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This website is a place for veterans to read about the experiences of other veterans as they left the military and found purpose beyond the uniform. These are our stories. How we felt, what we were afraid of, the mistakes we made, and how we ultimately found success.
There is no “right way” to transition from active duty. There is no silver bullet. These are the stories of what worked for others. It may resonate with you, it may not. Either way, we’re glad you’re here.
The Real Content
You came here to read about veteran stories, lessons learned from transitioning veterans, and ways that you can frame your own transition. Check out our featured blog posts and veteran stories below.
Featured Transition Veteran Story:
Wyatt Huls
I had the privilege of working with Wyatt for several years in the first job that I found outside the military. He and I quickly connected with similar values, intrinsic motivations, and the gallows humor that only comes from service. In the time since he left the military, he has gone from residential security agent, to program manager, to program director, to COO at his own company.
Featured Blog: Identity Crisis - Who am I now?
You’re not just changing careers. You’re losing the version of you that made sense. In the military, your personal and professional self were fused. Your word wasn’t just a work thing—it was who you were. The uniform wasn’t clothes. It was structure. It was meaning. It was family.
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