It's well known that the military fosters a more direct, brief and succinct communication style for obvious reasons. Civilian culture, on the other hand, enjoys more verbosity, less directness and yet ...

I lost everything I owned three years after leaving the Navy, including my marriage. Then, I picked myself up, dusted off, and built a new life outside of my service. It was a tough, lonely, and ...

Question: I've gone to three job fairs as I get ready to leave the Air Force. No results, no leads, nothing. Are they worth going to? Answer: I can appreciate your frustration and applaud you for ...

Leaving the military can be challenging. Planning ahead can help ease the transition. Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack explains. Military Times © 2025 ...

A Veteran Affairs benefits advisor briefs students during a Transition Assistance Program class. (Michelle Gigante/Air Force) More service members are attending military-to-civilian transition classes ...

Late last month in Washington, a handshake heralded what could have been a new era for our service members transitioning to the civilian workforce. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins and ...