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Post 9/11 Transfer of Benefits

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by Bradley Hood
Contributor, In Military Education

I have not yet been married for a year, and have not even begun to consider the possibility of starting a family with my wife. However, when I started my Master’s Degree with Norwich University, my wife was jealous. She completed my Bachelor’s Degree before I did, and has wanted to return for her Master’s for a long time.

Transitioning: Relevant Experience and Resumes

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by Bradley Hood
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Service members often hear about how job training and discipline gained during the course of their time in the military will help them when they transition to the private sector – but I have contended with today’s job market myself, and I know that the transition not as easy as some might believe. Prior to my transition to the “dark side” as an officer, I spent 5 years as an enlisted Bulk Fuel Specialist (1391) in the Marines.

Military Dependent and Spouse Education Programs That You May Not Know About

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Years ago when I was accepted into graduate school I was first overcome with excitement—followed by panic. How was I going to pay for it all? I knew I had to leave my gainful employment to move to Southern California in order to focus and get fully immersed in my studies. But living and going to school in a big city like Los Angeles was going to leave me broke and in debt. Despite having saved money and put in for financial aid, the numbers weren’t adding up.