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I read the official updates, then write them the way I’d brief a Soldier after formation — clear, unofficial, and pointed at the actual signup page.
Getting outEnrollment · 2026-09-21
Three free months of VGLI. The 240-day clock did not stop.
If your VGLI is current, VA is skipping premiums November 2026 through January 2027. If you are still converting from SGLI, the deadline did not take a holiday.
Getting outIdentity · 2026-09-21
Reservists: ask for the DD214-1 before you out-process.
Guard and Reserve now get a Certificate of Uniformed Service addendum with points. It is not a substitute for a regular DD-214. Get both. Store both.
Getting outApps · 2026-09-05
The portal was always yours. Drill never taught the click path.
VA.gov and the official app already hold claims, letters, records, and messages. Recut sitrep — not a VA press release.
Getting outCareers · 2026-06-20
The civilian tech path is appropriated money, not a vibe.
GI Bill, VR&E, and leftover high-tech seats are the on-ramps. Recut sitrep for the soldier heading out.