Policy recommendations to improve transition support for those leaving the military: Proceedings from a roundtable and perspectives from experts

Abstract: A service member’s transition from military to civilian life can have important implications for that individual’s life trajectory. Starting in fall 2022, the RAND Epstein Family Veterans Policy Research Institute began a series of four veterans policy roundtables with subject-matter experts to discuss issues and propose solutions for a variety of topics across the service member and veteran lifespan. The fourth and final roundtable occurred in February 2024 and focused on recommendations for future policy changes and research based on common concerns expressed in the first three roundtables. Policymakers, those responsible (or held responsible) for service members’ transitions to civilian life, and the organizations that assist service members and their families in making this transition will benefit from reviewing the key points raised during these proceedings.

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