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.

Accelerated Cybersecurity Degrees Using Competency-Based Education

Military IT and cybersecurity professionals can get closer to earning degrees in record time by applying to schools that assess military experience and education using a competency-based education (CBE) model. While not offered by all schools, CBE allows students to bypass traditional graduation timelines by testing out of subjects they already know through military service…

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Fast-Track Artificial Intelligence Careers for Military Members

Are you looking for a new degree and career in artificial intelligence? Service members can transition into the high-demand field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) by using “stackable” graduate certificates and military-specific bridge programs.This can fast-track both an AI certification or degree AND an AI career. Because the AI field moves faster than traditional academic cycles,…

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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. However, VET TEC is not yet open for…

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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 can help transition between active duty and these growing technology roles. SkillBridge allows service members to participate in…

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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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Military-Friendly Online Certifications for Artificial Intelligence

Some believe artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming irreplaceable as part of modern industrial and academic progress. As employers and universities integrate these systems into their operations, the demand for specialized training grows. Universities and private organizations provide certification programs delivered entirely online, training students in neural networks, deep learning, and natural language processing…

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Military-Friendly Online-Only Certification Programs

Online-only certification programs offer military members and veterans specialized learning without the multi-year commitment of a traditional degree. Veterans and those transitioning out of the military can earn online-only and mostly online certificates in a variety of high-growth industries. If you have not explored your online education options in a while, you may be surprised…

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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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