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There's a huge market in online education for veterans
Amy Scott May 7, 2013
U.S. News & World Report has released its first-ever rankings of the 'Best Online Education Programs for Veterans'. A look at the market and the sometimes predatory companies taking advantage of vets.
The new U.S. veteran: Young and looking for work
Mitchell Hartman Mar 20, 2013
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has released data on unemployment among U.S. veterans, and the numbers aren't pretty. A big part of the problem: Many recent veterans are in a demographic which is suffering joblessness already -- young Americans.
New veterans might have tough time finding work
Jim Burress Mar 1, 2013
Thousands scheduled to return from Afghanistan face job competition from earlier veterans.
Walmart promises to hire vets: What are the challenges?
Kai Ryssdal Jan 15, 2013
Even with big promises from major employers such as Walmart, the employment of returning military poses challenges.
A job market for vets helping vets
Dan Gorenstein Dec 10, 2012
Thousands of veterans who have served in Iraq and Afghanistan need counseling and their fellow soldiers are helping to meet the demand.
Homeless vets face challenges in filing disability claims
Samara Freemark Nov 12, 2012
The Veteran's Administration has made homeless vets a priority, but delays in getting benefits persist
Social network aims to help veterans get the jump on jobs
Curt Nickisch Nov 12, 2012
On this Veterans Day holiday, two retired officers are launching a new social network -- only for the military.
Veterans benefits then and now
Amy Scott Nov 12, 2012
There's been a social safety net for returning war veterans for generations. But are benefits still as good as they used to be?
A veteran serves his country through farming
Alix Blair Nov 9, 2012
Most of us don't think of the words "farmer" and "soldier" together. But surprisingly, farming may be a great option for soldiers returning home from war.
Arizona board grants emergency funds to needy vets
Jeff Severns Guntzel Nov 13, 2012
Vets often face long delays in resolving disability claims, and need assistance to tide them over.
