handsome buff military man in late 20s with plain green tshirt and uniform pantst saying "so I just got out a few weeks ago and honestly, I'm still figuring this whole thing out. But I wanted to share some stuff I wish I knew earlier, because maybe it'll help you. If you're getting out soon, start looking at different paths now. Trades like HVAC are solid and you don't need years of school. Talk to vets who already made the jump. Real conversations, not just transition briefs. Get your VA stuff started early. That process drags. I've been doing HVAC training through SkillCat and it's actually helping me feel less lost. Just wanted to put this out there in case it helps someone. We gotta look out for each other."