“Cheaper than coffee, more valuable than gold!”
The Transition Mission
A Green Beret’s approach to transition from Military Service to life as a Civilian
Accolades
Indie Reader Discovery Award
Best How-To book 2020
Amazon Best-Selling
Customer Reviews
“5.0 out of 5 stars Bootcamp for becoming a Civilian!”
“I’ve read tons of books on transitioning to better navigate this process to learn from my mistakes to share and none come close to the complete perspective and deeply personal process Herb went through.
When it comes to leaving the military....there is no greater level of support out here.....on that same note....there is NO better guide that is out there than “The Transition Mission” from Herb.
You’re going to have doubts about the process, your capabilities, your abilities to translate all of that...but...this book WILL carry you through all that....just like a fireman carry on the battlefield....Herb’s book will take you safely from the front lines of chaos and confusion to your transition successfully with this book.”
-Eric Horton
“An inspiring must-read!”
“If you or someone you know is about to transition, please read this book. Even if you've never served, you'll get something out of this book. (I did!) Herb's book will teach you how to land your dream job or get into your first-choice college using techniques he learned in the military. His book inspired me to go after a job that I felt unqualified for, and I was offered the job during the interview!”
-MB
“This is the FM 1 for transition!”
“The Transition Mission is gritty, focused, and essential. It is a distillation of a successful transition into repeatable actions; something every service member needs to understand before they transition.
Presented in a familiar and structured way, Herb brings a practical approach in facing the unknown. The processes are overlaid with the authors wins and losses and color in an often overlooked aspect of transition. The author doesn't pull any punches, and tells it like it is.”
-Andrew H
“Best transition resource!”
“As a Special Forces Officer with 15 years of service, I recently spoke with my team sergeant of some years ago. He said the one thing he wishes he would have done differently was make transition training a deliberate, routine event on the team. Herb’s book is an excellent resource for doing just that. He gets everything right. From the attitude you need to the skills required. The “Transition Truths” alone are worth it. Well written. Well researched. Unpretentious and honest. I highly recommend this to ALL service members.”
-Josh L
“An absolute must for your transition tool-kit!”
“Herb Thompson's Transition Mission is an easy-to-read handbook that covers the key elements of transition from the military. Using stories, plain language and humor - Herb tackles a challenging subject and makes it less daunting for the readers.
From a single-tour veteran to a careerist - The Transition Mission helps service members navigate the technical issues of a job search as well as cultural, educational and psychological impacts of leaving a lifestyle that demands so much of its members.
Having recently transitioned, I found the book an excellent technical resource and enjoyable read. Highly recommend!
-David L