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Inside UMGC's Military-Affiliated Learner Community
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (678+ words) The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) is graduating students around the world again, and 62 percent of them are military service members, spouses, and dependents. For more than 75 years, they have been serving those who serve stateside and OCONUS across…...
Military Families Are Homeschooling at Twice the Rate'Why?
3+ week, 2+ day ago (409+ words) Approximately 12 percent of military-connected families choose the homeschooling option, including active-duty, National Guard, and Reserve, which is double the rate compared to their civilian counterparts. " Overall, there is not a single entity that houses national data on the educational performance…...
Here's How Military Aircraft Mechanics Transition to Civilian Aviation Jobs
3+ week, 6+ day ago (554+ words) You have the requisite love of aviation, not to mention years of experience maintaining aircraft in the military, but something's missing. Without FAA certification, you'll be limited in how you can put those attributes to work as a civilian. In…...
US Army Bestows First Julia Compton Moore Award for Spouse Appreciation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (634+ words) Spouses are often the unsung heroes in military life. But a new U. S Army award, known as the Julia Compton Moore Lifetime Achievement Award, hopes to highlight the work and support military spouses provide to soldiers. "I think it's amazing....
Do DEA Virtual School Options
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (313+ words) The Do DEA Virtual High School (DVHS) is part of Do DEA Schools and provides additional options such as: These program options are designed to create more than one pathway for student success. This is particularly beneficial to military-connected students…...
Study Finds PFAS 'Forever Chemicals' Linked to Type 2 Diabetes
9+ mon, 4+ day ago (853+ words) New research has linked exposure to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, or PFAS, and Type 2 diabetes -- a finding that could have implications for military personnel and families who work around or live on installations contaminated by the chemicals. Often referred to…...