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Veterans returning to civilian life

Resources for veterans and their families to help transition from military to civilian life

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  • Expert Resumes for Military-to-Civilian Transitions is a collection of superior professionally written resumes aimed at service members who are leaving the military and looking for a civilian job. This book gives resume strategies as well…
    BookIndianapolis, IN : JIST Works, 2010. — 650.142 Enelow
  • Military-to-civilian

    Success for Veterans & Their Families : the Ultimate Re-imagining Guide for Making Smart Re-careering, Relocation, and Retirement Decisions

    Krannich, Ronald L.,
    Each year nearly 250,000 servicemembers and their families leave the military. While a few (10 percent) go into full-time retirement, most expect to work for at least another 10, 20, or 30 years. So, what kind of employment decisions will…
    BookManassas Park, VA : Impact Publications, [2016] — 650.1408 Krannich 09/2016
  • Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior

    Navigating the Transition From Combat to Home--including Combat Stress, PTSD, and mTBI

    Hoge, Charles W.
    The essential handbook for anyone who has ever returned from a war zone, and their spouse, partner, or family members.
    BookGuilford, Conn. : GPP Life, c2010. — 616.85212 Hoge 07/2010
  • Business Networking for Veterans

    a Guidebook for a Successful Transition From the Military to the Civilian Workforce

    Abrams, Michael P.
    Your military skills and experience will be invaluable to you in civilian life. But your successful transition won't just happen. You need a network of people who can help you decide where you want to go[md]and then help you get…
    BookUpper Saddle River, New Jersey : Pearson ; [2013] — 355.1154 Abrams 06/2014
  • Mission Transition

    Managing Your Career and Your Retirement

    Farley, Janet I.,
    Change is a given in the United States military, but the soon to be applied “Blended Retirement System” is a financial change like no other the military has ever experienced. It is a huge deal that will not only affect the wallets of many…
    BookLanham, MD : Rowman & Littlefield, [2018] — 646.7908 Farley 01/2018
  • Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions

    Get the Most Out of Your Retirement & Medical Benefits

    Matthews, J. L., 1946-
    The rules for claiming Social Security benefits are changing. Find out if you can still choose between your own benefits and spousal benefits. Learn this and more with Social Security, Medicare & Government Pensions--completely updated for…
    BookBerkeley, CA : Nolo, [2018] — 344.7302 Matthews 02/2018
  • Coming Back Together

    a Guide to Successful Reintegration After Your Partner Returns From Military Deployment

    Sayers, Steven L.
    When a partner or spouse returns from war, it is a time of joy; but it is also a time of transition, challenges, and uncertainty. The truth is that the process of reintegration can last for years, and it can be a particularly difficult…
    BookOakland, CA : New Harbinger Publications, Inc., [2014] — 362.86 Sayers 06/2014
  • Best Careers for Veterans

    Transitioning to Civilian Life

    Cloud, Olivia M.
    Website or Online DataNew York, N.Y. : LearningExpress, [2009] — WEBSITE
  • The Military Advantage

    the Military.com Guide to Military and Veterans Benefits

    Howell, Terry
    BookAnnapolis, MD : Naval Institute Press, c2013. — 331.28 Howell 06/2013
  • Out of Uniform

    Your Guide to a Successful Military-to-civilian Career Transition

    Wolfe, Tom, 1950-
    BookWashington, D.C. : Potomac Books, c2012. — 650.1408 Wolfe