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Army and Marine Tuition Assistance Programs Halted by Sequestration

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Tuition assistance for both the Marine Corps and the Army has been halted due to the sequestration. It was announced on Saturday March 2 that the Marine Corps has halted new enrollments in its tuition assistance program and on Thursday March 7 it was announced that the Army has suspended all tuition...

Top 10 Tips to Help Veterans Graduate from College

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Despite the large numbers of veterans attending college a shockingly low percentage of them have been reported to make it to graduation. In fact a recent article stated that as little as 3% of military veterans actually graduate college, with 88% of military students dropping out within their first year....

Veterans Homelessness – Resources for Homeless Vets

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Despite the fact that veterans have made enormous sacrifices to fight for our freedom and protect our country, there is an alarmingly high number of homeless veterans in the United States. In fact, many studies show veterans to be one of the most vulnerable demographics in terms of their risk of becoming...

Veterans Suicides – How to Get Help

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The last decade has witnessed a shocking increase in veterans suicides. A combination of factors has caused thousands of veterans to take their own lives, making veterans one of the most vulnerable demographic groups to committing suicide. The following post aims to educate readers on the problem of veterans...

Memorial Day 2012

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Memorial Day is celebrated toward the end of May each year to commemorate all who have died while in the United States Armed Forces. Here is a little history and cultural information about the Federal holiday as well as some great military deals available this Memorial Day: Origins of Memorial...

Facebook Adds Veterans & Military Personnel to its Suicide Prevention Outreach Program

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Facebook has added veterans and military personnel to its suicide prevention outreach program. This means that now if a friend or family member of a military personnel or veteran reports to Facebook that they have seen suicidal messages or content on their account, Facebook will then message the military...

Study of the Best Employers of American Veterans Released

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PayScale has released a study and list of the best employers of American Veterans. According to The Huffington Post, the list is not based on how many veterans a company employs but rather companies that provide veterans with well-paying jobs that incorporate their existing military skills and...

Department of Veterans Affairs to Increase Mental Health Staff

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According to The New York Times, The Department of Veterans Affairs is set to announce today the hiring of some 1,600 psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers and other mental health workers. The purpose of this hiring plan is to help reduce the long wait times many veterans in recent years have had to...