Natalie Gross

Military Times contributor and former reporter Natalie Gross hosts the Spouse Angle podcast. She grew up in a military family and has a master’s degree in journalism from Georgetown University.


  • 5 critical questions to ask before you go to college
    5 critical questions to ask before you go to college

    You’re about to leave the military armed with a robust set of education benefits, and you’re ready to pursue a college degree. And, if you’re like most other transitioning service members, that step comes with a myriad of questions about where to go, what to study and how to research colleges.

  • Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos
    Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos

    Boyd Renner’s first tattoo honors his wife with a design inspired by her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and a one-of-a-kind ingredient: her DNA.

  • 7 resume tips to help you land that next job
    7 resume tips to help you land that next job

    When it comes to applying for jobs, you can’t always rely on your charm to make a good first impression. In many cases, it’s up to a piece of paper. So what makes a resume go in the “yes” pile instead of the trash? We asked three veteran employment experts for some ideas. 1. Learn…

  • 8 tips for women entrepreneurs
    8 tips for women entrepreneurs

    Essential tips for starting a business, from experts at a conference led by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

  • 6 tips to start your business from scratch
    6 tips to start your business from scratch

    For veterans with more experience on the battlefield than in the board room, sometimes the hardest part about launching a business is knowing where to start.

  • From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey
    From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey

    This Army officer took two decades of experience leading soldiers, including in combat, and figured out how to take that into the classroom to help school-age girls.

  • Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions
    Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions

    A Ranger Panties-wearing veteran entrepreneur from Ohio has found a new mission through his nonprofit, Team Some Assembly Required.

  • 53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list
    53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list

    The latest Military Times Best: Franchises rankings are out, and 53 companies have made our 2018 list of the best franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees.

  • See what changes could be coming to TAP
    See what changes could be coming to TAP

    New legislation introduced on Capitol Hill this week seeks to boost participation rates in specialized workshops in education, technical skills and entrepreneurship offered through the Defense Department’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP.

  • This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings
    This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings

    A 36-year-old Army veteran has started a nonprofit inspired by his own life experiences — the struggles with loneliness after the military and suicidal thoughts, as well as a lifetime of gardening. With six acres of farmland in rural north Georgia, he hopes to show veterans from across the country that they’re not alone.

  • 5 critical questions to ask before you go to college
    5 critical questions to ask before you go to college

    You’re about to leave the military armed with a robust set of education benefits, and you’re ready to pursue a college degree. And, if you’re like most other transitioning service members, that step comes with a myriad of questions about where to go, what to study and how to research colleges.

  • Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos
    Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos

    Boyd Renner’s first tattoo honors his wife with a design inspired by her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and a one-of-a-kind ingredient: her DNA.

  • 7 resume tips to help you land that next job
    7 resume tips to help you land that next job

    When it comes to applying for jobs, you can’t always rely on your charm to make a good first impression. In many cases, it’s up to a piece of paper. So what makes a resume go in the “yes” pile instead of the trash? We asked three veteran employment experts for some ideas. 1. Learn…

  • 8 tips for women entrepreneurs
    8 tips for women entrepreneurs

    Essential tips for starting a business, from experts at a conference led by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

  • 6 tips to start your business from scratch
    6 tips to start your business from scratch

    For veterans with more experience on the battlefield than in the board room, sometimes the hardest part about launching a business is knowing where to start.

  • From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey
    From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey

    This Army officer took two decades of experience leading soldiers, including in combat, and figured out how to take that into the classroom to help school-age girls.

  • Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions
    Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions

    A Ranger Panties-wearing veteran entrepreneur from Ohio has found a new mission through his nonprofit, Team Some Assembly Required.

  • 53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list
    53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list

    The latest Military Times Best: Franchises rankings are out, and 53 companies have made our 2018 list of the best franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees.

  • See what changes could be coming to TAP
    See what changes could be coming to TAP

    New legislation introduced on Capitol Hill this week seeks to boost participation rates in specialized workshops in education, technical skills and entrepreneurship offered through the Defense Department’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP.

  • This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings
    This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings

    A 36-year-old Army veteran has started a nonprofit inspired by his own life experiences — the struggles with loneliness after the military and suicidal thoughts, as well as a lifetime of gardening. With six acres of farmland in rural north Georgia, he hopes to show veterans from across the country that they’re not alone.

  • 5 critical questions to ask before you go to college
    5 critical questions to ask before you go to college

    You’re about to leave the military armed with a robust set of education benefits, and you’re ready to pursue a college degree. And, if you’re like most other transitioning service members, that step comes with a myriad of questions about where to go, what to study and how to research colleges.

  • Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos
    Retired SEAL’s company puts DNA in tattoos

    Boyd Renner’s first tattoo honors his wife with a design inspired by her lifelong battle with cystic fibrosis and a one-of-a-kind ingredient: her DNA.

  • 7 resume tips to help you land that next job
    7 resume tips to help you land that next job

    When it comes to applying for jobs, you can’t always rely on your charm to make a good first impression. In many cases, it’s up to a piece of paper. So what makes a resume go in the “yes” pile instead of the trash? We asked three veteran employment experts for some ideas. 1. Learn…

  • 8 tips for women entrepreneurs
    8 tips for women entrepreneurs

    Essential tips for starting a business, from experts at a conference led by Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families.

  • 6 tips to start your business from scratch
    6 tips to start your business from scratch

    For veterans with more experience on the battlefield than in the board room, sometimes the hardest part about launching a business is knowing where to start.

  • From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey
    From hunting bin Laden to mentoring young girls: A retired Army officer’s journey

    This Army officer took two decades of experience leading soldiers, including in combat, and figured out how to take that into the classroom to help school-age girls.

  • Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions
    Vets’ nonprofit trains amputees in athletic competitions

    A Ranger Panties-wearing veteran entrepreneur from Ohio has found a new mission through his nonprofit, Team Some Assembly Required.

  • 53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list
    53 companies named to Military Times Best: Franchises 2018 list

    The latest Military Times Best: Franchises rankings are out, and 53 companies have made our 2018 list of the best franchises for veterans and military-connected franchisees.

  • See what changes could be coming to TAP
    See what changes could be coming to TAP

    New legislation introduced on Capitol Hill this week seeks to boost participation rates in specialized workshops in education, technical skills and entrepreneurship offered through the Defense Department’s Transition Assistance Program, or TAP.

  • This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings
    This vet’s farm grows squash, carrots and new beginnings

    A 36-year-old Army veteran has started a nonprofit inspired by his own life experiences — the struggles with loneliness after the military and suicidal thoughts, as well as a lifetime of gardening. With six acres of farmland in rural north Georgia, he hopes to show veterans from across the country that they’re not alone.