Many Americans can still remember the Vietnam War and how poorly U.S. military members were treated in that era. In stark contrast, today America military veterans are often praised and hailed as heroes, regardless of the specifics of their service. Thankfully, the U.S. has made enormous strides in veteran care, and veterans here are treated better than anywhere else in the world.
Every year, approximately 200,000 service members exit the military and embark upon the journey of the military to civilian transition process. These newly minted veterans come from hundreds of different job types and multiple branches of military service, all leaving with a unique set of skills and experiences learned in that job. However, regardless of the job type that a veteran held while serving, there are many common threads that all veterans share with one another. Characteristics such as attention to detail, teamwork and the ability to thrive in a feedback-rich environment span the spectrum and apply to almost all veterans — even more so in those who are newly transitioned from service.