Justin Sloan

Latest Articles

In order to attract our nation’s skilled veterans to the solar energy industry, SETO created the Solar Ready Vets® program in partnership with the Department of Defense Skillbridge initiative.

DoD SkillBridge Offers Free Transition Training

If you're a veteran coming to the end of your enlistment, DoD SkillBridge can help you get the training and apprenticeship...

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/photos/neontommy/albums/72157631646826187

Five High-Paying, Low-Stress Jobs for Veterans

Many veterans want to find a low-stress, high-paying civilian jobs after the military.

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/photos/89228431@N06/sets/72157638105893553

Focused Networking for Veterans

The importance of networking for anyone in the job market cannot be ignored, but there is a right way and a wrong way to...

The Walking Dead: Don't Get Bitten in the Workplace

"The Walking Dead" teaches us that you don't want to get bitten by zombies -- this lesson can be applied to the workplace.

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/groups/nikon_d90/

When Not to Wear a Suit to an Interview

Knowing what to wear to an interview can be as confusing as preparing for the interview, but is easier if you do your...

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/photos/redjar/albums/72057594084380348

Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in Transportation

When considering jobs in the transportation sector, it's important to realize how broad it is in terms of different types of...

Presidential Management Fellows. (Photo by Harry Edwards/USAID)

Veterans, Meet the Presidential Management Fellowship Program

The Presidential Management Fellowship program aims to discover and train the next government leaders.

Department of Justice: Veterans Preference Put to the Test

The Department of Justice has been told that, for a specific position, they can't hire a non-veteran for 45 days until the...

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/photos/khoffman/albums/72157645872054681

Game of Thrones' 4 Lessons for the Civilian Workforce

Game of Thrones provides entertainment, but there is a lot to be learned from the story about jobs in the civilian world.

Government Jobs: Top 10 Interview Questions

Interviews are tough; government interviews can be tougher. Check out these ten tricky questions and how to answer them.

Picture from https://www.flickr.com/groups/2316929@N20/

9 Federal Government Law Enforcement Careers

The federal government has plenty of law enforcement positions available across multiple agencies.

Election Results: Political Appointment Opportunities for Vets

Following election results, veterans in the job market might see new positions available -- specifically, political...

Security Clearance: Does it Belong on Your Resume?

Is it a security violation when you list your clearance level on your resume and post it online?

Ohio Waives Educator License Fees for Military, Veterans, and Spouses

Ohio has joined several states to offer an educator license fee exemption for veterans, active duty service members, and...

Top 10 Fastest Growing Jobs in IT and Engineering

IT and Engineering are two career fields where service members can stand out. Here are the ten fastest growing jobs in these...

Military News

Get the Military Insider Newsletter

Get the latest on pay updates, benefit changes and award-winning military content. Right in your inbox.

By signing up, you agree to our Privacy Notice.

Thank you for subscribing!

View more newsletters on our Subscriptions page.

One last step.

Verify your free subscription by following the instructions in the email sent to:

Most Popular Military News

Motivational Run on Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island

Marine Corps Considers Abandoning Parris Island Amid Rising Extreme Weather Threats

A string of recent reports has predicted that Parris Island will face increasingly frequent and ferocious hurricanes, floods...

Search for Supreme Court Leaker Falls to Former Army Colonel

People who know Curley described the former Army colonel and military lawyer as possessing the right temperament for a highly...

Fort Liberty? Bragg and 8 Other Bases Get New Proposed Names to Scrub Confederate Links

The proposed names must now go to Congress and be approved by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin.

USS Connecticut returns to its homeport in Bremerton, Washington.

'Accumulation of Errors and Omissions' Led to Connecticut Crash, Navy Concludes

The report paints the picture of a ship led by officers who failed to learn from their mistakes and did not hold the crew to...

U.S. Space Forces Service Dress prototypes.

Space Force Will Allow Neck Tattoos, Longer Mustaches and More Makeup Options for Guardians

The new policy eases mustache restrictions at the outer corners of the mouth and increases color options for nail and...

Gulf War U.S. Marine Helicopter Allied Troops Tanks.

Researchers Think They've Found the Cause of Gulf War Illness

A Texas researcher who has investigated Gulf War illnesses has found evidence that some service members have a weak form of a...

