Courtesy Story | DoD, Military-Civilian Transition Office | 11.14.2024
Every year, approximately 200,000 service members transition from the U.S. military to civilian life. That means 200,000 families transition as well. As we honor National Veterans and Military Families Month, the Military-Civilian Transition Office (MCTO) proudly celebrates the dedication and resilience of service members and their families....
Story by Sgt. 1st Class Jason Hull | Fort Stewart Public Affairs Office | 10.22.2024
Hinesville, Ga. -- The Regional Industry Support Enterprise hosted a Military Community Hiring Event, Oct. 22, at the Shuman Recreation Center in Hinesville, Georgia. The event was specifically designed for transitioning soldiers, veterans, and military dependents, offering a unique opportunity to connect with top employers from across the organization’s eight-county region: Bryan, Bulloch,......
Story by Robert Timmons | Fort Jackson Public Affairs Office | 05.16.2024
Roughly 30 employers and 30 educational institutions were at the fair. The fair, a collaboration between the Transition Assistance Office, Army Continuing Education Services and Army Community Service, helps those transitioning to be competitive in the civilian world....
Story by Jarrod Vickers | 502nd Air Base Wing | 05.10.2024
After 21 years of dedicated service to his country, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder is hanging up his uniform to begin a dynamic role in the distilling industry. Elder’s journey reads like a recipe for reinvention. After years in the intelligence world, he’s now elbow-deep in the world of whiskey and beer....
Story by Kayla Overton | U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria | 05.09.2024
The Hiring Our Heroes Career Summit returned to U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, April 25, 2024, with a focus on transitioning service members, veterans, and military spouses....
Story by Bill Mesta | USN Military Sealift Command | 03.11.2024
All service members have one thing in common; whether you are an officer or enlisted member, single-term or careerist, regardless of branch of service; you will eventually transition out of the military. For many, transitioning out of military service can be challenging and scary, particularly when taking how you are going to ensure future income and professional satisfaction into......
Story by Petty Officer 2nd Class James Finney | USS Boxer (LHD 4) | 12.13.2023
More than 2,000 Sailors and Marines are currently embarked aboard amphibious assault ship USS Boxer (LHD 4). But only one member of the crew can lay claim to the titles of both Boxer Sailor and Marine....
Courtesy Story | Communication Directorate | 07.28.2023
A Marine Corps-established Amphibious Combat Vehicle Transition Training Unit at the Assault Amphibian School graduated 29 Marines Tuesday, July 25, after completing the new Operational Certification (OPCERT) course at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California. This course brought the total of trained and certified Marine Amphibious Combat Vehicle operators to 59 with the inclusion of......