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A 934th Airlift Wing C-130 released airdrop pallets during training at the Badger Drop Zone July 24-25, at Fort McCoy, Wisc. (DoD photo)

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U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Stroup, left, and Sophia Haberman, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, examine ways to attract new talent through strategic communication.

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The best way to build an authentic, supportive community is by being you. It’s only as hard as you make it.

Aviation Structural Mechanic 1st Class Jeremy Grimes looks through a magnifying glass during a nondestructive inspection of aircraft parts aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. (CVN 71). (U.S. Navy/Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alex Corona)

Your Best Career Move After the Military May Be Sideways

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jan Marie Csady, 97th Security Forces Squadron airman, descends a rope obstacle during the Air Education and Training Command’s Defender Challenge team selection July 23, 2018, at Joint Base San Antonio-Camp Bullis, Texas. Defender Challenge is a Security Forces competition that pits teams against each other in realistic weapons, dismounted operations and relay challenge events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sean M. Worrell)

What to Expect in a Private Security Career as a Veteran

One of the most in-demand gigs are in the realm of security careers. Your experience with rules, weapons and authority all...

Rear Adm. Joey Tynch, commander, Task Force 73, explains the importance of maritime domain awareness during a media interview for Southeast Asia Cooperation and Training (SEACAT).

The One Killer Secret to Feeling Comfortable in an Interview

While I’m all for next-level career advice, you need a solid foundation. And that foundation is simply to be honest.

Boatswain's mate Zach Lee, USS Anchorage (LPD 23), hammers nails into the roof of a house during a Habitat for Humanity neighborhood rebuild project in Long Beach, California, during Los Angeles Fleet Week.

3 Hacks Every Veteran Can Use to Add Skills to Their Resume

While you might not be trapped in an office with fast internet, it doesn’t hurt to use some of your remaining time in the...

A Seabee welds metal for the Medal of Honor Hospital Corpsman 3rd Class Bush Battle Aid Station for the Correctional Custody Unit 2.0 program March 28 aboard Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Tayler P. Schwamb)

3 Tips to Making Your Military Service Relevant in a Civilian Job Interview

When you’re not familiar with the world someone is describing with the words they use, it’s hard to care. Use these tips to...

Sky Soldier Snipers from HHC, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment engaged targets in Grafenwoehr, Germany, during Saber Junction 18. (Spc. Josselyn Fuentes/U.S. Army photo)

Don’t ‘Spray And Pray': Send Your Resume with Sniper's Precision

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Marine veteran Craig Grossi responds to Parris Island drill instructors March 9, 2018, on Parris Island, S.C. (U.S. Marine Corps/Cpl. Carlin Warren)

3 Military Behaviors That Don’t Work in the Civilian Workplace

While many of the things we learned in the military are invaluable, some behaviors won’t help you get ahead in the civilian...

3 Key Things That’ll Keep Chaos at Bay During the Job Search

Since organization can lead to a less stressful transition, here’s what you can do to smooth your own job search.

Annual Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (CBRN) Training at the MCAS Yuma Gas Chamber

The Best Tactic to Beat the Stress of a Long Job Search

If a job search is taking longer than you expected, you should try this one tactic to keep your cool when things get hot.

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