From Trenches To Wrenches: Training Soldiers For Civilian Success
Raytheon Professional Services provided this first-of-its-kind training at Fort Hood, teaching the same curriculum that every dealership's GM-certified automotive technician receives.
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Raytheon Professional Services provided this first-of-its-kind training at Fort Hood, teaching the same curriculum that every dealership's GM-certified automotive technician receives.
Through the Disabled American Veterans organization, veterans can find programs for financial, physical and emotional needs.
Female vets, who currently number close to two million, may have it even tougher than their male counterparts. One such veteran is Donna, a Denver-based, single mom, whose struggles lasted far longer than her deployment.
Technically savvy and patriotic, Nick Lopez always knew he wanted to use his talent to serve his country.
Under the GI Bill, veterans are provided with financial support for education, making college a viable dream.
Suited up in his white shop apron, tinted goggles, heat resistant gloves and earplugs, Konrad Gleissner switches on an industrial lathe and fires up his blow torch, producing a loud "pop!"
Protecting the military's most sensitive information begins in the most unusual of places.
Corporal Brian Aft and Buckshot, his bomb-sniffing dog, were in line to jump an irrigation ditch near Kajaki, Afghanistan, an area known for being littered with roadside bombs. The explosion lifted Aft and Buckshot into the air. Both survived, but Aft's legs would have to be amputated almost to the hip.
The VA, with its array of services offered can seem at times huge and staggering. Here's a quick summary to help you get started.
From providing support for entrance exams to tuition for college courses, the Montgomery GI Bill provides education benefits for members of the military.
The tour bus always goes quiet as the granite pillars and archways come into view along 17th Street in Washington D.C. An announcement from the tour guide breaks the silence and tells the old soldiers on board what they already know: They've arrived at the National World War II Memorial.
Homelessness among veterans is a complex problem, and a difficult one to resolve. But there is hope, and resources.
Your family has been anticipating this day since forever, and finally, your soldier's deployment is coming to an end. Preparing yourself for the big day and what comes after will require more than simply hanging up a banner and baking a cake. Every military family is different, but most will benefit from these home coming tips.
In an ongoing effort to support returning veterans to re-establish themselves in viable careers, the Department of Veterans Affairs has established a vocational, rehabilitation program, called Compensated Work Therapy (CWT).
Many non-profit organizations are providing resources, support and advocacy for veterans. Find out how these non-profits are supporting veterans in the U.S.
Colleges and universities are offering more services and resources for veterans. Check out what these four universities have to offer for those who have served in the military.
Elite Navy SEAL sniper Howard Wasdin survived the infamous battle made famous in the hit movie "Black Hawk Down," but medical retirement and coming home, presented him with challenges he never expected.
From coast to coast, find out how cities across the U.S. honor and celebrate veterans and active military personnel beyond Veterans Day.
How to navigate the web of financial services for veterans.
When Michael Newcombe became an active duty combat engineer for the Army, he had the world on a string, but an injury received in Afghanistan changed all that. Plagued by homelessness, unemployment and addiction, this young veteran refused to give up. This is his story.
A meeting was held today in Montgomery County to discuss ways to lower the unemployment rate of recent military veterans. Among the speakers, Pennsylvania Senator Pat Toomey.
John Lundberg, director of operations and logistics with Recruit Military, said this veterans' job fair isn't just for those finishing their military service, but also for those in charge of hiring in the private sector.
Veterans will go to the front of the line at a New Jersey health care system.
