The Military Post - #6

We’re back with another edition of the Military Post! This weekly newsletter is your source for periodic military-focused news, education and employment opportunities, and job-seeker advice!

We don’t only scour for relevant news each week, but we speak with recruiters who inform our job-seeker tips and provide the employment opportunities we share. This is your secret resource to get all you need to know condensed and delivered!

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Monthly Job-Seeker Advice

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Tuskegee Airman Harry Stewart Jr., a WWII fighter pilot who took down three enemy planes in a single day, has passed away at 100.

Retired Lt. Col. Harry Stewart, Jr., one of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen, passed away at 100 in Michigan. A highly decorated WWII pilot, he was part of the first-ever ‘Top Gun’ contest-winning team. Stewart also made history as one of four Tuskegee Airmen to down three enemy planes in a single day, using both machine guns and expert flying. Born in 1924 in Virginia, he grew up in Queens, New York, where his love for aviation was sparked by watching planes at North Beach Airport, now LaGuardia. As a child, he dreamed of piloting aircraft, a passion that led him to become a legendary fighter pilot. His skill and courage helped break racial barriers in the military. Stewart’s legacy as a trailblazing aviator and war hero will continue to inspire generations.

VA to End Remote Work for Thousands of Employees by February

The VA is requiring many employees to return to in-office work by late February, ending COVID-era remote policies. About 96,000 staff currently work remotely, but officials haven’t said how many will be affected. Acting VA Secretary Todd Hunter says the move ensures fairness since clinical staff can’t work remotely. By Feb. 24, political appointees and senior executives must return, with more employees following by April 28. Exceptions apply for union members, medical conditions, and military spouses. Critics warn this could hurt recruitment, but VA Secretary nominee Doug Collins supports the change and is expected to be confirmed soon.

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Troops Deploy to Guantanamo Bay for Migrant Detention Operations

The U.S. is sending 500 Marines to Guantanamo Bay and 500 soldiers to Texas to support Trump’s immigration policies. Marines will secure a migrant facility in Cuba, while soldiers set up a command center at the border. Trump also announced Mexico would deploy 10,000 troops to curb migration and drug trafficking. Earlier, military police and engineers were sent to the border, and the Coast Guard began deporting migrants. These moves reflect Trump’s push to use the military for immigration enforcement.