By Bradley Hood
In Military Education Contributor
A little over a week ago, President Obama discussed his commitment to veterans and their families. He broke down his plan for the future into five parts: Employment, Education, Healthcare, Resources (VA claims), and Dignity (Homelessness, etc). For the purposes of this blog, the two areas of his plan I will focus on are new or future endeavors by the administration to improve veteran education and employment opportunities.
By Bradley Hood
Contributor, In Military Education
I remember coming back from campus and sitting down with my mother to discuss options for my future education. I had spent the last year at a nearby state college, a way for me to stay close to family and friends. I had not considered what would suit me and my career goals best, and after I enlisted in the Marine Reserves between my Freshman and Sophomore years of college, I knew it was time to reconsider.
By Col. Phil McNair
Contributor, In Military Education
Last month I wrote about being smart in your classes and giving your professor what he wants. In other words, watching out for the seemingly small stuff like administrative directions that can cost you points and potentially lower your grade on an otherwise well executed assignment.
By Kylie Bull
Managing Editor of HSToday
Special to In Homeland Security
The international community must intensify efforts to protect the world’s nuclear facilities from cyber attacks
There are more than 100 sightings or close calls between aircraft and drones every month. Pilots of both planes and drones are lucky that, to date, there hasn’t been a midair collision. AMU faculty member Anthony Galante, who is also a trained airline pilot and the director of training for the Unmanned Safety Institute, discusses why drones make him nervous every time he flies. Read more about the government’s effort to regulate recreational drones and some of the specifics that still must be answered to keep the nation’s airspace safe.
By Dr. Allan Conkey
Are you preparing to leave the military? Does civilian law enforcement seem like a good fit as your second career? Learn how one officer made the transition and has helped others do the same. Here are seven key factors to consider before you make the leap into civilian policing.
If it’s time for a career change, start by researching careers that pique your curiosity, however, be sure not reject a career because you lack familiarity. AMU’s Dr. Valerie Davis offers helpful tips to help you find your next career including including examining the job market and looking for areas that are expanding, developing, or changing.
By Brett Daniel Shehadey Special Correspondent, In Homeland Security Pope Francis formally blesses the United States with the familiar,…
By Dr. Jarrod Sadulski
Learn more about the work by Colombian National Police to combat drug and human trafficking and efforts by leaders to build international partnerships.
