Transitioning & Retiring Assistance

Plenty of resources on policies and support are available to help service members and their families make successful transitions to civilian life. Resources cover a range of topics from education to employment to transition planning. Explore all the possibilities to help military families make smooth transitions.

Transition Assistance Programs and Resources

Subtopics

Policy and Legislation

Defense Department Policy

DOD Legislation

DOD Service Regulations and Orders

Data, Research and Statistics

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Branch Programs

Army Transition Assistance Program

Army Credentialing Opportunities On-Line

Marine Corps Transition Readiness Program

Marine Corps COOL

Marine for Life

U.S. Coast Guard TAP

Coast Guard COOL

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Tools and Resources

Retiring or Separating from the Military?

Employer Support of the National Guard and Reserve Employer Resource Guide

Transition Assistance information paper

Transitioning & Retiring — Resources

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