Ho Lin

Ho Lin has over a decade of experience on the Military.com team as a writer and editor. He specializes in benefits and veteran jobs content, providing valuable insight into how to navigate changes in benefits and opportunities for post-military employment. Ho creates custom videos for Military.com’s video section. He has degrees from Brown University and Johns Hopkins University.

Email: ho.lin@monster.com

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5 Underrated Spring Break Getaways

You know all about Cancun and Miami Beach and all the other usual spring break hotspots, but how about some less heralded des...

Washington DC Military Sites: 9 Must-sees

9 Must-see Military Sites to Visit in Washington, D.C.

Here's a rundown of nine must-see military history sites in Washington DC, as well as some extra suggestions for places close...

Army West Point football coach Jeff Monken leads the Army football team as they "Sing Second". (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Josephine Pride)

Five Ways to Build a Winning Financial Playbook

Military.com and MoneyLion celebrate the Army-Navy football game this week with these five keys for your financial pla...

Marine Corps Master Sergeant Blaine Scott and General James Conway.

Out of the Military, Into the Great Outdoors: Interview with Gen. James Conway and Master Sgt. Blaine Scott

Military.com interviews Marine Corps veterans James Conway and Blaine Scott to get their insights about the great leap to civ...

Marine Corps General James Conway and Master Sergeant Blaine Scott. (Photo: Ho Lin, Military.com)

Five Transition Tips from Two American Heroes

In a wide-ranging conversation, two Marine Corps veterans provide key tips for veterans seeking to avoid the transition blues...

Marine Corps veteran with service member

8 Ways to Express Appreciation on Veterans Day

Veterans Day is an important day for showing appreciation to members of our military - here's a few suggestions on how to do...

Nike and Colin Kaepernick: The Kneeling Debate Continues

U.S. Marine Corps Veterans salute during the 5th Marines Vietnam War Memorial unveiling ceremony in the Camp San Mateo Memorial Garden at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. (U.S. Marine Corps/Rhita Daniel)

The History of Veterans Day

Veterans Day, formerly known as Armistice Day, was originally set as a U.S. legal holiday to honor the end of World War I, wh...

Airmen of the 455th Expeditionary Knowledge Operations Management office sort boxes and envelopes for personnel at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Chris Willis.)

What to Send Someone Who Is Deployed

Receiving a care package from home can be a morale booster for a deployed service member -- here are tips on what to send.

Honor the Fallen: The Flying Fireman

This Special Forces vet gave all on 9/11. Now his son serves, too.

Official Coast Guard painting of Signalman Douglas Munro’s last moments while evacuating Marines at Guadalcanal. The painting’s original title was “Douglas A. Munro Covers the Withdrawal of the 7th Marines at Guadalcanal,” and was painted by artist Bernard D’Andrea.

This World War II Hero Is the Only Coast Guard Member with a Medal of Honor

Douglas Munro is the only Coast Guardsman with a Medal of Honor (so far). To hundreds of Marines at Guadalcanal on Sept. 27,...

Army veteran Mick Doto hits the slopes at Snowmass, Colorado.

Wounded Army Warrior Finds Inspiration on the Slopes

Mick Doto has been challenged by TBI and other combat injuries, but he's found empowerment and inspiration from the National...

Army veteran Ted Wade, instructor Andrea Prudhomme, and Sarah Wade atop Snowmass Mountain during DAV's National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic.

Mountain Family: Military Couple Heal Their Wounds at Sports Clinic

For Ted and Sarah Wade, participating at the National Disabled Veterans Winter Sports Clinic isn't just about rehabilitation...

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10 Best Places for Military Retirees

What are the 10 best places for military retirees to launch second careers? Find out which cities made it on the list.

Deadly Day in Spec Ops History: The Chinook Crash

On August 6, 2011, on the deadliest day in special operations history, 17 Navy SEALs died when a Chinook helicopter crashed.

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Heckler & Koch wrote on Facebook Feb. 19, 2019, "A fresh batch of M27 rifles leaving Georgia headed to the Devil Dogs. If any of you crayon eaters are reading this, please treat them nice, even though we built them to be Marine proof." Heckler & Koch photo via Facebook

Gun Maker Calls Marines 'Crayon Eaters' in Viral Facebook Post

Marines love H&K's rifles, but do they love the company's sense of humor too?

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Always Wanted to Own a Military Tactical Vehicle? Here's Your Chance

Seven-tons and ITV Growlers are going on sale soon.

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A Coast Guard lieutenant is accused of plans to "murder innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country."

