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London’s poppies prove the value of public art

Nov 11, 2014
Millions went to London to see an art exhibit. It's free, and it made a profit.
All these people came to London to see a work of public art.

Starbucks CEO co-authors book on valuing veterans

Nov 3, 2014
Howard Schultz and Rajiv Chandrasekaran discuss the importance of hiring veterans.

A start-up incubator for veterans

Jul 29, 2014
Can a specialized incubator give veteran-owned start-ups a leg up?
The Bunker is a veteran-focused startup incubator in Chicago.
(Courtesy The Bunker)

How the GI Bill created a market for the GED

Jun 23, 2014
Once popular among primarily soldiers, the GED now serves a different demographic

The still looming problems at the VA

May 30, 2014
Limited resources, political pressure, and the future of the VA.

Why a lot of military vets like farming

May 26, 2014
Many veterans come from rural regions. For those with PTSD, farming can help ground them.

PODCAST: Veteran unemployment

Mar 20, 2014
Interest rates are up after the new Federal Reserve chair's briefing yesterday. And the Washington monument is reopening, thanks to private money.

For public good, not for profit.

After combat, a battle for job-hunting veterans

Mar 20, 2014
Partly it's the challenge of translating their skills to a civilian workplace.

Britain's Cold War Veterans: Out in the cold?

Feb 26, 2014
Some British veterans ordered to witness nuclear explosions during the Cold War went on to develop serious health problems.