military

Troops to Teachers

Jan 15 08 - 12:07 PM
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Troops to Teachers is a U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.Troops-to-Teachers provides Referral Assistance and Placement services to military personnel interested in beginning a second career in public education as a teacher. The DANTES Troops-to-Teachers office will help applicants identify teacher certification requi...

Connecting Military Families

Jan 09 08 - 02:45 PM
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Perhaps the greatest challenge facing members of the United States Military during long and extended deployments to the far reaches of the world is maintaining communications with the family ack home. Missing the daily activities, the growing up of children, smiles, hugs and quiet chats with loved ones. Even with all the pressures brought about by constant battles, places away from family and friends, the Internet offers the opportunity to keep in touch. We veterans remember what it was li...


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