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Young veterans more likely to get dangerous jobs than civilian peers

Young veterans are more likely to work in jobs with significant physical demands and health risks than civilian peers, new research found.

Report: Veterans with extremist views had bad experiences in military

Three-quarters of veterans interviewed by RAND Corp. who expressed extremist ideologies said they had negative experiences during their military service.

When is Tax Day this year?

Every April, Tax Day comes around as the official filing deadline for Americans to submit income tax returns to the federal government.

US Arctic ambassador nomination may freeze due to foreign actions

The nomination for the first U.S. ambassador to the Arctic may remain frozen, despite competition in the region with China and Russia.

Opinion

Registered Apprenticeships: An old idea to renew the federal workforce

A third of all federal employees are nearing retirement, while just 7% are younger than 30. Registered Apprenticeships can aid the youth movement.

Opinion

A robust cybersecurity workforce needs more than degree requirements

There are more than 570,000 open cybersecurity jobs in the U.S. alone – with open positions increasing by 35% in the last year.

A Federal Times guide to DC street closures on State of the Union day

Between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m., major roads around the perimeter of the U.S. Capitol will be closed at various intervals in preparation.

Will St. Patrick’s Day become a federal holiday?

Some agencies take the opportunity to issue special advisories as the revelry begins.

ICF coaching programs added to DOD’s online credential offerings

Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense added the International Coaching Federation’s Associate Certified Coach credential to the COOL offerings.

McConnell will step down as Senate Republican leader in November

The senator had been under increasing pressure from the restive, and at times hostile wing of his party that has aligned firmly with Donald Trump.

GI Bill rule change could upend requirements for online-only classes

A move by VA officials to simplify rules for the Post-9/11 GI Bill could cause new problems, advocates warn.

Do feds get religious days like Easter, Passover or Ramadan off?

There are ways the observant can seek time off from work to celebrate.

Army to slash thousands of jobs in major revamp for future wars

The cuts will mainly affect already-empty posts — not actual soldiers.

Former Space Force chief joins Impulse Space board of directors

Raymond was the first chief of space operations, overseeing the creation of the Space Force and leading the service from 2019 to 2022.

Opinion

Innovation as a force muliplier for national security

Bipartisan legislation, like the research and development tax credit which recently passed the House and is headed for the Senate, is essential.

House votes again on impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Mayorkas

Mayorkas has said he’s ready to defend himself in the Senate if it comes to a trial. And in the meantime, he says he’s focused on his job.