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Military Transition For Dummies

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By Angie Papple Johnston — 2025

This isn’t your average military transition book. It goes far beyond how to write a resume and find a job by providing you with all the guidance you need to successfully reenter the civilian world. Whether you’ve served three years or thirty, this is the book for you. See more...

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It is Critical to Find Your Purpose First

The process to uncover your purpose after a career in military service takes great introspection.

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Transitioning from Military to Civilian Life. What Worked for Me.

Transitioning from military to civilian life can be a difficult and scary transition. These things worked for me. Dr.

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Resolving the Identity Crisis When Leaving the Military

For the first time in my life, I had to figure out who I was, I had to find my why, and I had to determine what I truly wanted for my life.

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Veterans Come Home To Civilian Life

We spoke with veterans about the difficulty of leaving their military “families” and returning to civilian life.

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Sebastian Junger Examines Veteran Life After Leaving Tribe

Sebastian Junger’s book Tribe looks at soldiers returning home from war. He tells NPR’s Scott Simon that veterans often don’t feel like they belong to the society they fought for.

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Asking for Career Help Is Not a Sign of Weakness

When it comes to transitioning, you have to ask for help. This applies to mental health, fitness, and most importantly, to career transition.

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How to Successfully Transition from Military to Civilian Life | Brian O’Connor | TEDxOakland

Through his talk, Brian candidly shares tips and tricks on how to successfully transition from military to civilian life. Mr.

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Maj. Dick Winters on Adjusting to Civilian Life after WWII (Band of Brothers)

Major Dick Winters has been a personal hero of mine ever since I’ve seen the show “Band of Brothers” as a young man. Here are some clips from an interview of Dick Winters done by Rep. John Payne, which was recorded in the early 2000s. Thank you Rep.

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5 Pieces of Advice for Freshmen Moving Out of State

After moving from North Dakota to New York, I learned a few things about culture shift.

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Getting Out of the Military? Everything You Need To Know about Making a Smooth Transition

Let’s discuss making a smooth transition out of the military with an emphasis on Expectations, Not Losing Your Identity, But Also – Not Acting Awkwardly, Translating “Military” to “Civilian,” & Resources.

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Military to Civilian Re-entry