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Military Transition Guides

Practical, no-fluff guides for getting out and landing well — written from the transition, not the sidelines. Each one pairs with the Career Floor Plan tools, so you can go from reading to an actual plan.

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The fundamentals every transition needs — read these first.

RESUME TRANSLATIONSHEET 01
How to Translate Military Experience to a Civilian Resume

Step-by-step guide to translating military experience into a civilian resume — jargon swaps, real before/after bullet examples, and ATS keywords that get interviews.

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SEPARATION TIMELINESHEET 02
Military Transition Checklist: Your 12-Month Separation Timeline

A month-by-month military transition checklist: TAP, SkillBridge, VA claims, finances, documents, and the job search — everything to do from 12 months out to separation day.

10 MIN READ →
CAREER PATHSSHEET 03
The Best Careers After the Military (Degree or No Degree)

The best civilian careers for veterans in 2026 — what they pay, which military skills transfer, and which you can enter without a degree using certs your service can fund.

11 MIN READ →

CAREER GUIDES BY JOB

What your specific job is worth outside — paths, pay, and certifications. Pick your branch, then your MOS or rate.

Army12 GUIDES
ARMY 11B11B Infantryman: Best Civilian Careers After the Infantry7 MIN →ARMY 68W68W Combat Medic: Best Civilian Healthcare Careers7 MIN →ARMY 88M88M Motor Transport: CDL Jobs and Careers After the Army6 MIN →ARMY 25B25B IT Specialist: Civilian Tech Careers and Certifications7 MIN →ARMY 92Y92Y Supply Specialist: Civilian Logistics & Supply Chain Careers6 MIN →ARMY 31B31B Military Police: Civilian Law Enforcement and Security Careers6 MIN →ARMY 91B91B Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic: Civilian Diesel and Fleet Careers6 MIN →ARMY 42A42A HR Specialist: Civilian Human Resources Careers6 MIN →ARMY 35F35F Intelligence Analyst: Civilian Careers in Analysis and Cleared Work7 MIN →ARMY 15T15T Helicopter Repairer: Civilian Aviation Maintenance Careers7 MIN →ARMY 19D19D Cavalry Scout: Best Civilian Careers After Recon6 MIN →ARMY 12B12B Combat Engineer: Civilian Construction and Trades Careers6 MIN →
Navy5 GUIDES
NAVY HMNavy Corpsman (HM): Best Civilian Healthcare Careers7 MIN →NAVY ITNavy IT (Information Systems Technician): Civilian Tech Careers7 MIN →NAVY NUKENavy Nuke (MM/EM/ET): Civilian Careers in Power and Energy7 MIN →NAVY CSNavy Culinary Specialist (CS): Civilian Careers In and Beyond the Galley6 MIN →NAVY BMNavy Boatswain's Mate (BM): Civilian Maritime and Industrial Careers6 MIN →
Air Force3 GUIDES
USAF SECURITY FORCESAir Force Security Forces: Civilian Police and Security Careers6 MIN →USAF 2AAir Force Crew Chief (2A): Civilian Aviation Maintenance Careers7 MIN →USAF 3DAir Force Cyber (3D): Civilian IT and Cybersecurity Careers7 MIN →
Marine Corps3 GUIDES
USMC 03110311 Marine Infantry: Best Civilian Careers After the Corps7 MIN →USMC 35313531 Motor Transport Operator: CDL and Logistics Careers After the Corps6 MIN →USMC 06510651 Cyber Network Operator: Civilian IT and Network Careers6 MIN →
Coast Guard1 GUIDE
USCG MECoast Guard Maritime Enforcement (ME): Civilian Law Enforcement and Security Careers6 MIN →

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