Category Archives: Career

Joining the Military During a Drawdown

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: Nords, can you talk to me about my son joining the military? Here are some things we are wondering about. Times are changing and the way it’s run doesn’t give the kids the options like they used … Continue reading →

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Should You Start A Civil Service Bridge Career After The Military?

Posted on February 21, 2013 by Doug Nordman

A reader writes: I’ve left active duty, but I feel compelled to get a federal civil service job so that I can apply my active duty time toward a federal pension. Would it be a wiser financial move to get … Continue reading →

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Navy: women are joining the crews of VIRGINIA-class attack submarines

Posted on February 7, 2013 by Doug Nordman

Let me start this post with a couple of our household’s famous naval sayings: “You are such a freakin’ nuke.” — My spouse, USNA ’83, to me, USNA ’82, many times over the last 30 years. “You hear her? Someday … Continue reading →

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Should I Get Out of the Military, or Stick Around for Retirement?

Posted on November 15, 2012 by Doug Nordman

“Should I stay or should I go?” Yeah, I know, I can still hear that Clash hit rockin’ Bancroft Hall’s passageways at the Naval Academy. It “encouraged” the plebes to think about their choice to quit or stay, but the … Continue reading →

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Will you work after military retirement?

Posted on November 8, 2012 by Doug Nordman

(You’re reading today’s post while I’m starting the USAA blogger conference.  Sorry, I won’t be livecasting to Facebook or Twitter every 10 minutes– I’ll be paying attention to the speakers and asking good questions!  I’ll also try to have a … Continue reading →

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