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Veteran Trust Network

Veterans helping veterans make the transition.

A nonprofit organization helping service members make the move to civilian life.

Illustrative image. Not our participants.Photograph: Phil Coffman

The problem

The uniform comes off. The structure goes with it.

The resources exist. They're scattered, and nobody walks it with you.

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Illustrative image. Photograph: Matt Moloney.

The idea

Get out with someone who just got out.

We pair service members in transition with veterans a few years ahead: our transition guides.

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Illustrative image. Photograph: Helena Lopes.

Who it's for

Two seats at the table.

Members

Getting out. Any stage of transition, any branch. Free.

Guides

Recently out. Honest, wants to help. One meeting a week plus a running chat.

Become a guide →

Being built now

The Veteran Transition Roadmap Tool.

Guides remember the road, not every form and date. The tool does. One step at a time.

Onboarding is the biggest step. After that, the map mostly runs itself, and your guide is still there.

How we meet people

From TAP to your guide.

First date: to be set

  1. End of TAP

    Everyone gets an invite.

  2. Golf tournament

    Our fundraiser. Optional.

  3. 5 PM dinner, on us

    Guides speak on real topics, like a VA claim or finding the right job.

  4. Scan a guide's QR

    Book your onboarding on the spot.

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The tournament. Illustrative image. Photograph: Matt Bango.
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The dinner. Illustrative image. Photograph: Jay Wennington.