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4.08.25 | Education

A Pilot Study of Factors Affecting Student Veterans’ College Choice


"This study considered the factors that student veterans considered when choosing where to attend higher education. This is a report of results from a survey implemented in a nationwide pilot study. Respondents (N = 111) gave greater weight in colleg... Read More ▶

4.04.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – March 2025


On March 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 228,000 in March, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, in social assistance, and in transportation and warehous... Read More ▶

3.27.25 | Entrepreneurship

The Ins and Outs of Procurement Contracting: Opportunities and Challenges for Military-Affiliated Entrepreneurs


This brief explores the ins and outs of procurement contracting from the perspective of military-affiliated small businesses, examining the differences between the government and corporate procurement landscapes. Using data from the 2024 National Sur... Read More ▶

3.07.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – February 2025


On March 7th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 151,000 in February, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment trended up in health care, financial activities, transportation and warehousi... Read More ▶

2.14.25 | Health & Wellness

United States Army Reserve/National Guard soldiers’ healthcare experiences, attitudes, and preferences: Differences based on deployment status


Some United States Army Reserve/National Guard (USAR/NG) soldiers have substantial health needs, which may be service-related, but not necessarily resulting from deployment... Read More ▶

2.10.25 | Families

2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey


Blue Star Families conducted the 2024 Military Family Lifestyle Survey from March to May 2024. Capturing the experiences of nearly 5,600 respondents worldwide and generating millions of data points... Read More ▶

2.07.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – January 2025


On February 7th 2025, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 143,000 in January, and the unemployment rate edged down to 4.0 percent. Job gains occurred in health care, retail trade, and social assistance. Employment de... Read More ▶

1.29.25 | Health & Wellness

Veteran Affairs Disability Compenstation: Likely the U.S.’s largest disability program, but what do we know about its impacts on service-disabled veterans?


The last few decades have seen rapid growth in the size of the Veterans Affairs Disability Compensation (VADC) program, which provides tax-free cash benefts to veterans with disabilities connected to military service.... Read More ▶

1.10.25 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – December 2024


On January10th 2005, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment increased by 256,000 in December, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.1 percent. Employment trended up in health care, government, and social assistance. Ret... Read More ▶

12.06.24 | Employment

The Employment Situation of Veterans – November 2024


On December 6th, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that employment rose by 227,000 in November, and the unemployment rate changed little at 4.2 percent. Employment trended up in health care, leisure and hospitality, government, and social... Read More ▶

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