Transition

News, updates, explainers and guides about transitioning out of the military.

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Air Force

The Air Force has not approved any religious waivers for the COVID vaccine

By David Roza

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Army

From combat to coding: Former Army Ranger explains how to break into tech after the military

By Alex Proskurnya

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Branch

Marine Corps announces career-ending consequences for Marines refusing to get COVID vaccine

By Jeff Schogol

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Air Force

Airman makes video asking where vets discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine can find work

By David Roza, Jeff Schogol

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Army

Army refuses to say whether officer’s resignation letter citing ‘Marxist takeover of the military’ is real

By Haley Britzky

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Education

Stackable degree programs are perfect for military veterans

By Meredith Mathis

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Air Force

No, F-22 pilots aren’t ‘walking off the job’ to avoid the COVID-19 vaccine

By David Roza

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Afghanistan War

Marine officer says he’s resigning his commission to ‘bring the system down’ over Afghanistan withdrawal

By David Roza

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Military Life

Servicemember to citizen: a few things to keep in mind

By Chris Stevens

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Analysis

Here’s what will happen to US troops who refuse mandatory COVID-19 vaccines

By Jeff Schogol

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Army

Erik Bartell on finding your tribe

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Air Force

Air Force finally boots prominent white supremacist after months of review

By David Roza

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Branch

Marine Corps boots lieutenant allegedly tied to white supremacists

By Jeff Schogol

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Jobs

A Fannie Mae Manager Explains Why He Hires Veterans: ‘I Want Change Agents’

By Hirepurpose

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Army

Self-proclaimed ‘incel’ allegedly joined Army to train for mass shooting of women but washed out after 4 months

By Jeff Schogol

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Enlisting

6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service

By Sarah Sicard

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Analysis

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

By Haley Britzky

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Jobs

Translating your military service into a career

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Military Life

5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’

By Paul D. Mooney

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Military Life

Staying connected after service

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Benefits & Pay

7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

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Benefits & Pay

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

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Military Life

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

By James Clark

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Air Force

Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

By David Roza

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Culture

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

By Task & Purpose

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Jobs

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

By Meredith Mathis

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Jobs

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

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Military Life

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

By Justin Burgess

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Jobs

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

By Justin Burgess

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Jobs

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

By David Roza

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Military Life

Helping veterans and their families find support and community

By Task & Purpose

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Jobs

Women Veterans Find Success In Tech Roles At Verizon

By Hirepurpose

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Jobs

Helping injured veterans find their next mission

By Task & Purpose

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Active Duty

Free specialized and confidential coaching and assistance

By Task & Purpose

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Jobs

Verizon recognizes the value of veterans

By Hirepurpose

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Jobs

Looking for a career in the tech industry? Microsoft Software and Systems Academy is looking for service members like you

By Justin Burgess

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Analysis

‘It got stupid’ and the many other reasons troops chose to leave the military

By Haley Britzky

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Benefits & Pay

8 Ways To Be Financially Prepared For Civilian Life

By Clay Gabhart

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Jobs

5 tips for how to successfully transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

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Jobs

5 Tips For How To Ace Every Job Interview

By Mario L. Mangiameli

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Army

This Army unit will now immediately start separating soldiers found guilty of assault or harassment

By Haley Britzky

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Military Life

Why did you get out of the military?

By Haley Britzky

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Benefits & Pay

How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military

By Meredith Mathis

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Benefits & Pay

What Happens When Veterans Receive Bad Paper Discharges?

By Tessa Poppe

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Jobs

Microsoft Software & Systems Academy Prepares Veteran For Successful Career Through Staffing Firm Robert Half

By Hirepurpose

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Branch

Neo-Nazi Lance Corporal Is Now An Ex-Marine

By Jeff Schogol

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Analysis

Why it’s so difficult for the military to weed out extremists

By Jeff Schogol

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Branch

Meet ‘Veteran With A Sign,’ the Marine grunt who became a meme philosopher

By James Clark

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Jobs

After Viral Meme, Can Black Rifle Coffee Company Really Hire 10,000 Veterans?

By Adam Linehan

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Branch

The ‘QAnon shaman’ guy got kicked out of the Navy for refusing a vaccine

By James Clark

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Air Force

Tired of active duty? Air Force offers options to get out or transfer to the reserves

By David Roza

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Branch

Marine Corps boots infantryman investigated for sharing alleged white supremacist material

By Paul Szoldra

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Benefits & Pay

3 things you need to be doing right now if you’re junior enlisted

By Meredith Mathis

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Branch

A Marine vet’s best advice for post-military life: Don’t drop your pack

By Lizann Lightfoot

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Army

The Army is kicking out that lieutenant who made a Holocaust joke on TikTok

By James Clark

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Air Force

That time Hunter S. Thompson wrote the greatest press release in military history

By James Clark

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Air Force

Meet the former Air Force test pilot who broke into the marijuana industry and wants you to join him

By James Clark

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Education

Here are 3 degree paths that may be a natural fit for military members

By Meredith Mathis

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Jobs

Your Best Career Move After The Military May Be Sideways

By Nina Semczuk

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Jobs

Here’s why military veterans are a natural fit to play in the NFL

By Justin Burgess

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Education

Going back to school on the GI Bill? Learn from those who did it the hard way

By Justin Burgess

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Jobs

How to position yourself for a post-service career in technology

By Meredith Mathis

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Jobs

Civilian Packing List: Everything you need for a successful transition out of the military

By Meredith Mathis

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Jobs

Do you have what it takes to join the Secret Service?

By Meredith Mathis

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