Staying physically fit after the military is essential for Veterans. Fitness supports overall well-being and can help with the transition to civilian life.
WARTAC trains separating service members to become VA Veteran Service Representatives (VSR) or rating Veteran Service Representatives (RVSR) with the Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA). These federal employees are instrumental in delivering earned benefits to Veterans.
When a transitional housing option for Veterans closed, Columbia VA made sure Veterans had access to safe and stable housing
Veteran Sponsorship Partnership Network helps connect transitioning service members and their families to VA services and community resources.
Veteran served two years in the Air Force and transitioned to the Space Force as a conjunction analysis operator. Now, he chooses VA for his care.
Transitioning to civilian life was not easy for Army Veteran Gregory Dwight Saunders. With VA’s help he went from homeless to a VA supervisor.
VA offers many resources, such as VA Solid Start, Post-9/11 Military2VA Case Management Program and My HealtheVet, for Veterans in transition to civilian life.
Retired Coast Guardsman Melvin W. Williams Jr. enlisted when “The Coast Guard was going through a transitional period of integration.”
The transition to civilian life can feel daunting. VA has services and resources to help you on your journey beyond military service.
HireMilitary helps Veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find their next great job.
Onward to Opportunity is a free career training program providing professional certification and support to service members, Veterans and military spouses.
Transitioning out of the military back into civilian life can trigger a world of uncertainty and confusion for many service members. Choosing your career path and integrating back into your community after being immersed in a regimented military culture presents challenges that may take some time to overcome.