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Army Corps of Engineers and their Role in Natural Disasters

The Role of the Army Corps of Engineers in Natural Disasters

Updated: February 20, 2021

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) responds to natural disasters and other emergencies as part of its relief mission work. The USACE story begins in the earliest days of America; the federal government got into disaster relief work which first began helping people avoid flooding along the Mississippi River after the Civil War. […]

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ART vs AGR vs TR Jobs In The Guard/Reserve

ART vs AGR vs TR Jobs In The Guard/Reserve

Updated: July 30, 2021

When deciding to leave active duty, every member must decide their next step. This will include a series of emails and possibly phone calls from in-service recruiters. These recruiters are trying to persuade you to join the National Guard or Reserves. They’ll dazzle you with educational benefits, medical benefits, and even some bonuses. Once you […]

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Academy Athletes & Pro Sports

Academy Athletes & Pro Sports

Updated: December 24, 2022

In 2019, the White House issued a Presidential directive allowing athletes in ROTC programs or who attend service academy schools such as the Air Force Academy to defer military service obligations in order to play pro sports. It was the latest in a series of decisions by various administrations. The Department of Defense and the […]

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How To Start A Side Hustle

Military Spouses: How to Start a Side Job

Updated: April 8, 2022

As an active duty military spouse, I can attest to the notion that being employed can sometimes feel like a privilege. Though we are an educated and hard-working group, frequent moves and military schedules – while raising a family, no less – make it increasingly difficult to find meaningful employment and earn income. In fact, […]

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Warriors To Workforce Program

Warriors To Workforce Program

Updated: December 24, 2022

There are many different kinds of help from the Department of Veterans Affairs when it comes time to transition out of a military career and into a civilian one. But one of these programs is unique in that it is especially designed to help military members with service-connected disabilities out of one type of federal […]

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Highly Specialized Military Careers

Highly Specialized Military Careers

Updated: March 16, 2021

Many consider joining the military; a certain percentage of those thinking about joining the Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, or Marine Corps might be tempted to rule out the option because they feel there’s no place for highly specialized skills such as computer programming, foreign language ability, or even creative work such as being […]

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Military Careers

Military Careers

Updated: January 21, 2021

Those considering a career in the armed forces have a variety of military career and service choices. There is an old saying among those who serve in the United States Navy, “Choose your rate, choose your fate.” Meaning it’s important to do your homework as a new recruit when trying to decide what branch of […]

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Getting A Job On A Military Base

Getting A Job On A Military Base

Updated: July 18, 2021

There are too many job opportunities available on a military base to name them all, but you can find everything from typical fast-food jobs to high-paying Civil Service positions. These jobs are available to spouses, retirees, dependents, and veterans. In this article, we will try to answer some of your questions on how to get […]

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