After Military... A Veterans Story

Whether you are a G.I. Joe or a G.I. Jane, finishing your military time isn't always a 20 year career, or even a 12 year tour. Sometimes, Jane or Joe serves 2-4 years in the military. This depends largely upon the branch of service they enter.

Whether they are a career military member or not, there is a process for those separating from the military. It's not like leaving a job in the civilian world..you don't just grab your personal effects from your desk and wave good- bye as you leave.

Six months prior to separation, the military will send you to "TAPS" (Transitional Assistance Programs). I...