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LTC Jerry Wood
Southeast Regional Director, Soldier for Life
Soldier for Life
Overview
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“Honor the service and sacrifice of our
Veterans, Retirees, Wounded Warriors
and Families by preserving the highest
possible quality of life, on our
installations, and wherever Soldiers
serve and live. Assist Soldiers
transitioning out of Army service to
return to civilian occupations
successfully. ‘Once a Soldier, Always a
Soldier.’” –GEN Raymond Odierno, July
2012
APR 2010
Army ACAP/TransitionUSMA Study Group
NOV 2010
VCSA Sends
MAR 2015
Career Skills Policy(Army Directive 2015-12)
FY16 Program of Record
JUN 2014
Soldier for Life –Transition Assistance
Program
Unclassified
DEC 2014
Army Transition Regulation
Background
JUL 2014
Transition Campaign Plan
NOV 2011
VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act 2011
JUL 2012
SFL Inception
JAN 2014
Army Campaign Plan
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Northeast US and EuropeLTC Mark Sherkey(703) 545-6872
MSG Adam Martinez: (703)-545-6859
SFL Regions/Functions Director – COL Adam Rocke(703) 545-6855
Deputy Director – COL Michael Kelly (703) 545-2643
SGM Billie Jo Boersma (703) 545-6857
Southeast US, USVI, and PR
LTC Jerry Wood (703) 545-6858
MSG Shane Perret: (703)-545-9344
Employment
MAJ Adam Grim
(703) 545- 2635
Education
MAJ George Coleman
703-545-2642
Retirement Services
Mr. John Radke
(703) 571-7230
Health
LTC Paula Smith
(703)-545-2658
OTSG Liaison
LTC Jacqueline Clements
(703) 545-8687
National Programs
MAJ Katresha Bailey
(703) 545-2647
Communications
MAJ Crystal Boring
(703) 545-2657
FUNCTIONS
Central Region
LTC Jon Sowards (703) 545-8666
MSG Stephen Canonico: (703) 545-8689
Western US and Pacific LTC Derwin Brown
(703) 545-9343
MSG Palmer:
(703)-545-2648
AK
Strategic Initiatives
Ms. Gabriele Tyler
(703) 695-5429
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Soldier for Life Campaign
Mission
Soldier for Life connects Army, governmental, and community efforts to build
relationships that facilitate successful reintegration of our Soldiers, Retired Soldiers,
Veterans, and their Families in order to keep them Army Strong and instill their
values, ethos, and leadership within communities.
Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
Employment
Army
Government
Community
Information
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Start Strong• Recruit Top 29%
• HS Diploma / College
• PaYS Partner (Partnerships for
Youth Success)
• Initial Entry Training (IET)
• Future Soldier Spouse Orientation
• Army Values and Warrior Ethos
Re-integrate Strong• SFL-TAP: Soldier for Life –
Transition Assistance Program
• Retirement Services
• National Guard / Reserve
• Army Network / Mentors
• Community Action Teams
• Apprenticeships/Internships
• Military OneSource
Serve Strong• Technical and Leadership experience
• PME supports continued development
• Credentialing, Certifications and Licensing
• Family support and assistance programs MySECO: Spouse Employment Career Opportunities
MyCAA: My Career Advancement Account
• Army Career Tracker
Remain Strong• Community Reception
• National Guard / Reserve
• Veteran Service Organizations
• Retired Soldiers / Veterans
• Mentor, Leader, Volunteer
• Community / Civic Leaders
Soldier & Family Life Cycle
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Army Retirement Services
Pre-Retirement Policy• 116 Retirement Services Officers
• Career Status Bonus Counseling
• Pre-Retirement Counseling
• SBP/RCSBP Counseling
• MyArmyBenefits website
• Soldier for Life website
AR 600-8-7 – “Retirement Services Program”
Active
Army ARNG USAR
Retired
Soldiers
Surviving
Spouses Total
490,326 349,042 198,698 948,296 249,160 2.23M2015
Population
Served
http://soldierforlife.army.mil/retirement
Retirement is a process,
not an event!
Post-Retirement Policy• Lifetime benefits advice & support
• Survivor Benefit Plan (SBP) assistance
• Army Echoes Newsletter & Blog
• CSA & Installation Retired Soldier Councils
• Retiree Appreciation Days
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2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Unclassified
9.5 Million (43%) of 22 Million living Veterans are Soldiers
- 945K Retired Soldiers
- 250K Surviving Spouses
- 30K Soldiers retire each year
AC End Strength Reduction increases transition
~374K (243K AC) projected to transition in the next 3 years
Unemployment Trends 2015:
Veteran rates generally lower than national average
3rd QTR CY15 unemployment was 11.1% for Vets 18-24
3rd QTR CY15 unemployment was 10.6% for non-Vets 18-24
CY15 YTD Overall unemployment:
Post-9/11 Veterans--6.0%
Non-Veterans--5.2%
Total Veterans--4.7%
6.56.0
4.4 5.2
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Post-9/11 Veterans Non-Veterans All Veterans
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Commitments
Hires to Date
Federal, Public, Private, Partnership Examples
Companies/Organizations
Execution
White House -
Joining Forces Initiative
Overall Unemployment Rate by CY
Q UCX FY 14 UCX FY 15
1 $94.3M $69.7M
2 $84.6M $64.4M
3 $75.9M $56.0M
4 $69.5M $52.4M
Army FY UCX Payouts
Army UCX Payouts
Source: DOL
Annual UCX Payments by Service
%
Source: BLSSource: VA, October 2015 Data
Source: Website/corporate reporting
Employment Landscape
*Year to date average
25% FY14 to FY15
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Service Member Transition Summits
Purpose: To educate businesses on best practices in hiring and retaining
military employees, while also supporting transitioning Service Members and
Military Spouses as they enter the civilian workforce.
Day One – Employer Focus
Interactive Panels & Forums
• National Perspective
• Local Perspective
• Best Practices in Hiring
Networking reception
Day Two – Service Member
Focus
Town Hall-Style Panels
Employment Workshops
• Comprehensive Presentations
• One-on-One Resume Review
Hiring Our Heroes Job Fair
Summits upcoming
JB San Antonio, TX (9 DEC)
Fort Stewart, GA (26-27 JAN)
JB Lewis McChord (9-10 FEB)
Camp Pendleton, MS (17-18 FEB)
Fort Bliss (23-24 MAR)
Fort Bragg (27-28 APR)
Fort Leonard Wood (10-11 APR)
Fort Belvoir 17-18 MAY)
Metrics to date (CY14-15)
19 Transition Summits
16,663 Service Members &
Family attendees
1,621 Employers
9,532 Interviews (at Summit)
1,518 Firm Offers (at Summit)
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• Career Skills Program (CSP) / Job Training, Employment Skills
Training, Apprenticeships, and Internships (JTEST-AI)
• Interagency Collaboration
– Transition Summits
• Communications and Outreach
SFL Reinforcing Initiatives
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“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier…A Soldier for Life!”
Questions
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Website:
soldierforlife.army.mil
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