August 12th, 2010 | by Angela Caban | published in Education
The Department of Defense has many ways for a military spouse to also enjoy the benefits of going to college for free or close to nothing. As spouses and dependents of our military it is important that you understand the benefits that we are entitled to and how to use them.
July 28th, 2010 | by ashleigh | published in Veteran Benefits
In May of this year Secretary Shinseki sent a letter to Congress asking that his draft legislation be considered and enacted. We decided to break down this proposed legislation. Hopefully it may help some of our veterans out there better understand how to take advantage of their benefits should the bill pass.
June 29th, 2010 | by ashleigh | published in Education
Veterans Upward Bound offers free catch up courses that allow veterans to brush up on the basic math and english skills that so many of us have forgotten over the years, improving their chances at testing well in college level placement tests.
June 10th, 2010 | by freedom | published in Military News
Tough new sanctions will now be imposed on Iran for refusing to negotiate on its nuclear program. Also today, Pentagon officials say top administrators have been fired for the Arlington Cemetery scandal.
June 9th, 2010 | by freedom | published in Military News
Headlines: Four US troops were killed in Afghanistan yesterday after their helicopter was shot down. Also, today we look at a report of the record suicide attempts among Marines.
June 7th, 2010 | by Angela Caban | published in Education
When my husband deployed in 2008, I wanted to make sure that I filled the time with something that would pay off in the long run. I knew that I would be motivated to get my degree and it would make him proud that I was doing something so important while he was away.
May 28th, 2010 | by freedom | published in Military News
Congress moves to repeal ‘don’t ask, don’t tell’ and we look at some of the improvements being made to the GI bill.
May 21st, 2010 | by StaceyChil | published in Education
Most veterans are not aware of all of the benefits they have earned. The Yellow Ribbon Program is a prime example of yet another under-used military benefit. The Yellow Ribbon GI Education Enhancement Program (Yellow Ribbon Program) is a part of the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.
May 5th, 2010 | by freedom | published in Military News
Headlines today include an in depth look at how the subsea oil recovery systems work and reports of the impact flooding in Tennessee is having on Naval Personnel records.
April 26th, 2010 | by freedom | published in Military News
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CNN Video: Military’s Influence in Pakistan
Reza Sayah reports on the role of Pakistan’s military and why a U.N. report said it undermines democratic rule.
Top Wounded Warrior Official Forced Out
The Pentagon official in charge of the wounded warrior program said Sunday he has been forced to resign, as the military continues to struggle [...]