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How military spouses hold down the home front
Tess Vigeland May 25, 2012
Military families have some unique financial challenges compared to civilians. But citizens can learn a thing or two from the foresight these families apply to their finances.
Obama administration wants to trademark GI Bill
Amy Scott May 1, 2012
It's part of an administration effort to crack down on deceptive marketing practices by educational institutions that target veterans for their federal education benefits.
Military feels heat on green energy
Scott Tong Mar 27, 2012
Two hearings in the House this week will question whether the Pentagon's efforts to go green are worth the cost.
For five years of love and fiscal responsibility
Tess Vigeland Feb 17, 2012
A marine declares his love for his wife of five years, who along with love diligently sent him burned copies of Marketplace Money every week through two tours of duty.
Military impostors hurt real veterans
Scott Lyon Feb 17, 2012
Former Marine and commentator Scott Lyon says impostors give Americans a false view of veterans.
General Electric adding jobs for military veterans
Amy Scott Feb 13, 2012
General Electric plans to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years. But vets are still challenged to find jobs in today's workforce.
Getting vets working again
Joel Patterson Feb 13, 2012
With employment at 13 percent for U.S. veterans, big companies are starting initiatives to get them back to work in civilian life.
First Lady's 'Let's Move' program expands to military
Gregory Warner Feb 10, 2012
Michelle Obama will announce a Pentagon venture to make the food offerings in the U.S. military more healthy. It’s the first change to military rations in 20 years.
Drone program grows while military shrinks
John Moe Jan 27, 2012
Pentagon indicates unmanned aircraft are the future.
