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Civilian Jobs After Service As A Combat Medic

Civilian Jobs After Service As A Combat Medic

Updated: May 9, 2022

Combat medics have a tough job. They are responsible for emergency care on and off the battlefield, depending on mission requirements, operations tempo, and other factors. Each branch of the military has some form of a combat medic though they may have different career field names and job descriptions. In the Army, there is an […]

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Jobs That Favor Military Experience

Jobs That Favor Military Experience

Updated: July 11, 2021

There are plenty of jobs that favor military experience. The real question is, what type of jobs are these and who gets picked out of the pool of eligible military candidates. There are obvious career options for those who want to capitalize on their military experience–federal jobs are one of the most popular choices. That’s […]

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Transition Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Getting Out Of The Military

Transition Mistakes to Avoid When You’re Getting Out Of The Military

Updated: January 24, 2021

A good transition out of the military can set you up for civilian success. Similarly, a bad transition can make entering the civilian world a nightmare. As such, we’ll use this article to cover some major transition mistakes to avoid when you’re getting out of the military. Specifically, we’ll discuss the following: Military Transition Mistake […]

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DoD SkillBridge

DoD SkillBridge

Updated: July 11, 2021

What is the DoD SkillBridge program? When it is time to consider retiring or separating from military service, one important aspect of the transition is making sure you know how to apply your military job skills in a civilian environment and get caught up on the current job market’s practices, demands, and requirements. This isn’t […]

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Can You Quit The Military?

Can You Quit The Military?

Updated: October 25, 2020

Once you have signed on the dotted line and shipped out to boot camp, is it possible to quit the military? Many have tried, and even more have wondered if getting out early is a good option for them. There is no easy answer to the basic question since much depends on when and why […]

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Military Transition Programs

Military Transition Programs

Updated: December 24, 2022

Military transition programs are an important part of a servicemember’s journey from a military career to civilian life. Leaving military service is complicated–vets may require new housing, definitely need new careers in many cases, and there are transition-related complications such as retiring or separating from an overseas location that can require further assistance. What do […]

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Troops To Teachers

Troops To Teachers (TTT) Program

Updated: November 4, 2020

There are many career options for those in uniform to consider when leaving military service; but not as many have programs designed to help troops transition into specific career fields. The Troops To Teachers program is one such resource for any service member interested in teaching after leaving uniformed service. Troops To Teachers is a […]

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Military Separation Program Numbers

Separation Program Numbers (SPN Codes)

Updated: July 11, 2021

Military Separation Program Numbers (SPN Codes) define the reason a discharge or separation was granted. SPN Codes were replaced by alpha-numeric separation codes but can still be found on many older DD-214s. The DoD no longer allows the meaning of these codes to be released but since the definitions have already been released, they are […]

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Transition Assistance Program – TAP Overview

Transition Assistance Program – TAP Overview

Updated: July 27, 2021

Each year, nearly 200,000 veterans leave military service. The return to civilian life is known as the military to civilian transition. To help you make a successful transition, The Departments of Defense (DoD), Education, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs (VA), along with the Small Business Administration and the Office of Personnel Management, have partnered to […]

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Military Transition Assistance And Career Help

Military Transition Assistance and Career Help

Updated: July 19, 2021

Veterans returning to the workforce after military service face a variety of challenges. Translating your military experience to a civilian resume is one of the most obvious of these. Many times, transitioning from the military is taken for granted in terms of how easy it may or may not be. Fortunately, there is help available […]

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