8/29/25

From Scary to Successful: A Veteran’s Journey into Civilian Life

When Air Force Major Mike Nachshen discovered his career field was slated for massive cuts, he had to make an unexpected and daunting transition out of military service far sooner than planned. “It was terrifying to think about how I’d get a job and pay the bills,” he recalls. Like many servicemembers, the uncertainty he faced was both “scary and overwhelming.” The Air Force had always guided his path, but now difficult questions flooded his mind.

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