Service members are assisted with transition

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brian Handley, 755th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron electronic warfare craftsman, speaks to Master Sgt. Adam Eldard, 355th Force Support Squadron in-service recruiter, during Capstone at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2013. Capstone is the final piece of the transition assistance program. After service members have completed their required and optional classes, they must attend the Capstone event to demonstrate they have met all career readiness standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie/Released)

Service members are assisted with transition

U.S. Air Force Airmen speak to different agency representatives about future plans during Capstone at the education center at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Dec. 10, 2013. Capstone should be completed 90 days prior to separation/retirement, but exceptions will be made for short-notice administrative discharges or medical discharges. During this event, they will also have the chance to talk to veteran support agencies and employers to answer any remaining questions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sivan Veazie/Released)

Service members are assisted with transition

Published Dec. 18, 2013
By Senior Airman Sivan Veazie
355th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. -- So you're getting out of the military and you're trying to figure what's next for your life. The initial thought that comes to most people's mind is what am I going to do first.

The conversion from military to civilian life can be stressful but the military has a variety of ways to help through the Transition Assistance Program.

According to Air Force Personnel Center, the Transition Assistance Program was reformatted into a comprehensive, mandatory program that all transitioning military personnel are required to participate in.

Here at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, service members who are anticipating separation are encouraged to attend the Transition Goals, Plans, Success class one year prior to their projected separation date.

"(Transition GPS) gives service members a chance to adequately prepare for civilian employment, as well as minimizing the impact on work centers by spreading out classes," said Joy Hopper, Airman and Family Readiness Center representative.

Transition GPS, includes a five-day workshop with additional days of optional training depending upon the path the service member select.

Also, retiring members are encouraged to attend two years prior to their anticipated retirement date.

For more information please contact the Airman and Family Readiness Center at 228-5690.