← Military Transition Academy Podcast by Vets2PM
Dec 30, 2025 · 52 min
As we close out Season 3 of the Military Transition Academy Podcast and wrap up 2025, we’re ending the year with a conversation many service members can relate to — transitions shaped by med boards, medical retirements, or unexpected discharges that leave little time to prepare. In this episode, Craig Jones shares how a sudden medical retirement from the Marine Corps forced him to face the question, What now? His answer was simple: do what you can, when you can. Craig walks through his path from Marine to Program Manager at USAA, including how he discovered project management, recognized his transferable skills, and used certifications to translate his experience into a language civilian employers understand. He also shares the mindset shifts that mattered most, why “no” is often redirection, and how steady forward motion builds momentum over time. This episode is for veterans closing out the year feeling uncertain, behind, or unprepared. Craig’s story is a reminder that progress does not require a perfect plan, just a willingness to take the next step. As we head into a new year, this conversation offers a simple way to prepare today for your post-service career tomorrow. Connect with Craig: Craig Jones | LinkedInStart where you are with Vets2PM: www.vets2pm.com/training
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