Military families would get transition support through a four-site pilot

The Defense Department would run a community-based pilot to help service members and families move to civilian life. Eligible people would include active-duty members within one year of leaving service, including members without dependents, and their family members. Organizations would prioritize members facing accelerated or involuntary separation or limited planning time, and their families. The pilot would complement existing transition assistance without duplicating it. The department would establish the pilot within 180 days of enactment; its three-year operating period would begin on the enactment date.

Participating organizations would assign each member without dependents or family a dedicated transition coordinator and provide personalized support. Support would include a personalized transition plan, help finding benefits, and training, with employment assistance for spouses. Support would be nonclinical, meaning it would not provide medical treatment. Organizations would connect participants with existing resources and avoid duplicate programs. Organizations would provide these services during the one-year period following separation from the Armed Forces.