Career Transition

Project Patriot Pipeline (June 3, 2026 SecWar memo) gives transitioning veterans a directed bias toward SkillBridge approval for Defense Industrial Base roles — and a path around the new rank-cap tiers. Here is your 5-step attack plan.

A 30%+ service-connected disability gives you direct access to federal jobs without competing on USAJobs. Here’s how the 30% Disabled Veteran hiring authority and Schedule A work — and how to use them.

Google Veterans Career Week 2026 runs June 9–11. Here’s a no-BS attack plan to turn 3 days of sessions into interviews, referrals, and a stronger packet.

Army pushed CSP/SkillBridge requests into IPPS-A. Here’s the new approval categories, day limits, and the no-BS packet play to keep your timeline intact.

VET TEC 2.0 application opens June 2026 — 4,000 spots, VA-paid tech training, no GI Bill required. Here’s who qualifies and what to do right now.

HoH Corporate Fellowship Cohort 3 runs Aug 31–Nov 19, 2026. Here’s how to build a no-fail packet and turn the fellowship into a job offer.

A bipartisan Senate bill would end the GI Bill’s housing-allowance step-down for apprentice vets. Here’s what’s in it and how to play it.

PSLF can wipe federal student loans for vets in public service. Here’s what changes July 1, 2026—and what to do now to stay eligible.

VET TEC 2.0 is coming back with a reported 4,000-student cap. Here’s how to prep now so you’re first in line when VA opens applications.

Air Force/Space Force SkillBridge limits changed March 31, 2026. Here’s what ranks get 60/90/120 days, who approves it now, and how to plan.