This bill establishes a new senior official within the Department of Defense to oversee all military transition programs that help active-duty service members move into civilian life or reserve status. The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness must designate this official within 90 days of the bill's enactment, selecting someone with extensive experience in veterans services and knowledge of military-to-civilian transitions. The official will serve as the chief transition officer, advising top Pentagon leadership, coordinating with the Veterans Affairs, Labor, and Education departments, and reviewing existing programs like the Transition Assistance Program and Skillbridge to recommend improvements. The bill affects all active-duty service members and their families who are leaving military service, with the goal of ensuring they receive better coordinated support and resources for their transition. The Secretary of Defense must brief Congress within 90 days on the official's designation and implementation of their responsibilities.
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