Federal programs used to help service members transition into civilian life are too focused on education and are not spending enough money and time working toward finding them employment -- and some ...

The Pentagon's troop-to-veteran transition program is riddled with low participation, delays and unwarranted denials, according to a government watchdog report, issues that were repeated by recently ...

Transitioning Fort Riley soldiers, family members and Transition Assistance Program personnel tour the Frito Lay facility in Topeka, Kan., April 17. (Thomas Reust/Army) With the vast majority of ...

The Army Transition Assistance Program is a commander’s program and a Soldier’s responsibility. The program provides transition assistance services to eligible Soldiers with at least 180 days of ...

WASHINGTON — The Veterans of Foreign Wars and other veterans advocates urged lawmakers Tuesday to prioritize and improve transition assistance programs that prepare exiting service members for their ...

An instructor speaks with troops and veterans during a Transition Assistance Program class at Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico on Jan. 29, 2025. (David Hernandez/Army) Defense and veterans officials will ...

WASHINGTON — Roughly 200,000 military members retire or separate from the armed services every year, according to the Department of Labor. For many vets, it's a struggle. "When you're faced with a ...

The JBM-HH Soldier for Life - Transition Assistance Program (formerly Army Career and Alumni Program) is located on the Fort Myer portion of the joint base, Building 404. SFL-TAP assists transitioning ...