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The 24-Month Transition Clock

This Vols4Vets.com page keeps current links, phone numbers and source notes for the book chapter.

Official-source caution: Vols4Vets.com is a routing companion to the book. Official agencies, crisis lines, providers and program pages control action, eligibility, deadlines, phone numbers and forms.

Who this helps

Separating or retiring service member, spouse, helper.

Best first step

What to gather

Projected separation or retirement date, branch, installation, family move plans and current account access.

Safety notes

Do not start the transition clock late because separation still feels far away.
Do not assume every required step can be done in the final weeks. Some have long lead times.
Do not skip a step because a previous service member said it was not necessary for them.

Resource cards for this chapter

Transition Assistance Program

Use TAP early and treat it as a timeline, not a box to check

Phone: N/A

Official website: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/programs/tap

What to gather: Separation date, orders, resume, benefits questions

Source type: Official federal transition program

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Transition planning is a starting point. Use official benefit offices or accredited help for benefit questions.

DoD SkillBridge

Contact installation Transition Assistance office to confirm eligibility window

Phone: Varies by installation career center

Official website: https://skillbridge.mil/

What to gather: Commander approval memo

Source type: Federal

Date checked: 2026-07-04

Safety note: Program names and department labels can change. Verify the current official program page before acting.

Website update page purpose

Use this page to check current official links, phone numbers and source notes that can change after the printed book.

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Last source package check: 2026-07-06. This page does not provide legal, medical, tax, financial or VA claims advice.