Military Writers Society of America Review of Mission Transition

In the latest review of Mission Transition, the Military Writers Society of America sheds some light on why it is the most awarded book of its kind in helping today’s military service members find full employment in optimal career fields following time on active duty. Pick up your copy today and find out for yourself!

“Mission Transition: Navigating the Opportunities and Obstacles to Your Post-Military Career is a comprehensive guide and resource for all transitioning military—enlisted or officer—whether leaving after the first hitch or retiring after a long career….

Rather than writing the typical job search, resume, and interview transition book, the author takes on the trend of many veterans finding themselves going through several civilian positions before finding their true career calling. He does this by encouraging those leaving military service to start by using the tools and processes, included in the opening chapters of the book, to focus on career fields best suited to their personality and work/life goals. This approach should be extremely helpful for military members coming from military occupations such as combat arms, which do not have easily translatable skill sets applicable to the civilian world.

In addition to immediate transition, the book is filled with real-world advice for career success and progress. Most notably, the author then encourages veterans who successfully achieve their civilian career goals to ‘assimilate and give back’ to those veterans coming behind them.

LTC Louis should be commended for his dedication and hard work in producing this book for his fellow veterans and maintaining the accompanying website that is full of useful resources.”

Terry Lloyd, May 2024, Military Writers Society of America