Mission Transition Podcast Returns for Season 2
Mission Transition is a podcast powered by Still Serving Veterans, where we spotlight the real, raw, and inspiring stories of service members navigating life after the military. From career pivots and personal breakthroughs to tough transitions and second chances, each episode offers hard-earned wisdom, honest conversations, and practical advice from those who’ve lived it.
SSV Observations On Federal Job Landscape
As federal workforce reductions accelerate in 2025, Veterans—who make up nearly a third of federal civilian employees—are feeling the pressure.
From massive layoffs to canceled contracts, these changes are reshaping the employment landscape for both federal workers and contractors, leaving many Veterans facing job uncertainty.
At Still Serving Veterans, we’re here to help. Whether you’re navigating layoffs, seeking new opportunities, or transitioning into civilian work, our team offers:
Personalized career counseling
Federal resume & USAJobs support
Interview prep & LinkedIn guidance
Job loss navigation
If you or someone you know has been impacted, reach out. We’re here to serve those who have served.
Read the full blog to understand the trends and how we’re standing by Veterans through it all:
Get to Know SSV Veteran Career Coaches!
Meet Your Counselor: Sam Dillender
Meet Your Counselor: Sam DillenderWe’re proud to spotlight one of our team members, Sam Dillender – a retired Army Veteran, seasoned leader, and passionate advocate for fellow Veterans.
With over 20 years of active-duty service as an M1 Abrams tanker and deployments to Iraq and the Horn of Africa, Sam brings powerful firsthand insight into the challenges Veterans face during the transition to civilian life. At Still Serving Veterans, he’s now using that experience to empower others – helping them navigate career changes, build confidence, and rediscover their sense of purpose.
“The moment a Veteran realizes they’re not alone – that they have someone in their corner – means everything.”
From resume reviews to job coaching to simply being a steady voice of support, Sam is making a difference every single day.
Investing In Veterans
Still Serving Veterans is thrilled to announce the Leslie L. Alexander Foundation, Inc. has awarded a generous grant to our organization. We are very fortunate that Leslie Alexander continues to invest in the futures of US Veterans across the globe.
Avion Solutions hosted SSV and several other impactful Huntsville area non-profits this month. Avion awarded several grants and allowed each non-profit the opportunity to share their mission with Avion employees. SSV is proud to have Avion Solutions and their employees supporting our mission!
