https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/preparation-for-drawdown <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With drawdowns and benefits being cut; what are your preparations for the post-military life? Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:08:14 -0500 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/preparation-for-drawdown <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>With drawdowns and benefits being cut; what are your preparations for the post-military life? SFC Randy Purham Wed, 20 Nov 2013 04:08:14 -0500 2013-11-20T04:08:14-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/preparation-for-drawdown?n=20300&urlhash=20300 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>As long as you are doing your best to become debt free before either retirement or forced out, that is number one, getting as much schooling or certifications to make yourself more viable to the civilian world is next. And finally ensuring all your documentation is as accurate and included for your post-military benefits via Army and VA is just as much near the top as the others. Those should be your top three, oh and also start networking now for then as well.  SFC James Baber Fri, 13 Dec 2013 15:02:08 -0500 2013-12-13T15:02:08-05:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/preparation-for-drawdown?n=21292&urlhash=21292 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I keep a good eye on my finances, pursue my college education and I'm attending JCAC right now so when my time in service is finished, I'll have a marketable job skill.<br> SGT(P) Private RallyPoint Member Sun, 15 Dec 2013 12:12:09 -0500 2013-12-15T12:12:09-05:00 2013-11-20T04:08:14-05:00