By Sarah Sicard,Nary a soul has been stationed at a military base or made it through four years of college without stumbling one drunk Saturday night into the 24-hour greasy spoon chain known lovingly as “Waffle House.”
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I’ve always known that I wanted to be a reporter. I started watching the news around 10th grade, and I was a big fan of WNBC. I learned that you could
By Kellie Speed U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Andrew Hairston never could have imagined he would lose his left leg here in the States after returning home from being deployed.
Celeb Elvis Presley was far from the only person of fame to have served in the U.S. military. In fact, several people who are known for their accomplishments in other fields got their start in the armed forces. Meet some of the other well-known veterans throughout history that you may not be aware of:
Your civilian resume summarizes your background and experience and it’s likely to be the first information about you that an employer will see. With your military service, you already have impressive skills and knowledge. These tips will help you make a resume that will stand out.
Every child deserves to grow up with a safe and loving family, with the care and support of their community using military veteran adoption assistance. The Defense Department knows that adoption and foster care are great ways to start or grow your family and offers support to military families that are fostering and adopting family members. You are also eligible for substantial financial support from Uncle Sam and the DOD when you adopt. This includes assistance with adoption costs, tax credits and other benefits.
Professional Athletes with Military Service are some of the jobs our nation’s veterans transition to, besides a multitude of different and exciting industries once they’ve completed their military service. Several have become some of the biggest names in sports. Here are some of your favorite athletes who also spent time in the military.
Since the beginning of Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III’s tenure, he has been adamant about the importance of mental health in the military and prevention of veteran suicide. Secretary Austin has announced the establishment of a new program aimed at tackling one of the greatest issues surrounding mental health and military personnel: suicide prevention.
By Jeff Haden On March 28, 1979, a sightseeing flight crashed into a mountain in Antarctica, killing all of the 279 people on board. An investigation determined that the crew had not been informed of a two-degree correction
By Brady Rhoades When the inaugural issue of U.S. Veterans Magazine hit the stands — and the internet — Gary Sinise was on the cover. He’s back, and for good reason. Sinise, best known as Lt. Dan in the movie Forrest Gump, has devoted his life to serving veterans.
