Stories Tagged as
Veterans
A job market for vets helping vets
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
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
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
by
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
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
Nov 9, 2012
Vets often face long delays in resolving disability claims, and need assistance to tide them over.
Veterans groups jump into U.S. Senate race in Arizona
Sep 27, 2012
VoteVets Action Fund and Majority PAC say Rep. Jeff Flake has failed America's soldiers
For public good, not for profit.
A job is the best way to honor veterans
by
Jeff Tyler
May 28, 2012
Veterans working on Wall Street help recruiters understand that military skills also apply to jobs in finance.
Obama administration wants to trademark GI Bill
by
Amy Scott
Apr 27, 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 impostors hurt real veterans
by
Scott Lyon
Feb 17, 2012
Former Marine and commentator Scott Lyon says impostors give Americans a false view of veterans.