Wilmington University Military Affairs

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Take a look at the NEW Post-9/11 GI Bill rates from 1 Aug 2026 to 31 July 2027!

https://www.va.gov/education/benefit-rates/post-9-11-gi-bill-rates/

09/01/2026

Classes are back in session. Put your G.I. Bill benefits to work.

Visit choose.va.gov to learn more. 🇺🇸

08/31/2026

Welcome Week giveaway. 🐾

What's one thing you always carry in your backpack at WilmU (besides books)? 🎒

Tag a classmate & follow us () for a chance to win Wildcat swag. ⭐🏫

08/29/2026

WILDCAT WELCOME WEEK IS COMING TO DOVER AFB!

Wilmington University’s Wildcat Welcome Week runs Monday, August 31 – Friday, September 4, 2026 and the Office of Military Affairs is excited to celebrate with our military-connected students at Dover AFB!

📍 Wilmington University – Dover AFB
261 Chad Street, Room 301
Dover AFB, DE 19902

🎉 WELCOME STATION | Mon.–Fri. | 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Stop by our office throughout the week for a snack and WilmU giveaway bag, and take a moment to connect with the Office of Military Affairs team and your fellow Wildcats.

🍕 PIZZA AT DAFB | Wednesday, Sept. 2 | 12–2 p.m.
We're bringing the food and Wildcat spirit to Dover AFB! Stop by for Pizza at DAFB, meet fellow WilmU students and members of our military-connected community, and take a break from your day.

Whether you're active duty, a military spouse, veteran, dependent, or another member of the WilmU military-connected community, we'd love to see you!

Come by, grab some pizza, pick up a giveaway, and show your Wildcat Pride!

For the complete Wildcat Welcome Week schedule, visit:

08/26/2026

Calling all GI Bill® beneficiaries: take the guesswork out of managing your benefits and get what you need instantly! You can view your remaining benefits online—anytime, anywhere.

In just seconds, you can:

• See your education benefits on record (including Post‑9/11 GI Bill, Montgomery GI Bill, DEA, Fry Scholarship, and more).

• Check how many months of benefits you’ve used and how many you have left.

• Print and share as proof of eligibility.

Click the link in the comments to login and view your current benefits information.

08/26/2026

Transitioning Soldiers, veterans, and military spouses: Are you ready to continue serving in a new mission? FEMA has career opportunities across the country that may align with your military training, leadership, and experience.
Current openings may include:
✅ Emergency Management Specialists
✅ Logistics Management Specialists
✅ Human Resources Specialists
✅ Grants and Contract Specialists
✅ Investigators
✅ Civil Engineers
✅ IT Specialists
✅ Police Officers
✅ Materials Handlers
✅ Maintenance and Mechanical positions
✅ Public Affairs professionals
✅ Administrative and supervisory leaders
📍 Opportunities may be available in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Texas, California, Illinois, Washington state, Georgia, Colorado, Puerto Rico, and other locations.
Some announcements are open to the public, while others are limited to current federal employees or applicants who qualify under specific hiring authorities. Review each announcement carefully for veteran and military-spouse hiring pathways.
⚠️ Pay close attention to application deadlines. Some announcements close within days—or earlier if FEMA reaches its application limit.
🔎 Explore current FEMA opportunities and apply through USAJOBS: [https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=FEMA](https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?k=FEMA)
Your military experience has prepared you to lead, solve problems, and accomplish the mission. Don’t wait until an announcement closes to decide you were qualified—start your search today!

08/25/2026

⚡ Unlock New Career Opportunities with the AFCT!
Are you looking to qualify for Officer Candidate School (OCS) or re-class your MOS to a different specialty? Your path starts with the Armed Forces Classification Test (AFCT)!

As a drilling Army National Guard Soldier, you can take the AFCT at no cost to raise your GT and Line Scores.
📝 How to apply:
Coordinate with your unit to obtain a DA Form 4187 (Request for Personnel Action)

Have your Unit Commander sign the form

Submit it to your state Education Services Officer (ESO) or Test Control Officer (TCO) to get scheduled

📚 Need to prep?
Access the self-paced Online Academic Skills Course (OASC) for free test prep in math, reading, and vocabulary at dantes.petersons.com