Stephen Bajza

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These Workshops Can Help Polish Veterans' Job-Hunting Skills

University of Phoenix and Hiring Our Heroes has partnered to open 50 workshops to polish veterans' job-hunting skills.

"Stargrunt II" sidesteps most Hollywood aspects of warfare and attempts to mirror what takes place in real firefights, albeit...

The manufacturing job sector has a need for skilled workers.

Get Skills to Work Initiative Solves 2 Job-Market Issues

Many veterans are unemployed, and the manufacturing industry needs skilled workers. One initiative is working to fix both...

Service members and their families navigate through the Hero2Hired website inside the H2H van during a Yellow Ribbon event at the Gaylord National Hotel and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md.

Top 8 Reasons You Weren't Hired

Didn't get the job you applied for? Here are eight common reasons why, plus how to overcome them next time.

Ten Hot Management Jobs in 2013

New reforms and market shifts are pointing toward job opportunities at the management level.

U.S. Marine Sgt. Bryan Early leads his squad of Marines to the next compound while patrolling in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 19, 2013. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Austin Long)

Enlisted Marine Corps Ranks

Enlisted Marine Corps ranks are broken down into three levels: junior enlisted, non-commissioned officers and staff non...

Female Navy SEALs on the Horizon?

With recent legislation paving the way for women in the military partaking in combat roles, talk has turned to women joining...

'Lone Survivor' Marcus Luttrell visits exchange.

Marcus Luttrell Is the Lone Survivor

The morality of an individual may conflict with the necessities of warfare in a way that reveals the content of their...

Soldier put on gurney during simulation at Fort Campbell

Green Beret Translates in the Emergency Room

The Green Beret language program is intensive, and as it turns out, those skills proved helpful for a soldier in a civilian...

General Robert B. Neller, 37th Commandant of the Marine Corps, passes the Marine Corps Battle Color to Gen. David H. Berger, 38th Commandant of the Marine Corps, during a passage of command ceremony at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 11, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps/Pfc. Allen Sanders)

Marine Corps Officer Ranks

Marine Corps ranks for officers are split into two tiers: officer and general.

ROTC cadet is shown how to salute properly

Here's a Rundown of Military Ranks and Insignia

What are the U.S. military ranks? These are the Army ranks, Air Force ranks, Coast Guard ranks, Marine Corps and Navy ranks...

5 Reasons You Might Get VA Loan Runaround

Even if the VA is on your side and even if your credit score is excellent, you still may encounter difficulties securing a...

Wargame Spotlight: 'Tomorrow's War'

As a science fiction evolution of Ambush Alley Game's "Force on Force," "Tomorrow's War" is a fresh take on tabletop warfare.

App for Veterans Wins Hackathon

AT&T recently hosted a hackathon in New York geared towards helping veterans, with a useful app winning the competition.

Game Review: 'World of Warplanes'

The golden years of flight simulators may be gone, but "World of Warplanes" has revitalized the genre.

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President Donald Trump proposed using American cities as training grounds for the armed forces, with U.S. military might...

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An assailant drove a car into people outside a synagogue Thursday in northern England and then began stabbing them...

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In One of the Marines' Most Iconic Jobs, a Stunning Pattern of Suicide

Marine Corps drill instructors are a national symbol of discipline. But for some, their imposing persona belies a dark...

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Unsupervised: Military Child Care Centers Slow to Report Abuse with Little Oversight

A Military.com investigation into military day care centers revealed that service branch rules generally prioritize...

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U.S. Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Gabe Cherian, a crew chief, looks out the door of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to ensure clearance to land at the Ike Skelton Training Site in Jefferson City, Missouri.

'There's an Arms Race': Sikorsky Nears Key 4-Year Deal for Black Hawks as Army Plans More Buys

The talks come as the U.S. Army looks ahead to getting its hands on Bell Textron's MV-75 tiltrotor aircraft called...

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The New Army Body-Fat Standard: A Step In The Right Direction?

As obesity rates climb across America, the Army’s new body-composition policy arrives at a critical moment. This is not just...

Navy News

Rear Adm. Gregory Huffman, commander, Naval Education and Training Command (NETC), delivers remarks during NETC’s change of command ceremony at the National Naval Aviation Museum onboard Naval Air Station Pensacola, Florida, June 18, 2025. The museum recently opened an exhibit honoring Vietnam prisoners of war. (United States Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Zachary Melvin)

National Naval Aviation Museum Honors Vietnam POWs with Emotional Exhibit

A new exhibit at the National Naval Aviation Museum in Pensacola, Florida, is giving attendees a rare glimpse into life for...

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Maduro Declares State of Emergency in Response to US Naval Presence in Caribbean

Nicolás Maduro has signed a decree declaring a state of external emergency in response to what his government calls growing...

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Airman Confronts and Shoots Armed Neighbor on Deadly Rampage, Iowa Officials Say

Harrison Friar, a senior airman, was with his wife and children at their home in Glenwood on the evening of Aug. 6 when they...

‘After Action’ host and producer Stacy Pearsall is shown with her service dog, Charlie.

‘After Action’ Gives Veterans a Platform to Discuss Their Unique Experiences

Former Air Force combat photographer Stacy Pearsall is the host of the PBS show "After Action," which spotlights the...

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Two Space Force Units Bring the 'Invisible Front Line' to Ohio

A ceremonial ribbon-cutting is planned for Friday for the Space Intelligence Production Cell at the Springfield-Beckley Air...

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Clearing The Orbits: Space Force Partnerships In Orbital Cleanup

The growing congestion of Earth orbit has raised risks to satellites, space stations, and long-term space sustainability. The...

Marine Corps News

Ken Budd holds a photo of brother, Robert in 1989. The photo was taken shortly before Ken's 3rd trip to Guadalcanal to look for his brother's body. Robert was found in 2021, just a month after his brother's death.

Reunited: WWII Soldier Returns Home After 83 Years to Be Buried Next to Brother

Kathy Kinane of Camillus, N.Y., said her dad, Ken Budd, and her uncle, Robert, had a “wonderfully close” brotherly connection...