Transition Assistance

Handbook for Injured Service Members & Their Families

Overview of benefits, rights and resources available to service members and their families to help with financial, medical, educational, employment and other needs.

Heroes to Hometowns

Welcomes home service members who can no longer serve in the military and establishes a support network allowing them and their families to ease into their hometown or new surroundings. Sign up online for assistance.

State Programs to Facilitate the Reintegration of National Guard Troops Returning from Deployment

Provides information on state reintegration programs and services for service members returning from overseas and their families, which include emergency financial assistance, education and housing programs, mental health hotlines, services for PTSD and TBI and reintegration counseling.

The American Legion -- Heroes to Hometowns

Provides transition assistance to severely injured service members by establishing a support network and coordinating resources on his or her behalf.

Transition Assistance Online

Transition assistance information and tools for separating military members, including printable pre-separation guides for both Active Duty and Reserve/National Guard service members. Also includes information on job fairs being held in many locations around the country.

  • The White House: President George W. Bush
  • USA.gov: The U.S. government's official web portal.

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