MAY 13, 2026 — Just minutes into an interview with Chief Master Sgt. Virginia Holmgren the senior enlisted leader for the 124th Medical Group, there was a knock at the door. Someone needed help. Holmgren paused the conversation without hesitation, shifting her attention to the Airman standing nearby before quickly solving the issue and returning to the interview with an … [Read more...]
Transition Assistance Program Cultivates Success
FEBRUARY 4, 2026 — When Drevon Turner met with the Transition Assistance Program team he knew two things - he wanted to stay in the area, and he wanted to pursue a career in law enforcement. “Ever since I was a kid, I knew I was going to join the military, and I knew I was going to be a cop,” said Turner. After about six and a half years as an active-duty Soldier, he … [Read more...]
Translating Military Experience to Civilian Employment
DECEMBER 23, 2025 - Transitioning out of uniform and adapting to civilian life can be hard. Some of the reintegration challenges include changes to career and lifestyle, loss of military identity, and need to develop new networks. Whether you are finishing one enlistment or retiring after 20 or more years, it is common to feel uncertain about your future—especially your career. … [Read more...]
Former Soldier Navigates Job Hunt
NOVEMBER 19, 2024 — In early 2017, Michael Quinn endured what he called the worst day in the worst year of his life. Quinn, then a sergeant major and 24-year Army Soldier, had weathered deployments in Iraq, Afghanistan and the Philippines. As an Army counter-intelligence agent, he said he learned to operate under grave circumstances while standing face-to-face with some of … [Read more...]
MilGears Improves Transition to Civilian Life
OCTOBER 29, 2024 - In an initiative aimed at refining the MilGears platform, the Department of Defense (DoD) has launched a usability study to gather essential feedback from service members and veterans. Melora McVickers, the Director of Credentialing for Force Education and Training at the Secretary of Defense's office, emphasizes the significance of this study in improving … [Read more...]