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Jared Serbu, DoD Reporter, Federal News Radio

Three years ago, Congress ordered DoD start exploring the possibility of letting servicemembers earn civilian skill credentials while they\'re still in uniform....

Federal News Network Staff

April 28, 2015 4:31 pm

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Three years ago, Congress ordered DoD start exploring the possibility of letting servicemembers earn civilian skill credentials while they’re still in uniform. Military officials say they’ve done much more than study the issue: civilian credentialing programs have seen a dramatic expansion over the last several years, giving servicemembers tens of thousands of new skill certifications that are recognized by private sector employers. Federal News Radio DoD Reporter Jared Serbu has the details.