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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

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.

For public good, not for profit.

A job is the best way to honor veterans

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

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

Feb 17, 2012
Former Marine and commentator Scott Lyon says impostors give Americans a false view of veterans.