Sarah WoodVeteransBellarmine University Receives $390,000 from Department of EducationTo further ease the higher education transition process for veteran students, Bellarmine University received $390,000 from the U.S. Department of Education. Under the three-year grant, the university plans to establish the Center of Excellence for Veteran Student Success. Beyond offering mentorship, advising and orientation, the center will also provide training for faculty and staff to […]February 5, 2021Other NewsDefense Secretary Lloyd Austin Removes Hundreds of Pentagon Advisory Board AppointeesAnthony Tata, former Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Policy, is among many Pentagon advisory board appointees who have been removed under newly-nominated Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s jurisdiction, Reuters reported. Tata, who previously referred to President Barack Obama as a “terrorist leader,” was nominated as a member of the Defense Policy Board Jan. 19. Across […]February 5, 2021Other NewsKing Abdullah of Jordan Establishes RJAF Technical University College for Aviation SciencesAs an extension of the King Hussein Air College, King Abdullah of Jordan announced the establishment of the RJAF Technical University College for Aviation Sciences, according to Royal Central. Beginning in 2015, King Hussein Air College has offered bachelor’s degrees in the areas of navigation, aviation and air traffic control. This year, the school plans […]February 5, 2021Other NewsReport Looks to Improve Experiences of Military FamiliesNew research, funded by the Office of Military Community and Family Policy in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD), analysed the experiences and needs of military families. The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine’s report, “Strengthening the Military Family Readiness System for a Changing American Society” provided recommendation on ways to address challenges faced […]February 5, 2021AcademicsVMI Considers Change to Honor CodeAfter it was revealed that Black students were being expelled at disproportionately high rates, Virginia Military Institute (VMI) is reconsidering its Honor Code policies, according to The Washington Post. Retired Maj. Gen. Cedric T. Wins, interim superintendent at VMI, plans to assess the Honor Court system rather than change the wording within the code. […]January 29, 2021PolicyNew Bill Increases Access to Health Care for Military FamiliesUnder a new bill, co-sponsored by Rep. Michael Waltz, dependents could remain on their parents’ TRICARE health care plan until the age of 26 without paying extra fees, 13NewsNow reported. In 2020, over 37,000 military-affiliated unmarried adult children were enrolled in TRICARE plans. However, under law, dependents must leave their parents’ policies by age 21 […]January 29, 2021AcademicsFHSU Launches Various Initiatives to Support Military StudentsAs part of their ongoing commitment to promoting academic success among enlisted military members, Fort Hays State University (FHSU) became a partner school in the Community College of the Air Force’s (CCAF) General Education Mobile (GEM) program. After spending time in the service and earning credits through training, Air Force members working towards earning their […]January 29, 2021Other NewsKerrigan Batsa’s Journey to Discovering the Aircraft Maintenance FieldWhile working customer service for Spirit Airlines at the Arnold Palmer Regional Airport in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, Kerrigan Batsa would often hear stories from people about their flights and travel experiences. This ignited her passion for aviation. Originally intending on becoming a flight attendant, she was drawn to aviation maintenance instead, despite having little to no […]January 10, 2021Other NewsU.S. Mint Honors Tuskegee Airmen With New QuarterThe United States Mint released the last coin as part of its America the Beautiful Quarters Program, which honors the Tuskegee Airman National Historic Site at Moton Field, Alabama NewsCenter reported. Since the Mint program’s establishment in 2010, 56 quarters have been created. For its latest installment, a Tuskegee Airman is portrayed on the quarter. […]January 9, 2021Other NewsCIA Aims to Diversify Intelligence WorkforceThe Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recently established a new recruitment website with the intent of diversifying the intelligence workforce, according to Military.com. In May 2018, Gina Haspel became the first female director of the CIA. Since being hired, she has focused her efforts on recruitment. For example, the CIA joined social media and their advertisements […]January 9, 2021Page 1 of 5Next Page