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The DOD Transition Assistance Program (TAP) was designed by the Department of Defense to smooth the transition of military personnel (and family members) leaving active duty. TAP is a partnership
among DoD, DOL, and VA.
Our mission is to assist military service members and their families successfully make the transition from active duty life to the civilian sector. Our entire staff works to that end with certain key
members strictly devoted to that mission.
Among our focused staff personnel are Local Veterans Employment Representatives (LVERs), Disabled Veteran Outreach Specialists (DVOPs) and Military Family Employment Specialists.
Staff members work individually to assist you in anyway possible to help you through the transition and career seeking process. Locally, we partner with the Eglin Air Force Base and Hurlburt Field
Airman & Family Readiness Centers (AFRC) to facilitate the Transition Assistance Program (TAP).
Returning to civilian life is an exciting time, but is also a complex undertaking. The service member has many steps to take, and many questions to get answered. The Transition Assistance Program
(TAP) is there to help.
The three day transition seminars located on Eglin and Hurlburt are open to active duty personnel of all branches of the service as well as to their spouses.
Call for TAP Class Availability
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Eglin AFRC
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(850) 882-9060
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Hurlburt AFRC
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(850) 884-5441
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Additional Resources
Military Transition Time Line:
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12 Months Prior to Separation |
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Attend mandatory Pre Separation Briefing at the AFRC.
Begin Self-Assessment
Research your options and attend 3 Day TAP Seminar.
Family involvement; discussions, develop course of action decision matrix.
Develop a post service monthly and annual budget.
Begin to attend job fairs. Network!
Develop several possible courses of action. Include a fallback crisis option.
Check current economic and employment conditions where you want to live.
Download VMET to assist in resume development.
Draft your networking resume, generic cover and thank-you letter.
Review education; do you need more?
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9 Months Prior to Separation |
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Get serious about employer research.
Consider relocation options.
Continue to build your network.
Begin informational interviews.
Research the job market.
Finalize clothing for interviews.
Finalize a networking (1 page) and detailed (2 page) resume.
Review your TAP Manual.
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6 Months Prior to Separation |
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Get medical records copied & make appointment to have VA review conducted.
Use the NVTI Homepage to contact the LVER/DVOP in your new home area.
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3 months to 6 weeks Prior to Separation |
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Review your TAP manual.
Start application process. Include a targeted resume for each.
Send resumes with cover letters to firms you want to work for.
Begin interview process.
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Ask yourself the question:
"How big is my network, and what am I doing about it?"
Visit the JobsPlus One-Stop nearest you to explore the services we can provide.
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Fort Walton Beach JobsPlus One-Stop
409 NE Racetrack Road
Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547
Phone: 850-833-7587
Fax: 850-689-7825
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Crestview JobsPlus One-Stop
212 N. Wilson Street
Crestview, FL 32536
Phone: 850-689-7823
Fax: 850-689-7825
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DeFuniak Springs JobsPlus One-Stop
171 N. 9th Street
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone: 850-892-8668
Fax: 850-951-9807
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