Military transition is more than finding a job—it’s rebuilding purpose. Retired Navy SEAL commander Jon Macaskill shares what he didn’t see coming after leaving the teams, and the practical tools that helped him move forward.

What you’ll learn:

• How to start early and “backward plan” your transition (even if you feel too busy)
• Transition resources Jon recommends: The Honor Foundation, Commit Foundation, ACP, Tuck Next Step, and more
• A practical purpose-finding exercise (from Designing Your Life) that helped clarify his path

Who it’s for: Service members, veterans, and military spouses preparing for or living through military transition.

Guest + credibility: Jon Macaskill is a retired Navy SEAL commander (service from 1996–2020) who shares his transition story, lessons on identity and purpose, and why mindfulness became central in his life after service.

CTA: Follow Cirrius Talk: The Military Minute and share this episode with a veteran, transitioning service member or military spouse who needs it.

Recommended Links

• linkedin.com/in/jonmacaskill
• The Men Talking Mindfulness Podcast

• The Honor Foundation
• Commit Foundation
• American Corporate Partners
•  Tuck (Dartmouth) Next Step
• Stanford Ignite
• Cirrius Solutions: Learn More or Connect
• The Military Minute
• Greg Banks on LinkedIn
• Jason Fowler Music

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