The Military Transition Blog
I am building this blog to be the premiere non-DoD/.mil site information resource for transitioning military members on the web.
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Transitioning out of the military shouldn’t be this hard. You shouldn’t have to look in 5 regs, ask 10 people, and get 3 different answers to figure out the correct steps. Help me make it easier.
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The VA “Intent to File” Explained
So... ya'll know (or I hope you know by now) my goal with this blog is to get information out to you as quickly as I'm learning it. Well, that motto has caused me to try something new. I am constantly pinging my friends, associates, and colleagues for...
Surviving the Guilt of Leaving the Military
You have decided to separate from the military. You are excited, but then you immediately dread. Dread and guilt. Why do you feel this way and what can you do about it?
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Perfectly Prepare Your LinkedIn Profile for your Post-Military Transition
Your bottom to top step-by-step guide to crafting the perfect LinkedIn profile for your transition out of the military into the civilian sector.
Your 24-Month Military Transition Timeline
You have decided to end your military service. ETS. Expiration of term of service or retirement. Your gut is telling you that you have made the right decision. However, your head is making you feel nervous, nauseous, and terrified. Your heart is questioning how...
The Importance of Your Security Clearance in Your Military Transition
Timing your military transition to coincide with the remaining active period of your security clearance is paramount. Making a hasty or knee-jerk decision to separate or retire from the military without calculating the time it will take your personnel office to...
The “180-day Rule” Waiting Period for Military Retirees
The mandatory 180-day waiting period for military retirees pursuing federal jobs was enacted in 1964 but went through a long suspension from 2001 until 2016 as a result of a state of national emergency caused by the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The 180-day waiting period is for retirees and does not apply to those separating from military service.
3 Ideas for Your Military Uniforms After You Transition
Everyone who joins the military is issued several sets of uniforms has to purchase them, or they do a combination of both. And, everyone who joins the military eventually transitions out of it. That leaves many with the daunting question of what to do with their...
When to Tell Your Commander You’re Getting Out
The decision to separate or retire from the military is usually a difficult one. That decision is compounded by the stress of having to tell those in your chain of command your plans. But their knowledge of your plans is inevitable, yet you should not tell...
4 Steps to a Successful Transition Out of the Military
Leaving the military, whether retiring or separating is a HUGE decision. There are all sorts of implications: financial, emotional, psychological, familial, etc. While in the military, you tend to identify as a servicemember. You are an Airman, Soldier, Marine, or...
Get Paid to Work for a Civilian Company While Active Duty
Yes, I said what I said and I meant it. You have the unique opportunity to work for a civilian company and continue to receive your military pay and benefits for up to 180 days immediately before an approved date of separation (DOS) or date of retirement from the...
I started this blog with so much passion and drive, then COVID-19 hit, and work-life non-balance got in the way. But as of January 1st, 2021, I am back on the case. This proves my point about preparation for your transition…don’t let anything get in the way of your exit from the military!
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