Today we’re speaking with Joe who served Active Duty in the Air Force from 2006 to 2016, then transitioned to Air Nat’l Guard and is still in today.

Transition talk starts ~50m

Key takeaway for joining:  Be honest with yourself about what you want to get out of the military. Also, be sure to involve your family in the decision to join.

Key takeaway for separating: Really think about and have a plan for becoming a civilian. Think about jobs and your financial situation. Life as a civilian won't be as easy as the military because of lot of the military benefits don't exist when you transition out.