Change is never easy in life, and one of the toughest transitions anyone can go through is a significant career shift. Not all career changes are created equally, though, and one of the most challenging can be the move from active duty military to corporate America.
Many student veterans have been waiting longer than normal for their GI Bill benefits this semester, as the VA works through a backlog of claims affecting thousands of students. Meanwhile, legislation that could have helped these students is stalled in the Senate, and veteran education advocates along with members of Congress are calling for action.
The way the force keeps its wartime inventory positioned forward won’t work in a battle with China and needs major changes to remain relevant, top Marines say.