2008 Ballot Watch: Proposition 12: Veterans Bond Act of 2008
17/09/08 14:17
For the 27th time since 1922, California voters will be
asked to authorize bonds for a program that makes
low-interest home loans to California veterans.
Proponents say the Cal-Vet program has helped some
420,000 California veterans stretching back to World
War I.
Robert Shorter, 41, used the Cal-Vet loan program to buy a new condo in Natomas in June. "It was a lot easier with the Cal-Vet loan," Shorter said. "It was less strenuous and I got a better (interest) rate." Shorter served in the Army from 1987 to 1993. Read More...
Robert Shorter, 41, used the Cal-Vet loan program to buy a new condo in Natomas in June. "It was a lot easier with the Cal-Vet loan," Shorter said. "It was less strenuous and I got a better (interest) rate." Shorter served in the Army from 1987 to 1993. Read More...
Apogen Technologies Awarded $11.3 Million in Contracts with U.S. Marine Corps
10/09/08 21:29 Filed in: Employment
Apogen Technologies today announced it has been awarded
three contracts worth $11.3 million with the Marine
Corps System Command Acquisition Center for Support
Services (ACSS) unit through its subsidiary, Ocean
Systems Engineering Corporation (OSEC). Apogen will
provide engineering, technical, acquisition, and
logistics support services to the Marine Corps Systems
Command. Read
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10/09/08 21:27 Filed in: Employment
3 Ways to Fund Your Education
10/09/08 09:56 Filed in: Education
Military.com
Week of September 08, 2008
The military encourages veterans to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources. There are many out there, and you'll likely find more than one to suit your educational needs. Here are a few places to get you started.
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB): Provides up to 36 months of education benefits during active duty and is payable for 10 years following your last release from service.
Federal Student Aid: Federal loans, grants, and tuition programs are available to meet a variety of financial needs and education levels. Work-study programs are also available.
Military Scholarships: There are over $300 million worth of scholarships for servicemembers, veterans and their families.
Search for military-friendly schools today to find schools that give you credit for military training and experience.
Week of September 08, 2008
The military encourages veterans to use all programs available, whether they are from federal, military-related, or private sources. There are many out there, and you'll likely find more than one to suit your educational needs. Here are a few places to get you started.
The Montgomery GI Bill (MGIB): Provides up to 36 months of education benefits during active duty and is payable for 10 years following your last release from service.
Federal Student Aid: Federal loans, grants, and tuition programs are available to meet a variety of financial needs and education levels. Work-study programs are also available.
Military Scholarships: There are over $300 million worth of scholarships for servicemembers, veterans and their families.
Search for military-friendly schools today to find schools that give you credit for military training and experience.
Out of Uniform: Resume Tips for Making the Transition
09/09/08 14:03 Filed in: Employment
Even the most decorated veteran needs to figure out how
to make the transition to a civilian position. Follow
these tips to draft a high-impact resume that shows how
your military experience is transferable to a civilian
job.
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