Joe Wallace

Joe Wallace is a 13-year veteran of the United States Air Force and a former reporter/editor for Air Force Television News and the Pentagon Channel. His freelance work includes contract work for Motorola, VALoans.com, and Credit Karma. He is co-founder of Dim Art House in Springfield, Illinois, and spends his non-writing time as an abstract painter, independent publisher, and occasional filmmaker.

Questions and Answers on Modified GI Bill Rules

The Department of Veterans Affairs is automating the review process for more than one million veterans who may qualify for additional education benefits. This change in procedure follows recent court rulings that expand access to the Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) and the Montgomery GI Bill (Chapter 30). Eligible veterans may qualify for up to…

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VA Education Benefits for Dual-Military Couples

When a married couple has served in the U.S. military together and qualify for VA education benefits, the transition to college life presents a unique opportunity to stack those benefits. For couples in which both spouses are veterans, the traditional “one household, one set of benefits” rules that often govern active-duty benefits, such as housing allowances, do not apply. This is an advantage for dual-veteran couples who are considering attending school simultaneously, because the VA treats each veteran as an independent applicant.

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VET TEC 2.0

The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act, signed into law in 2025, restored the VA program VET TEC. The act is considered a “formal reauthorization” and expansion of the Veteran Employment Through Technology Education Courses program, which ended in April of 2024. But VET TEC is not quite open for applications yet, as we discuss below.

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Using DoD Skillbridge for AI Internships

Transitioning service members enter a job market where Artificial Intelligence (AI) skills have become important to have on a resume, depending on the career field they choose, “on the outside”. The Department of Defense (DoD) SkillBridge program offers a bridge between active duty and these growing technology roles.

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Using Artificial Intelligence to Translate Your Military Resume

The 21st century job marketplace is increasingly run by AI. There are artificial intelligence programs screening resumes, creating job titles and descriptions, and then there are the jobs that directly require expertise in artificial intelligence. When you are transitioning out of the military, you can use AI to translate your military skills to civilian ones…

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What Is the BAH Gap for Veteran College Students?

The BAH gap is the period between school semesters when student veterans using the Post-9/11 GI Bill stop receiving their Monthly Housing Allowance (MHA). This happens during standard academic breaks, such as winter and summer holidays. Because the payment stops while living expenses, such as rent and utilities, continue, it creates a predictable and potentially stressful income gap. Learn more.

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Pros and Cons of Using AI for Your College Application

The college application process can be a challenge. And many colleges have a requirement that prospective students submit a personal statement, a document meant to capture a student’s unique voice, character, and aspirations as part of that application process. Not all college applications require one, but for those who are required, there’s an important question. Is using artificial intelligence (AI) to create a personal statement a good idea?

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Build a Career in AI / Machine Learning After the Military

The skills and experience you accrue during military service are highly valued in the civilian world. Veterans considering their next career move should know the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a compelling opportunity to leverage unique talents. Learn more.

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Low Residency Degree Programs for Military and Veterans

Low residency college programs blend the flexibility of online learning with the focused intensity of in-person residencies. These programs have grown in popularity over the decades, and there has never been a better time to explore hybrid online and in-person learning options. Learn more.

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