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Transition assistance programs offer a ‘firehose of information’ but little opportunity to plan careers post-military, veterans advocates say

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans advocates urged lawmakers Tuesday to prioritize and improve transition assistance programs that prepare exiting service members for their ...
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Leaving the military? This program helps troops tap into civilian jobs

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea — During a recent class at Maude Hall on the largest U.S. military base overseas, Spc. Ulises Alcalde listened to a lecture on employment fundamentals, part of his ...
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Customers, quality services at forefront of JBM-HH transition assistance program

JOINT BASE MYER-HENDERSON HALL, Va. -- On Friday, March 18, Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall Commander Col. David Bowling and Director of Human Resources Ken Washington joined five senior enlisted ...
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Transition Assistance Program increases ability to succeed in post Army career

The Army Transition Assistance Program is a commander’s program and a Soldier’s responsibility. The program provides transition assistance services to eligible Soldiers with at least 180 days of ...