Terry Howell

Terry Howell is a retired Coast Guard veteran, where he served for 20 years.



He is currently the Executive Director for Veterans' Legacies, a non-profit that works to preserve veterans personal stories to help educate our youth.



Terry is also the author of The Military Advantage, an annually updated guide to military and veteran benefits.

Veteran Careers with the U.S. Marshals Service

The U.S. Marshals Service has served the nation since 1789, making the USMS the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S. Much of their work goes unseen by the general public.  The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is the enforcement arm of the federal court system. Veterans may receive priority preference in hiring for federal jobs, including the US Marshals, due to your training, experience & skills.

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Howard University Now Offering Loans to Veterans

Howard University is now offering student veterans an interest-free loan of $3,000 after an investigation revealed that the prestigious D.C. university lost its accreditation. Students are required to repay the loan by December 14, 2021, which is the end of the fall semester. However, some students may not be able to pay the loan back…

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Tips for Using the GI Bill

Tips for Using the GI Bill

Thinking about using the GI Bill? We have summarized guidelines provided by The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Read how to use the GI Bill at CollegeRecon.

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Nonprofit Management Certificate: Education and Careers

A career in nonprofit management offers excellent pay and a variety of options of employers. From animal welfare to education to veteran services, the opportunities to embark on a meaningful career with excellent pay can be started in just a short period of time.

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Inclusive Minority Scholarships

While there are many scholarships specifically created for intellectually gifted African Americans, Native Americans, Hispanics, and Asian Americans, there are also scholarships that are more inclusive when it comes to being eligible. If you identify as a minority, one of more of these scholarships may be right for you.

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Now is the Time for an Online Degree

If you have ever been on the fence about earning your degree, there is no better time than now to find your ideal online program. Earn a valuable online degree to enhance your knowledge and advance your career, or even change careers altogether!

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Nike Military & Student Discounts

Nike currently offers a military and student discounts for both in-store and online purchases. Learn more about the Nike military discount for students today.

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Operation Warfighter

Operation Warfighter is a great opportunity to build your resume, explore interests, develop skills, and gain valuable work experience. Learn more.

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Secret Service Careers

Veteran Job Opportunities with the U.S. Secret Service

Veteran’s Guide to Joining the U.S. Secret Service The Secret Service is committed to employing Veterans like you because the agency’s five core values: justice, duty, courage, honesty, and loyalty align perfectly with the core values shared by every branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. The Secret Service knows that leadership is instilled in Veterans,…

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FBI Law Enforcement Careers for Veterans

Like all Federal Agencies, the FBI values your military service and offers many opportunities for you to continue to serve the nation. But, unlike some federal agencies, the FBI actively recruits military and veteran candidates like you to apply for any of the positions that may interest you.

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Cyber Investigations

Cybersecurity Job Category: Cyber Investigations Cyber Warriors that work in “Cyber Investigations” investigate cybersecurity events or crimes related to information technology (IT) systems, networks, and digital evidence. The two cybersecurity “Investigations” sub-specialties are: Cyber Investigator – Applies tactics, techniques, and procedures for a full range of investigative tools and processes to include, but not limited…

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Cyber Defense Analyst

Cybersecurity Job Description: Cyber Defense Analyst A Cyber Defense Analyst’s job is to use defensive measures and information collected from a variety of sources to identify, analyze, and report events that occur or might occur within the network to protect information, information systems, and networks from threats. Below is a sampling of the tasks and…

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