Ho Lin

Ho Lin is a former Military.com writer and editor who specialized in benefits and veteran jobs.

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Official Coast Guard painting of Signalman Douglas Munro’s last moments while evacuating Marines at Guadalcanal. The painting’s original title was “Douglas A. Munro Covers the Withdrawal of the 7th Marines at Guadalcanal,” and was painted by artist Bernard D’Andrea.

This World War II Hero Is the Only Coast Guard Member with a Medal of Honor

Douglas Munro is the only Coast Guardsman with a Medal of Honor (so far). To hundreds of Marines at Guadalcanal on Sept. 27...

How to Get Tax Credits for Hiring Veterans

Did you know you can get your business earn tax credits for hiring veterans?

U.S. Marine Corps veterans salute during the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California.

Veterans Day History

Over the years, Veterans Day has evolved into a day not just for remembering those who served in wartime but also for...

8 Ways to Say 'Thank You Veterans' on Veterans Day

Here's a few suggestions on how to say "thank you veterans" on Veterans Day.

The Military Transition App: 3 Tips

Military.com's transition app can help get you organized for transition if you follow these three important tips.

Auto Insurance and Deployment

Essentially, you have three options open to you while you're deployed -- continuing to pay your auto insurance, canceling...

Lemon Cars: How to Spot Them

The dreaded lemon car is sure to drive you up the wall (not to mention drive your repair costs through the roof). Here's some...

How Skilled Trade Jobs Can Provide Opportunities for Veterans

For veterans looking to pursue a career involving a skilled trade, which includes industries that requires electronic...

A soldier salutes the U.S. flag during the singing of the national anthem on Sept. 11, 2017, at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait. (Sgt. Kimberly Browne/U.S. Army photo)

Veterans Running the Show in Small Business

Looking to make the leap into owning your own business? The rewards (and challenges) can be significant, and there's help...

Airman 1st Class Beknazar Zhumabaev, 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle operator, meets with potential employers at a job fair during the Transition Summit at Dover Air Force Base, Del.

Veteran Transition Profile: Mike Starich

A Marine veteran talks about his transition to the civilian world and offers some tips for veterans looking to hit the...

Why the Civilian Workforce Should Value Veterans' Unique Job Traits

Military Transition: Workin' on the Railroad

We interviewed an Army veteran who now manages operations for a major railway company to get some insights on her industry...

How This Vet Found His Calling Surrounded by Paint and Rollers

A retired command sergeant major, who now owns a painting franchise in Georgia, offers his insights on starting a successful...

Marine Corps General James Conway and Master Sergeant Blaine Scott. (Photo: Ho Lin, Military.com)

5 Transition Tips from 2 American Heroes

In a wide-ranging conversation, two Marine Corps veterans provide key tips for veterans seeking to avoid the transition blues...

An American flag flies above a Sears department store sign in Hackensack, N.J.

Veteran Transition Profile: Edward Schrank

As the winner of the Operation Stores and Stripes contest, former Marine Edward Schrank opened his store this year in...

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Disabled US Army Veteran in ‘Limbo’ at Tacoma ICE Detention Center

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A guardsman stands at a gate to Shelby Park in Eagle Pass, Texas.

Could National Guard Soldiers Be Deployed in Dallas to Combat Crime?

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Hegseth and Caine Visit Puerto Rico as US Steps Up Military Operations in the Caribbean

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