Military Transition

2016’s Best & Worst States for Military Retirees

A study looked at living conditions, potential jobs and more to find the best and worst states for military retirees to live....

CSU Biomedical Engineering student Edwin Vasquez

Four College Degrees Veterans Need to Consider

These lesser-known degrees can lead to careers that dovetail well with military experience.

Marine Sgt. Courtney Jewel takes notes during the Staff Sergeant Transition Seminar at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina, September 24, 2019. (U.S. Marine Corps/Gavin Umboh)

Military Transition Assistance Program Overview

What is the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) and how can it help you? We break down the TAP process.

Laura Stanley, a Department of Navy Civilian Employee Assistance Program (DONCEAP) program manager assigned to the Office of Civilian Human Resources, discusses the benefits of DONCEAP at her desk in Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D.C., March 9, 2016. (U.S. Navy/Mark Burrell)

Transition Assistance Program Capstone: What to Expect

During this capstone check-in, a transition official will make sure you've checked all the boxes -- literally -- on your DD-2...

Individual Transition Planning

All military personnel transitioning out of the service go through the same fundamental stages.

Senior Airman Michael Vigil, a 19th Maintenance Squadron non-destructive inspection examiner, looks through a College Level Examination Program book July 22, 2014, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force/Mercedes Muro)

Transition GPS Offers 3 Specialized Courses

Depending on your plans after leaving the military, specialized training is available to help you reach your goals.

Taking Charge of Your Transition

Navigating the intricacies of higher education can be a challenge but there is help available.

U.S. Navy Lt. Matthew Stroup, left, and Sophia Haberman, Naval Surface and Mine Warfighting Development Center, examine ways to attract new talent through strategic communication. (Dept. of Defense photo)

How the Department of Labor Helps Veterans Find Jobs

American Job Centers (or AJCs) provide free help to job seekers for a variety of career and employment-related needs.

How Does Networking Help Veterans Land a Job?

Spraying resumes to hundreds of job positions is the chosen strategy for many veterans. Unfortunately, it's entirely ineffect...

Soldiers from the 248th Aviation Support Battalion, Iowa Army National Guard, take the oath of re-enlistment at the Udairi Airfield, Camp Buehring, Kuwait, Feb. 4, 2018. (U.S. Army photo/Andrew Shipley)

Back at Work? Tips for Guard & Reservists

If you are a reservist or in the National Guard and returning home from deployment, you may already know that the transition...

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