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“I could literally choose any career field I wanted… but the options were overwhelming. I knew the kind of impact I wanted to have—but didn’t know how to find the job titles or companies that aligned with that vision.”
“I encourage every transitioning veteran I know to reach out to SSV! Their quality of service and genuine enthusiasm for helping transitioning service members far exceeds that of any other services I utilized, with the exception of my SkillBridge experience.”
“SSV understands the difficulty transitioning service members face getting into civil employment. The mentorship, guidance and support from SSV was a light in a dark employment situation for me.”
Kerchell’s military identity had been deeply ingrained in her, shaping her confidence and self-worth. When she left the service, adjusting to a new civilian identity and culture was one of her toughest challenges.
Be open to having “Areas to Improve” as you leave the military.
“Don’t give up, be that multi-tool of experience no matter how small it is. Don’t undersell yourself and don’t oversell yourself.”
Cody’s journey serves as a reminder to fellow Veterans that help is available, and organizations like Still Serving Veterans are here to provide the personalized support needed to navigate life beyond the military.
“I am presently surprised at how easy the transition was by doing all the classes and courses that Still Serving Veterans offered.”
“I was very pleased with the results as Steve was very proactive with checking in on me and providing me with new techniques. I was quickly hired to a new job just a few weeks after retirement,” Joe said of his experience.”
“Being in the military is a very secure life position, and after 20 years of having that kind of job security, not having a job and searching for one was stressful and anxiety producing.”
Still Serving Veterans empowers U.S. Veterans and their families through career transition support, VA benefits assistance, and community connections—all at no cost.
Helping Veterans and their families navigate the VA system in North Alabama.
Connecting Veterans in North Alabama with trusted local partners.
