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8 G.I. JOBS | OCTOBER 2016 | GIJOBS.COM courtney.miller@victorymedia.com TAP/ACAP MANAGERS NEED MAGAZINES? E-MAIL COURTNEY MILLER EVERY ISSUE PUBLISHER'S NOTE Rich McCormack U.S. Navy, 4 years IT USED TO BE THAT a young man or woman who was trying to decide wheth- er to join the Army or go to college had to choose between adventure and edu- cation. With the exception of the ROTC, they were two very different paths. That changed when the Army launched Army University in July 2015. The university puts most of the Army's schools, educa- tion and training programs under one umbrella. It's an effort to help soldiers get recognized for their military training and experience through academic credit and civilian-recognized credentials such as certifications and licenses. Beginning on page 30, we talk to Command Sgt. Maj. David Davenport from the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) about Army U. and what it means to the average sol- dier. The conversation opens the education section. Our education cover- age includes conversations with two student veterans and a visit to a Jesuit university in Colorado that enrolls more than 1,400 service members, veterans and family members. Education is simply a path to a rewarding civilian career, and if you are heading straight to the workforce you'll find 3.5 million reasons to consider a civilian career in manufacturing begin- ning on page 56, including a list of Hot Jobs for Veterans. You'll also find great intel on finance and insurance careers, including conversations with post-9/11 veterans who are passionate about the field. This issue also features a group of post-9/11 veterans who are determined to build a Global War on Terror memorial on the national mall in Washington, D.C. Find out on page 20 what you can do to help the cause. Last but certainly not least, the crazy presidential election race this year com- pelled us to ask each of the three major candidates (yes, there are three) about the four issues that military families want to know about the most. You can find that coverage on page 14. No matter what your post-military plans include, you'll find invaluable re- sources in this issue and on GIJobs.com , where you can take the Transition Readi- ness Quiz or the Civilian Career FITness Quiz to see how prepared you really are. Best of luck, ADVENTURE OR EDUCATION? ARMY U. GIVES YOU BOTH! Publisher Rich McCormack Editor-in-Chief Shane Christopher Director of Continuing Education & Training Jolene Jefferies PRODUCTION Managing Editor Dan Fazio Senior Art Director Edgar Reynolds Lead Art Director Joe Maiocco Graphic Designer Mike Asper Senior Editor Matthew Pavelek Copy Editor Ellen Egley Contributing Writers Kathleen Ganster, Stacy Huisman, K.P. Kulski, Marty Levine, Andrea Peck, Tricia Ross, Hudson Saffell, Glen Stilson, Dan Swanson, Melanie Brassfield, Sara Hodon VP of Digital Media Sean McAlister Digital Marketing Manager Ian Blyth Digital Marketing SEO Manager Daniel Caliguire Assistant Digital Marketing Manager Bri Phillis CIRCULATION Customer Service Courtney Miller ADVERTISING VP of Business Development Scott Shaw VP of Sales Jeff Bucklew Director of Corporate Communications Susan Matis G.I. JOBS MAGAZINE IS PUBLISHED BY VICTORY MEDIA in conjunction with GIJobs.com MilitaryFriendly.com Guide to Military Friendly® Schools Military Spouse magazine MilitarySpouse.com Vetrepreneur magazine The National Veteran-Owned Business Association (NaVOBA) NaVOBA.com, BuyVeteran.com STEM Jobs SM magazine STEMjobs.com TO SUBSCIBE TO G.I. JOBS MAGAZINE Subscription Rate: $19.95/year or $11.95 for six months. Send a check or money order to G.I. Jobs magazine, 420 Rouser Road, Bldg. 3 Suite 101, Moon Township, PA 15108. Bulk subscription rates are available. Call (412) 269-1663 x164 for rates. Or visit us online at www.gijobs.com. G.I. Jobs magazine (ISSN 1545-9527) is published monthly by Victory Media Inc., 420 Rouser Road, Bldg. 3 Suite 101, Moon Township, PA 15108, tel: (412) 269-1663, fax: (412) 269-1646. The inclusion of advertising is considered a service to subscribers and is not an endorsement of products or concurrence with advertising claims. Copyright ©2001-2016 by Victory Media Inc. No part of the contents of this magazine may be reproduced by any means without the permission of Victory Media Inc. Victory Media is an independent, veteran-owned publisher and is not affiliated with or sponsored by the U.S. military.