Active-duty service members will have a new benefit in 2025: health care flexible spending accounts. The DoD will make health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) available to servicemembers for the first time in March 2025 through a special enrollment period, allowing participating military families to set aside up to $3,200 in pretax earnings to pay for qualified medical expenses.The Military Officer’s Association of America (MOAA) affirmed that MOAA and the Military Coalition (TMC), an umbrella group which represents about 5.5 million members of the uniformed services community, have long promoted authorization of these FSAs, which are similar to employment benefits…
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As we enter the new year, the job market is shifting with significant opportunities in health care, technology, sustainability and finance. Here’s a snapshot of some of the highest-paying careers expected to thrive in the coming year:Artificial Intelligence & Machine LearningThe demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning experts is skyrocketing as industries incorporate AI in areas like health care, finance and autonomous vehicles. These roles are foundational in tech, with potential for growth across industries as AI integration increases.AI engineers, who design the algorithms powering these innovations, earn between $100,000 and $150,000 annually, with senior roles often surpassing…
The 2024 Business Beyond the Battlefield Conference (BBBC) culminated in another huge success. More than 250 military-connected entrepreneurs participated in the one-day summit designed to change the narrative of how veterans are perceived. “Veterans are more than the challenges we may have faced; we are capacity builders who continue to serve our nation with an exceptional blend of leadership, resilience and innovation in a variety of ways,” remarked Patrick E. Alcorn, the conference founder. Noting that as of 2023, there were approximately 1.4 million veteran-owned businesses in the United States, employing over 11 million people. These businesses contribute significantly to…
Emceed by Long Island native and FOX News Channel (FNC) top-rated primetime host Sean Hannity, FOX Nation hosted its sixth annual Patriot Awards on Thursday, December 5, at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts in Brookville, New York.The awards show honored and recognized America’s finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other inspirational everyday heroes. President-elect Donald Trump was honored with the inaugural “Patriot of the Year” award.In attendance were FOX News Media personalities, including Will Cain, Rachel Campos-Duffy, Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, Harris Faulkner, Bill Hemmer, Abby Hornacek, Lydia Hu, Laura Ingraham, Johnny Joey Jones, Lawrence Jones, Brian…
Even when utilizing the GI Bill, the Yellow Ribbon program and other educational aids, you may still need extra help to cover university expenses. Here are some of the best scholarships you can apply for as a veteran, active-duty service member, military spouse or dependent:Folds of HonorEligible: Dependents and/or spouses of fallen or disabled U.S. service members are eligible to apply for scholarships.Amount: Up to $5,000We’re humbled by the eagerness of spouses and children to honor their service member by working hard toward educational goals. Folds of Honor pledges to stand in the gap financially as you take the next…
Have you ever wondered why you’re not getting responses to all those resumes you’ve been sending to employers? There could be various reasons for this, but one that consistently prevents candidates from securing job interviews is the Applicant Tracking System (ATS).ATS is an AI-powered hiring software tool that helps employers collect, filter and assess candidates’ resumes. While this system can help decrease the amount of unqualified job applicants brought to a recruiter’s attention, quickening the hiring process, it can also make the application process trickier for job seekers.Because employers receive multiple resumes in response to job openings, they often use…
By Larry BroughtonThe current political divisiveness in the U.S. and globally seems more reminiscent of blood sport than it has in decades. Lousy leadership, corrupt corporations, two-tier judicial systems, chaos on campuses, repugnant religious figures and moral degeneracy among the masses prove heartbreaking when we reflect too long on its impact. Many have wondered if art imitates life or if it’s the other way around.Ridley Scott’s epic cinematic masterpiece, Gladiator, allows us to reflect on the timeless leadership lessons in the film.With the recent release of the highly anticipated sequel, Gladiator II, highlighting Lucius (the grandson of former emperor Marcus…
FOX Nation will host its sixth annual Patriot Awards on Thursday, December 5, at the Tilles Center for Performing Arts in Brookville, New York. Emceed by Long Island native and FOX News Channel (FNC) top-rated primetime host Sean Hannity, The Patriot Awards will be streamed live on FOX Nation beginning at 8 PM/ET. An encore presentation will air on FNC on Sunday, December 8th at 10 PM/ET. Please click here for tickets.In partnership with advertisers Tunnel 2 Towers, Patriot Mobile, Golden Corral and Belfor, the awards show will honor and recognize America’s finest patriots, including military veterans, first responders and other…
U.S.VETS, the nation’s leading nonprofit working to prevent and end veteran homelessness, recently hosted its annual U.S.VETS SALUTE Gala at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.As part of the SALUTE Gala, U.S.VETS honored CEO and Marine veteran Stephen J. Peck for his extraordinary leadership, commitment to ending veteran homelessness and positive impact to uplift the lives of those who served. He received the Judge Harry Pregerson Public Service Award, named after U.S.VETS’ visionary founder and Peck’s friend and mentor.“There is no one more deserving of this honor,” said U.S.VETS Board Chair Carlos Contreras. “As U.S.VETS’ longest-serving CEO, Steve…
By Annie Nelson Have you ever followed a successful person for years, hoping to “pick their brain” and soak up their wisdom? Someone you’ve admired and respected from a distance? I recently had that very opportunity. I found myself in the office—though it felt more like a museum—of Mr. Bob Parsons, a self-made billionaire from Baltimore and a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps. It was an absolute honor and privilege to spend the afternoon discussing military service, family, business and life with this incredible man. While we can’t fit the entire conversation here, I hope you enjoy some of…
