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Skip the trip: More military ID cardholders can now renew online
WEBJan 19, 2024 · The IDs are used to enter Defense Department facilities and to access benefits like health care. DOD issues about 4.5 million ID cards each year, about 2.5 million of which are USID cards.
Why federal employment after the military is a great option
WEBDec 16, 2021. If you are weighing your options for employment after the military, joining the ranks of the federal Civil Service can be a great way to continue to serve in another capacity. With ...
Everything you need to know about tuition assistance, by service
WEBOct 8, 2018 · Up to $4,500 per year; No semester-hour limits; In June, the Navy rescinded its previous cap of 16 semester hours of TA per year, while bumping up the annual dollar limit from $4,000 to $4,500.
Here’s how to turn your military training into a college degree
WEBFeb 21, 2018 · Here’s how it works: Service members select a “home college” to grant their degree. Through a student agreement, the home college will accept up to 75 percent of the hours required for the ...
7 best quotes from the legendary Gen. Jim Mattis - Military Times
WEBDec 21, 2020 · Mattis penned a letter to his troops before entering Iraq, explaining that “on your young shoulders rest the hopes of mankind.”. “Keep faith in your comrades on your left and right and ...
Here are the 422 military leaders finally confirmed by the Senate
WEBDec 6, 2023 · Leo covers Congress, Veterans Affairs and the White House for Military Times. He has covered Washington, D.C. since 2004, focusing on military personnel and veterans policies.
What does it take to be an Army combat engineer? - Military Times
WEBJul 12, 2021 · Combat Engineers are required to go through “14 weeks of One Station Unit Training, which combines Basic Training and Advanced Individual Training,” according the Army’s MOS overview. The ...
How the green beret became the symbol of US Army Special Forces
WEBOct 10, 2023 · Meanwhile, the distinctive green coloring is owed to British Commandos, who adopted the color for their own variants. Despite not receiving approval to wear the colorful headgear, Special Forces ...
DoD SkillBridge: The best military transition program you didn’t …
WEBJan 6, 2021 · The DoD SkillBridge Program lets active-duty personnel from all four branches spend the last 180 days of their military service interning at a civilian job with one of more than 500 industry partners.