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G.I. Bill

Jennifer is a transgender Army veteran who began making her transition into a woman while she was deployed to Afghanistan.

Transitioning to being a woman while serving in Afghanistan was like ‘puberty in a combat zone’

Culture

Jennifer was once named Edward, a hard-boiled Army sergeant and career soldier in the infantry. But now that her service is done and she’s transitioned to being a woman, DOD policies keep her from taking full advantage of veterans benefits unless she reveals that she has transitioned from the other gender.

This ‘depressed’ polar bear won’t be getting a new home after all

Global Scan
A bill introduced in the US Capitol would have put limits on where G.I. Bill funds could be spent.

A powerful politician kills a bill that advocates say would have protected veterans

Global Politics
A bill introduced in the US Capitol would have put limits on where G.I. Bill funds could be spent.

A powerful politician kills a bill that advocates say would have protected veterans

Global Politics
US Army serviceman Jason Richmond, of Batavia, Illinois, walks through some of the two thousand and thirteen United States flags that are part of the Aurora Healing Fields, to honor veterans.

5 pieces of advice from vets on returning to the US after service

Conflict & Justice
The World

Attention! The Post-9/11 GI Bill is in Effect

Development & Education

The post-9/11 GI Bill is expected to help recruit troops and transform the lives of a new generation of veterans. The Takeaway talks to Lance Zaal, a sergeant and recent college graduate, and Glenn Altschuler, professor of American Studies at Cornell.

The World

Extreme makeover: a new GI Bill for the 21st century

Global Politics

Last week, the House of Representatives voted in favor of a World War II-style GI Bill for Iraq and Afghanistan veterans. The Senate is expected to vote on it this week. Now that the White House has withdrawn its long-held opposition to the bill, a new generation of veterans could see a doubling of college benefits.

The World

GI Bill for post 9-11 veterans

Arts, Culture & Media

There’s a new GI Bill. This one funds free tuition for military veterans who served in Afghanistan or Iraq. Anchor Lisa Mullins speaks with Iraq war veteran David Wang about his graduate-school plans under the new GI bill.

The World

Obama’s promise to veterans

Global Politics

President-elect Obama promised to help veterans. As Senator he co-sponsored the new GI Bill, and during the presidential campaign he promised more efficient delivery of government benefits.