I. Bill educational benefits to job training and […]

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Military Veterans Try and Overcome PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injuries Through Music

LOS ANGELES- DFD Music recently announced the release of “Hits the Collection,” Shane Foster & Christopher Davis bring together an extraordinary group of musicians to join them, something that has never been done by military veterans and industry producers. Notable collaborators and featured musicians delivering instrumental & vocal performances include Yo Gotti, Young Dolph, Boosie […]

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Naval War College’s First Female President Takes Command

NEWPORT, R.I. — The first female leader of the U.S. Naval War College has officially assumed command of the school. The college said Rear Adm. Shoshana Chatfield became the 57th president Thursday. Chatfield, a helicopter pilot, previously led a military command in Guam. She has said she’s humbled by her selection as college president and […]

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University of Akron Study: Military Veterans Earn More Money Than Non-Veterans

Military veterans make more money than non-veterans, a new University of Akron study says. Veterans earned an average of $26 an hour between 2005 and 2015, compared to $21 an hour for non-veterans, concluded the study, “The Veteran Wage Differential.” Read More

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3 Ways Military Veterans Can Successfully Transition Into The Civilian Workforce

Switching careers is hard, but it can be particularly daunting for soldiers transitioning into civilian life. They face a new reality that is very different from the one they are leaving behind. In fact, many feel they are at a disadvantage when it comes to finding work because they are starting over, a 2018 report found. […]

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More Women In US Military Academies, But Still A Lot More Men

The percentage of female students nominated by U.S. lawmakers for admission to U.S. military academies has been rising over the last 25 years. But men are still nearly three times more likely than women to get a nomination, says a study released Tuesday. A member of Congress must nominate most applicants to the Naval Academy, […]

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Nonprofit Organization Helping Military Veterans Transition To College During Academic ‘Boot Camps’

An Oklahoma university is teaming up with a nonprofit organization to help military veterans transition to college. The Warrior-Scholar Project hosts immersive academic boot camps for enlisted military veterans who are transitioning from active duty military service to college. Read More

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Despite Opposition, Gamecocks Pick Retired General As School’s Next President

A divided University of South Carolina board of trustees voted Friday to hire retired Army Gen. Robert Caslen as its next president. After a rare contentious meeting, the school’s board of trustees rejected protests from faculty, some students and several politicians in choosing Caslen, the former superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. […]

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America’s Best STEM-Educated CEOs? They’re The Military’s Four Star Officers

In an age where technology, scientific discoveries and data play increasingly essential roles in economic growth, national security and general well-being, advanced education in Science-Technology-Engineering-Math (STEM) fields has become a highly desirable asset for America’s leaders. Among leading chief executives, the senior commanders of the U. S. military stand heads and shoulders above their CEO […]

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Should You Go To College After The Military? Here’s How To Decide

Those leaving the military have several choices. For many, the Post-9/11 GI Bill makes heading back to school a very attractive choice. But even if college sounds good, you might still be struggling to make the decision. How do you choose what to do? How do you know what school to attend? It’s important to […]

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College Veterans Centers Guide Vets, Military Students

When Congress passed the Post-9/11 Veterans Education Assistance Act in 2007, it opened new avenues for veterans and soldiers on active duty. And with the legislation came a surge of new students into colleges. “A lot of universities started popping up veterans affairs offices to assist the huge load of veterans who were going to […]

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New Syracuse Course Aims To Prepare Vets For Political Careers

Recently elected veterans on both sides of the aisle are making an impact on the national, and local, political stages. In the last year, Texas Congressman Dan Crenshaw and Indianapolis Mayor Pete Buttigieg are among the veterans in politics that have become household names alongside more established vets like Rep. Tulsi Gabbard and Sen. Tom Cotton. Interestingly, the majority […]

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