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Policy

How One Man in Uniform Became Face of Global Romance Scams

In the summer of 2015, Bryan Denny received a peculiar message in his LinkedIn inbox. “I really need to speak with you, Bryan,” a woman wrote. “I thought you were coming to visit me after your deployment in Syria was completed?” He didn’t recognize the woman’s name or picture, had never been to Syria, and […]

Policy

Man Sentenced to 5 Years for $24 M GI Bill Fraud

NEWARK, NJ – A Pennsylvania man who conspired with a former college assistant dean from Toms River in a scheme that stole more than $24 million from the Post 9/11 GI Bill was sentenced Monday to 5 years in prison, U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito said. David Alvey, 51, previously pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge […]

Academics

Instruction Facility Opens at Stennis Space Center

STENNIS SPACE CENTER, Miss. – The Naval Small Craft Instruction and Technical Training School celebrated in grand fashion the long-awaited opening of its Applied Instruction Facility, with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony held on June 1, at its facilities located on the John C. Stennis Space Center in Mississippi. The facility, which was more than […]

Academics

Fort Hood to Host Mega Job Fair

The Fort Hood Soldier for Life–Transition Assistance Program is bringing together employers who are looking to hire soldiers, veterans and their family members at the semi-annual Summer Mega Career Fair at Club Hood from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 19. The job fair is free and open to all job seekers — to […]

Veterans

Slowly, Princeton Opens Doors to Veterans

Opening the doors of Nassau Hall reveals an austere, dimly-lit chamber encased in white marble — the Memorial Atrium. Inscribed on the walls are the names of men who have died fighting in U.S. wars since the University was founded in 1746. Those who died in the Vietnam War are the most recent names to […]

Veterans

Dovey Johnson Roundtree: Pioneering Military Woman, Attorney, Cleric, Dies at 104

Described by some as a “one-woman legal aid society,” Dovey Johnson Roundtree shattered several color and gender barriers in her long and productive career. Whether as an attorney, in the military or in the religious realm, Roundtree overcame challenges, leaving a legacy of civil rights victories. She died Monday in Charlotte, N.C. She was 104. […]

Veterans

Women Veterans Share Trailblazing Stories

“It’s about time they realize we’re not just second citizens. All of us try to do our share. And some have done a lot more than their share,” said Specialist Eileen Parker, a member of the Women’s Army Corps Veterans’ Association. Read More

Veterans

Colorado Laws Offers In-State Tuition to Immigrants Who Aided Troops

Maytham Alshadood came to the U.S. and Colorado in 2008 after years of serving as a combat interpreter for American troops in Iraq, but he quickly discovered a major hurdle to settling into his new home. Read More

Veterans

Hiring Initiative Focuses on Student Vets

More veterans who go to college after the military could find themselves with jobs waiting for them after they get their diplomas, thanks to a new program. The national nonprofit Student Veterans of America announced today that it is launching the Business and Industry Roundtable, a coalition of 23 large companies that are committed to […]

Academics

Students Joining Military Honored after Teacher’s Rant

Seventy-four high school seniors were celebrated in Pico Rivera on Wednesday for their commitment to serving their country. For the group of students, who will soon graduate and join the military, it was a very special evening. Organizers of the event said it’s often because they don’t get the recognition they deserve. Read More

Academics

Navy College Improves Website

The Navy College Program website has launched several significant upgrades to the ‘My Education’ module of the Tuition Assistance section: (1) Sailors using NCPACE/DL now have have 180 days from course completion to have grades recorded; (2) after Sailors submit their TA/NCPACE DL application, additional automated reminders are sent; (3) Navy College staff will be […]

Academics

Agreement Provides Housing for Transitioning Military in Training

The Georgia veterans training center in Warner Robins now has a student dormitory. An agreement with Robins Air Force Base will allow the center, which serves veterans from around the state, to house students at the base who are military members about to leave the service. Read More

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