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Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker, a 3rd Infantry Division Soldier who was assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, and killed in action in Iraq in 2003, is depicted in a photo illustration alongside the Distinguished Service Cross medal, which he is slated to posthumously receive April 5, 2019, for his heroic actions during Operation Iraqi Freedom. (U.S. Army photo illustration by Master Sgt. Shelia L. Cooper)

Soldier Killed in Baghdad Invasion Will Receive Distinguished Service Cross

Staff Sgt. Stevon A. Booker was killed protecting his platoon's flank as his unit worked to topple Saddam Hussein's regime.

A U.S. Army Infantryman with the 10th Mountain Division assigned to the East African Response Force puts on his body armor in preparation for an emergency deployment exercise on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 1, 2018. (U.S. Air Force/Senior Airman Haley D. Phillips)

Army to Test Out Lighter Body Armor Plates This Year

The Army's multi-component Soldier Protection System body armor features hard-armor plates designed to stop rifle rounds.

Vermont Army National Guard Adjutant General-elect Gregory Knight smiles as he speaks to reporters after his election at the Vermont Statehouse on Thursday, Feb. 21, 2019 in Montpelier, Vermont. (AP Photo/Wilson Ring)

Vermont Lawmakers Choose 35-Year Veteran to Lead National Guard

Vermont Army National Guard Col. Gregory Knight was elected adjutant general out of a field of four candidates.

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The "Top Gun" house where Maverick and Charlie fell in love has been saved.

Quartermaster 2nd Class Taylor Miller, from Kent, Ohio, unfurls the union jack on the jack staff of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). Dwight D. Eisenhower is undergoing a planned incremental availability during the maintenance phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. (Kaleb Sarten/Navy)

Navy Ships Will Again Fly the Union Jack as US Enters Great Power Competition

Ships have been flying the First Navy Jack -- a symbol of the Global War on Terrorism -- since 2002.

Navy Secretary Richard V. Spencer is briefed by Lt. Cmdr. Chabonnie Alexander, USS Gerald R. Ford’s (CVN 78) ordnance handling officer, on the Upper Stage 1 advanced weapons elevator during a tour of the Navy’s newest aircraft carrier on Jan. 17, 2018. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kiana A. Raines)

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"In a perfect world -- and hindsight is 20/20 -- we would've built this back in probably 2008 and not today."

Air Force News

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Fatal A-29 Crash Caused by Pilot 'Overcontrol,' Probe Finds

An investigation found that the Navy pilot executed a turn that ultimately sent the aircraft diving into the ground.

A journalist raises his hand to ask a question during a news briefing by Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson, left, and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, right, at the Pentagon on Nov. 9, 2017. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

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Multiple women are well positioned for the nomination.

Festival attendees line up at the world's largest take-out box to try Panda Express' General Tso's Chicken at Chinatown Summer Nights on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Casey Rodgers/Invision for Panda Restaurant Group/AP Images)

These New Restaurants Are Coming to Army, Air Force Bases in 2019

Panda Express and Muscle Maker Grill are among the new restaurants coming to Air Force and Army bases this year.

Marine Corps News

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He Was Fired for Degrading Female Marines. Now He Wants Marines to Learn from His Mistakes.

Lt. Col. Taylor White is sharing his hard-learned lessons as the Marine Corps works to combat a culture of sexism.

In this Oct. 5, 2018 photo the U. S. Supreme Court building stands quietly before dawn in Washington. (AP Photo/J. David Ake)

Supreme Court: Retirees Can Be Court-Martialed for Crimes Committed After Service

In denying a recent petition, the U.S. Supreme Court preserves UCMJ jurisdiction for retirees.

Maj. Gen. Vincent A. Coglianese, commander, Marine Corps Installations Command, speaks with key leaders in energy conservation about current energy projects on Marine Corps Air Station Miramar at MCAS Miramar, Calif., Feb. 21, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps photo/Jake McClung)

San Diego, Marines Corps Forge New Pact on Advanced Technologies

San Diego and the Marine Corps signed a formal agreement Thursday to cooperate on advanced technologies.

Coast Guard News

This image provided by the U.S. District Court in Maryland shows a photo of firearms and ammunition that was in the motion for detention pending trial in the case against Christopher Paul Hasson. (U.S. District Court via AP)

Trump Gets Briefing on Coast Guard Officer Accused of Having Hit List

Lt. Christopher Paul Hasson, of Maryland, was arrested last week on gun and drug charges.

Coast Guard Lieutenant Accused of Terrorist Plot Ordered to Pretrial Confinement

Lt. Christopher Paul Hasson allegedly had a target list that included politicians and media personalities.

Coast Guard Officer Accused of Terrorist Plot Targeting Media, Lawmakers

A Coast Guard lieutenant is accused of plans to "murder innocent civilians on a scale rarely seen in this country."