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  • April 1, 2016

    Five Things to Take to the Career Fair

    A career fair is a great place to gather information about potential employers and make contacts that can lead to your first job. Here's some advice on how to make the most of your time.

    Full story: military.com
  • April 1, 2016

    Secretary of Defense names Air Force Gen Lori Robinson as Combatant Commander of Northern Command

    Air Force Gen. Lori Robinson was named by Defense Secretary Ashton Carter on Friday as the nominee to head Northern Command, which would make her the first woman leader of a combatant command in the history of the U.S. military.

    Full story: military.com
  • March 22, 2016

    Women Veterans Can Find A Mentor Through American Corporate Sponsors

    American Corporate Partners announced Monday a new mentoring program focusing solely on female veterans.

    ACP and the Army Reserve signed a memorandum of understanding to work together on the Women's Veteran Mentoring Program initiative that offers yearlong mentorships for transitioning female service members who have served at least 180 days since 9/11.

    Full story: militarytimes.com
  • March 7, 2016

    Post-9/11 vet unemployment again nears historic low in February

    The unemployment rate for post-9/11 veterans fell to a near-historic low in February, hitting 4.7 percent, government data show. That figure, down a full point from the January rate of 5.7 percent, matches the unemployment rate for the youngest generation of veterans charted in August, which was the all-time low at the time it came out. Since then, the October rate set a new all-time low, then the November rate beat October's

    Full story: militarytimes.com
  • March 7, 2016

    Why Strategic Planning Matters to National Security

    "The great complexity of most contemporary international challenges – think climate change, the war in Syria, the struggle against ISIS, the refugee crisis, the Zika virus, and cyber threats – means that these challenges can only be addressed if government agencies plan effectively. In an apparent recognition of the need for such planning, strategy statements have become ubiquitous in government."

    Full story: lawfareblog.com
  • March 2, 2016

    Nebraska State Veteran's Benefits

    The state of Nebraska provides several veteran benefits. This link offers a brief description of each of the following benefits.

    Full story: military.com