Ryan Gunning on Alabama's Bye Week: The Texas A&M Comeback and the Road to LSU
Ryan Gunning, Marine veteran and UA grad, on the Crimson Tide's fourth-quarter comeback over Texas A&M, the bye week, and the road to LSU and Bama Salute.
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Veteran Transition
Practical advice from Ryan Gunning for veterans heading from service to school and a civilian career: GI Bill, VR&E, internships and more.
FAFSA and Pell Grants for Veterans: Why You Should File Even With the GI Bill
Ryan Gunning on why student veterans should file the FAFSA: independent status, Pell Grants up to $7,395, and keeping GI Bill benefits off the income lines.
Ryan Gunning on Student Veteran Life at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa
Ryan Gunning on student veteran life at the University of Alabama: Veteran & Military Affairs, the Campus Veterans Association, Operation Iron Ruck, and owning your benefits.
Translating Military Experience Into a Civilian Resume
Ryan Gunning on turning military experience into a civilian resume: the JST, VMET, O*NET Military Crosswalk, results-focused bullets, and internships.
Ryan Gunning on the Crimson Tide: Tuscaloosa Game Days, the 2026 Season and Bama Salute
Marine veteran and University of Alabama graduate Ryan Gunning on the Crimson Tide's 2026 season, Bryant-Denny game days in Tuscaloosa, and Bama Salute.
SkillBridge: Civilian Job Training Before Your EAS
Ryan Gunning on DoD SkillBridge—civilian job training before EAS—and how Marines can start looking at opportunities while still on active duty.
Ryan Gunning in Tuscaloosa: From the Marine Corps to the University of Alabama
Ryan Gunning on his Tuscaloosa years: from four years in the Marine Corps to operations management degrees and President's List honors at the University of Alabama.
Making 36 Months Count: Planning a Bachelor's and Master's on the GI Bill
Ryan Gunning on planning a bachelor's and master's around 36 months of Post-9/11 GI Bill entitlement, plus Yellow Ribbon and the Rogers STEM Scholarship.
From the Marine Corps to College: Use Your Benefits and Build Your Resume
Ryan Gunning, Marine Corps veteran and University of Alabama graduate, on the Post-9/11 GI Bill, VR&E, Pell Grants, VA work-study, and why internships matter.