Free guides, checklists, and resources for service members transitioning out, military families stationed OCONUS, and newly married military couples.
Every separating service member gets a TAP certificate. Very few get a real plan. This guide walks you through the 12-month runway before your ETS date · the tasks, the timelines, and the mistakes that cost veterans months of income and benefits.
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Get TransitionCommand · $39 →Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine, Coast Guard, and Space Force COOL programs fund certifications and credentials for active duty service members. Most never use it. Here's exactly how to access yours before ETS.
The VA Benefits Delivery at Discharge program lets you file your claim 180-90 days before separation. Filing after ETS means months of delay. Here's what you need to know about the BDD window and how to use it.
Stationed at Ramstein, Kleber, or Panzer Kaserne? You have some of Europe's best destinations within a two-hour drive. Most soldiers leave without ever finding them. Here are ten worth your next 4-day weekend.
DEERS enrollment must happen immediately after marriage · not eventually. Delayed enrollment means delayed BAH, no dependent ID card, and no TRICARE coverage for your spouse. Here's what to do in the first 48 hours.
Civilian hiring managers don't know what a 92A, 25U, or 11B does. Your military experience is worth more than you think · but only if you translate it correctly. Here's the framework for turning your service record into a resume that gets interviews.
Most OCONUS families leave their tour with the same regret · we didn't explore enough. This guide covers how to plan ahead, find destinations near your base, and make every weekend a story worth telling.
Deploying within months of getting married is more common than it should be. This checklist covers the legal, financial, and administrative steps every newly married couple must complete before the soldier deploys.
TRICARE coverage doesn't end automatically at separation · but your enrollment window does. TRICARE Transitional covers 180 days post-ETS. Here's what to enroll in, when to do it, and what happens if you miss the window.
Veteran-Owned Small Businesses (VOSB) have access to federal set-aside contracts, sole-source awards, and dedicated procurement channels. If you're separating and considering entrepreneurship, here's what VOSB status gives you.