The Long Blue Line (Summer 2022)
Quarterly magazine serving the Coast Guard's Active Duty, Reserve, and Retirees.
Quarterly magazine serving the Coast Guard's Active Duty, Reserve, and Retirees.
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U.S. COAST GUARD RETIREE INFORMATION PRE-RETIREE<br />
COAST GUARD<br />
PRE-RETIREE<br />
CG CAPITAL AREA RETIREE COUNCIL (CARC) / BASE NCR<br />
CG RETIREE MENTORING PILOT PROGRAM<br />
*Mr. Robert Miller, CG Transition/Relocation Manager (TRM), USCG YNCM (Ret.)<br />
REGARDLESS OF YOUR RANK or stature, a<br />
career transition can be extremely challenging<br />
and stressful if you don’t properly prepare<br />
for the ebbs and flows with this process.<br />
Transitioning service members must take<br />
this life-changing process seriously because<br />
it affects the rest of their life—including their<br />
families too. Not surprisingly, according to<br />
numerous studies, the first year after separation<br />
is the most challenging and difficult. It’s<br />
important to note, open communication with<br />
family members is important for a successful<br />
career transition. <strong>The</strong>y are transitioning as<br />
well, and it’s important you understand their<br />
concerns while they navigate this process.<br />
Fortunately, the Capital Area Retiree Council<br />
(CARC) has created a pilot program mentoring<br />
initiative to assist transitioning service members<br />
with their career transition. <strong>The</strong> program targets<br />
service members that plan on residing or<br />
relocating to the National Capital Area Region<br />
upon separation. This is a great program for<br />
those that would like to connect with a CG<br />
retiree for mentoring purposes, because<br />
they continue to be valuable members of the<br />
civilian workforce, and their considerable<br />
expertise can be a game changer regarding<br />
future employment opportunities as three<br />
prior mentees can attest. Additionally, the<br />
experience they share with their respective<br />
mentee(s) regarding their own military career<br />
transition and professional networks is<br />
priceless in numerous ways.<br />
Please contact me if you would like to connect<br />
with a CARC Mentor in the National Capital<br />
Area Region during your career transition<br />
process. <strong>The</strong> sooner you create a mentormentee<br />
relationship, the more prepared you<br />
will be moving forward in uncharted waters.<br />
Make no mistake, a career transition can be<br />
very challenging at times. Having a proper<br />
support network is one key to your success.<br />
Shipmates should complete a career transition<br />
course/workshop at least 24 months before<br />
your separation date. <strong>The</strong> information you<br />
obtain from numerous instructors during the<br />
course will ensure your career transition is a<br />
huge success.<br />
Remember, there are no shortcuts for a<br />
successful career transition. Utilizing numerous<br />
resources to your advantage will provide huge<br />
dividends in the end. Don’t hesitate to contact<br />
me for a CARC Mentor if you plan on residing or<br />
relocating in the National Capital Area Region.<br />
<strong>The</strong>y are standing by to assist you as needed.<br />
*Mr. Robert Miller received a Letter of Commendation<br />
and Special Act Award from the Commanding<br />
Officer, Base NCR, for his initiative and tireless efforts<br />
exceeding the expectations of a TRM in spearheading<br />
this initiative with the CARC.<br />
BZ!<br />
12 SUMMER <strong>2022</strong><br />
THE LONG BLUE LINE
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