More service members are attending military-to-civilian transition classes than ever before, but thousands are still falling through gaps in the separation process and missing out on help needed to successfully start their lives as veterans, advocates and lawmakers warned on Wednesday. Of particular concern are the large numbers of separating troops who are missing mandatory two-day transition classes. In a report released this…
Vazirani, acting undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, testified on a panel today at a joint hearing of the Senate Armed Services and Veterans’ Affairs Committees on military-to-civilian transition. “Our investments in our service members’ training and education, financial readiness, and health and well-being, coupled with the whole of government efforts to support their transition, are proving effective,” he…
Leaving the military is one of the most challenging life changes anyone can experience. There are the practical considerations, such as where to live and what sort of education or work to pursue. But there are also emotional challenges for service members and their families, says Ingrid Bruns, director of personal finance and military life advice at USAA. “Whether it’s a…