Latest Military Videos

US to Ship $100M in Military Aid to Ukraine

The U.S. has announced a shipment of $100 million in military equipment to Ukraine, separate from what will be...

George W. Bush Confuses Iraq with Ukraine in Gaffe

Former president George W. Bush accidentally said "Iraq" when referring to Russian President Vladimir Putin's "brutal and unjustified" decision...

Lincoln Memorial Centennial Honors Temple's Impact

May 30, 2022, marks 100 years since the dedication of the Lincoln Memorial. Special events and programs are being...

Army News

Here's How the Army Is Keeping Basic Trainees from Getting Injured as Often

A lot of recruits suffer injuries in basic training, some of which can be attributed to the sudden ratcheting up of physical...

Gen. Christopher Cavoli at reactivation ceremony, 56th Artillery Command.

New Commander for US Forces in Europe Sailing to Senate Confirmation Amid Ukraine War

If confirmed, Gen. Christopher Cavoli would succeed Gen. Tod Wolters, who has been at the helm of U.S. European Command since...

Tribute for Late VA Chief Max Cleland, Who Lost Limbs in War

Cleland was a U.S. Army captain in Vietnam when he lost his right arm and two legs while picking up a fallen grenade in 1968.

Navy News

USS Indianapolis (CA 35) is shown off the Mare Island Navy Yard, in Vallejo, Calif.

Documents Reveal Sea Burials for 13 USS Indianapolis Sailors

Two Japanese torpedoes hit the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945, when the heavy cruiser was on its way to the Philippines...

Navy Leader Floats Idea of Selling Troubled Littoral Combat Ships to South America

The Freedom-class variant was found to have a major flaw with its combining gear, leading to the decision to decommission the...

An E/A-6B Prowler pours smoke from its exhaust.

New Navy Climate Plan Is Mostly Silent on Its Biggest Polluters: Ships and Planes

The plan focuses on increased vehicle fuel efficiency and setting up new energy systems such as microgrids to become less...

Air Force News

T-38 Talon flies during The Great Texas Airshow

T-38 Crash That Killed Student Pilot in Texas Caused by Miscommunication, Leading to Change in Formation Landing Rules

An Air Force spokeswoman said that the service is changing its policy on formation landings as a result of the incident and...

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III meets with service members at Fort Carson.

Austin Tells Air Force Academy Grads to Be Honorable Following School's Cheating, Vaccine Scandals

During his speech in Colorado Springs, Austin said the country will expect a lot from the new airmen and Guardians.

Sheep pass through a fence line at Travis Air Force Base.

Bases Looking to Save a 'Sheep' Load of Money on Yardwork

Travis Air Force Base in California released around 1,000 sheep earlier this month to help stop non-native plants from...

Marine Corps News

There will never be another Chesty. (National Archives)

You Will Never Be Chesty Puller, But Now You Can Live in His House

Before you put in a bid, ask yourself if you are prepared for the entire United States Marine Corps to be your HOA.

Marine Corps Considers Abandoning Parris Island Amid Rising Extreme Weather Threats

A string of recent reports has predicted that Parris Island will face increasingly frequent and ferocious hurricanes, floods...

Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center at Twentynine Palms main gate. Marine Corps photo

Marine Corps' Twentynine Palms Base Lockdown Caused by Inadvertent Weapon Discharge

No injuries were reported in the incident at the vast Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center located at Twentynine Palms, 125...

Coast Guard News

Vice President Kamala Harris U.S. Coast Guard Academy graduation.

Vice President Tells Coast Guard Grads Rule of Law Is Under Attack

Vice President Kamala Harris in the commencement speech at the academy in New London, Connecticut, reflected on the state of...

A U.S. Coast Guard Academy cadet participating in the NSA's annual cyber exercise

First Cyber Systems Majors to Graduate from Coast Guard Academy

The academy said once officers graduate, it will seek accreditation from the Accreditation Board for Engineering and...

A dog lost overboard in Pamlico Sound in North Carolina was rescued by a U.S. Coast Guard crew

Pup Overboard! Coast Guard Rescues Dog from Pamlico Sound

The crew inspected the exhausted dog to ensure she was not injured, then Myla was reunited with her owners, the Coast Guard...