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NFL Players Who Served in the Military: From the Gridiron to the Battlefield
The NFL is full of tough guys. But some of its toughest players have stories that go well beyond football. They’ve served in Vietnam. They’ve
The Scariest Things You Can Hear After Leaving the Military
Forget haunted houses. Nothing prepares you for the terrifying things people say when you trade military life for the civilian world. There are plenty of
You Get One Back: Which Military Perk Are You Choosing?
Imagine you could take one thing back. Not the 0500 formations. Not the mandatory fun. Definitely not the paperwork. We’re talking about the good stuff.
15 *Nearly* Free Things Veterans Can Do Before Winter
Summer is over. Fine. We accept it. The cooler is back in the garage, somebody has already put pumpkin spice in foods that never asked
17 Things Veterans Understand That Civilians Probably Never Will
There are certain things about military life that are difficult to explain to someone who wasn’t there. Not the big things. Civilians understand deployments are
Where Were You on September 11, 2001?
Twenty-five years later, members of the G.I. Jobs community share the ordinary moments they still remember from an extraordinary day. Earlier this week, we asked
12 Military Movies to Watch Before Patriot Day
September is one of those months when military history feels a little closer. Football season starts. The American flag seems to be everywhere. Veterans start
The Veteran’s Field Guide to Football Tailgating
Because apparently, after years of learning how to prepare for the unexpected, we’re going to use those skills to grill 47 burgers in a parking
12 Best College Football Towns for Veterans
Big stadiums, legendary tailgates and plenty to do after the final whistle. These college towns offer Veterans more than just a Saturday football game. The
12 of the Best BBQ Restaurants Near Military Bases
Because every PCS comes with one very important question: Where’s the good BBQ? From just-outside-the-gate favorites to road-trip-worthy smokehouses, here’s where to find the good
15 Veteran-Owned Coffee Companies Serving Some Seriously Good Coffee
Last Updated: August 2026. G.I. Jobs periodically reviews this list to confirm that featured companies remain active and Veteran-owned. From small-batch roasters to neighborhood coffee
15 Veteran Podcasts Worth Adding to Your Playlist
Short on time? Here’s where to start with our list of best Veteran podcasts: Whether you’re commuting to work, hitting the gym, tackling a weekend