Technology designed from the inside out · by a veteran, for veterans and service members navigating transition, military marriage, and life abroad.
Built on real experience · not assumptions. Every feature earned through the actual process.
The complete military-to-civilian transition planning system. 44-task separation checklist, retirement pay calculator, VA guidance, certifications database, and AI-powered plans · for all 6 branches.
The definitive event discovery app for service members stationed in Europe. Wine festivals, Christmas markets, castle day trips, and local gems · all near your base, with real GPS and Google Maps directions.
The complete military marriage guide for newly married U.S. service members and their spouses. 12 guided modules covering DEERS, BAH, TRICARE, legal documents, deployment prep, and more · with an AI advisor 24/7.
KIBU Global Ventures LLC was founded by SFC Kirk A. Bucknor, a U.S. Army Sergeant First Class and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt currently stationed in Germany, approaching retirement after a distinguished military career.
KIBU was born out of gaps Kirk experienced firsthand · the military gives you everything you need to serve, and almost nothing to help you leave. TransitionCommand started as a personal planning tool and became a product when it was clear thousands of others faced the same cliff.
Going Out came from being stationed in Europe and discovering incredible places by accident. My New Spouse came from watching junior enlisted couples navigate DEERS, BAH, and TRICARE with no guide. Every product KIBU builds solves a problem Kirk personally lived.
From TransitionCommand to Going Out to My New Spouse · real feedback from service members and families.
"I've been through two separations helping soldiers out-process and I've never seen a checklist as thorough as TransitionCommand. The certification paths alone saved me 10 hours of research."
"I've been stationed in Germany for 3 years and discovered more cool places in my first week with Going Out than in the first two years on my own. The Christmas market alerts are a game changer."
"Finally an app that actually understands the military. The VA tab alone is worth the price · it walks you through BDD timing in a way my actual TAP class didn't."
"My husband and I have been stationed in Vicenza for two years. Going Out showed us places we didn't even know were 45 minutes away. The curator notes from Kirk are exactly what you need · not tourist fluff."
"The Navy rating certifications are spot-on. It mapped my IT rating straight to CompTIA Security+ and Network+ with the funding path already figured out. Saved me weeks."
"We got married two weeks before deployment. My New Spouse walked us through every single thing we needed · DEERS, BAH, the POA. I don't know how we would have figured it out without it."
"$39.99 is less than one TAP class lunch. The finance tab alone · the retirement pay calculator · told me things my finance office couldn't. This should be issued at every PDHA."
"Every weekend since downloading Going Out has been better than the six months before it. Castles, wine festivals, day hikes · all sorted by how far I am. It actually works."
"As a spouse I had no idea what any of this stuff meant · TRICARE, DEERS, BAH. The spouse view explained everything in plain English. The AI advisor answered questions at midnight when I was panicking."
"I'm Air Force and was worried this was just an Army app. My AFSC mapped perfectly to civilian IT certs and the AI resume builder nailed my experience. Highly recommend to any separating airman."
"I've been through two separations helping soldiers out-process and I've never seen a checklist as thorough as TransitionCommand. The certification paths alone saved me 10 hours of research."
"I've been stationed in Germany for 3 years and discovered more cool places in my first week with Going Out than in the first two years on my own. The Christmas market alerts are a game changer."
"Finally an app that actually understands the military. The VA tab alone is worth the price · it walks you through BDD timing in a way my actual TAP class didn't."
"My husband and I have been stationed in Vicenza for two years. Going Out showed us places we didn't even know were 45 minutes away. The curator notes from Kirk are exactly what you need · not tourist fluff."
"The Navy rating certifications are spot-on. It mapped my IT rating straight to CompTIA Security+ and Network+ with the funding path already figured out. Saved me weeks."
"We got married two weeks before deployment. My New Spouse walked us through every single thing we needed · DEERS, BAH, the POA. I don't know how we would have figured it out without it."
"$39.99 is less than one TAP class lunch. The finance tab alone · the retirement pay calculator · told me things my finance office couldn't. This should be issued at every PDHA."
"Every weekend since downloading Going Out has been better than the six months before it. Castles, wine festivals, day hikes · all sorted by how far I am. It actually works."
"As a spouse I had no idea what any of this stuff meant · TRICARE, DEERS, BAH. The spouse view explained everything in plain English. The AI advisor answered questions at midnight when I was panicking."
"I'm Air Force and was worried this was just an Army app. My AFSC mapped perfectly to civilian IT certs and the AI resume builder nailed my experience. Highly recommend to any separating airman."
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