Did you complete your doctorate while on active duty?

I got lucky.. I started college after I retired, with VEAP ($225 a month while I went to school), graduated in 3 years, the last year I was able to convert to the GI BILL.. Started work as a Comp Sci supporting the Navy and Marines. Between the Navy (Civ) and GI Bill they paid for my Masters, and most of my Doctorate. No way would I have been able to do any of it while on Active Duty.

I have had several Veterans come work for me, and I've all but required them to go to school. Can't be an engineer, or make engineer money with a HS Diploma, and while going to school Full Time (3 classes a semester??) they get tuition, a stipend for books, AND a Housing Allowance.. all money they have earned with their service, and if you don't go, it's like writing a check to the Gov't for $50 -100K.. I've had many go on to a Masters Degree (we have an excellent program with John's Hopkins), and only a few that have pursued a Doctorate.. again great local programs provided close to work.

Bob (DEng)

I did my doctorate after I retired. But knew of others who was given an assignment to complete a doctorate. A big portion of doctorate work is reading and writing. Depending on what area you are working in would play a large role. But with a laptop and internet it is doable, but again depending on your field of study as each field of study requires different tyoes of work.

Used the GI Bill to complete mine after completing my Vietnam tour in June 1970. Had to take some additional required courses and teach two years in my subject area. So I didn’t get all of the courses plus my research completed until July 1974. Could never have done it without the GI Bill.

Yes, once I completed my assigned duties, I worked on my research and papers.