VSO is excited to announce our next release in our Veteran Conversation Series: The Eleventh. This month, we spoke with Joshua Landsman, an Air Force veteran and current VSO employee. Joining us from Las Colinas, Texas, Josh recounts his time in service and his journey from active duty to civilian life.
Josh initially planned to join the Navy straight out of high school. However, he opted for college instead. Five years later, he once again felt a strong pull towards service and enlisted in the Air Force. In his role, Josh’s unit managed the recovery of aircraft that went down within the United States. While he valued his military experience, he made stability for his family his top priority and transitioned out of the military.
Josh’s shift from military to civilian life was notably smooth. He had proactively assessed how his military role would translate into civilian opportunities, recognizing that his skills in adaptability, resourcefulness, and versatility would be advantageous.
His advice to those transitioning?
- Seek out other reintegrated service members for guidance. Speaking with service members who recently made their transition back to the civilian workforce was one of the keys to the success of Josh’s reintegration.
- Get as much education as you possibly can in the time that you’re in. Josh emphasizes the importance of earning educational certifications and degrees while in service to better prepare for civilian life.
Don’t miss Josh’s full interview for a deeper dive into his military experience and transition to civilian life!