Simplifying the Post-9/11 G.I. Bill application process

Which GI Bill is best for you?

MILITARY ONESOURCE on October 23rd, 2022 - Comments

You proudly served your country, but what's next? Now it's time to put the GI Bill to use and get the education you've earned. The Department of Veterans Affairs has several programs that can cover the cost of education and training for...

USO Transition Program

J.M. Simpson on May 8th, 2022 - Comments

Olivia Burley, a military spouse, made it clear to a United Service Organizations (USO) Transition Program member at USO Northwest (USO NW) what she did not want to do in her next career move. "She was very clear about that," began Patrick...

Frequently asked questions regarding the Blended Retirement System

MILITARY ONESOURCE on January 14th, 2022 - Comments

Q: Why did the military retirement system change? A: Under the traditional system, only those who serve 20 years receive a retirement benefit. That means about 81% of service members leave with no benefit. Under the Blended Retirement System,...

Serving 40 years possible

Army Talent, Management Task Force on December 25th, 2020 - Comments

U.S. Army Colonel Paul Schmitt, a Foreign Area Officer (FAO) stationed in Kyiv, Ukraine, was planning to retire after 30 years of service. Schmitt serves as the Army Attaché with the Defense Attaché Office (DAO) at the U.S. Embassy...

How would you spend an $81,000 re-enlistment bonus?

RangerKen on September 27th, 2020 - Comments

  The latest re-enlistment bonus list released by the DoD stated incentives to stay in the military are running as high as $81,000 for select MOSs – a reason some might change their MOS to reap these larger payouts, or stay in the...