Your pathway to a successful claim!
There are four steps tied to a successful VA claim.
Check out what you need to do and get started today!
bdd.tapevents.mil/
@DeptVetAffairs @DeptofWar
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MCTO participated in the 2026 Texas A&M Semiconductor Summit, highlighting TAP, DoW SkillBridge and DoW Project Patriot Pipeline (P3) as pathways connecting transitioning Service members to DIB careers.
#MCTOengagements #MilitaryTransition #DoWSkillBridge #DIB #MCTO
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Leaving active duty? Don't guess your timeline for filing a VA claim.
The transition calculator determines when you need to take the most critical step; filing your BDD claim between 180 and 90 days out.
bdd.tapevents.mil
@DeptVetAffairs @DeptofWar
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MCTO joined @AmericanLegion DSO Symposium to discuss DoW-VA coordination, BDD awareness, TAP updates and civilian career pathways through DoW SkillBridge and DoW Project Patriot Pipeline.
#MCTOengagements #MilitaryTransition #TAP #BDD #DoWSkillBridge #MCTO
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Looking to become a #DoWSkillBridge provider? Watch how to complete Secretary of State verification, confirm registration, and upload documents.
Learn more: SkillBridge.mil
youtu.be/s8B-Rmeyf2c
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RAF Mildenhall and RAF Lakenheath: One week to go.
MCTO will join The HOH OCONUS Career Summit is Nov. 2.
Connect with employers, grow your network and put TAP skills into action.
Register: app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiri…
#BeyondService #TAP #MCTO
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DoW SkillBridge offers continuous provider training:
• Customer Service Hours: Thu., 1–3 p.m. ET
• New Provider Session: Oct. 28, 2–3:30 p.m. ET
• CMS Training: Nov. 4, 2–3:15 p.m. ET
Learn more: SkillBridge.mil/industryprov…
#DoWSkillBridge #MCTO
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Service members who completed the TAP Participant Assessment reported positive results from their transition preparation.
Learn more: TAPevents.mil
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KMC: One week until MCTO joins the HOH OCONUS Career Summit.
📅 Oct. 29
📍 Ramstein / USAG Rheinland-Pfalz
Connect with employers and explore civilian opportunities while putting your TAP preparation into action.
Register: app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiri…
#BeyondService #TAP #MCTO
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One week until MCTO joins the HOH OCONUS Career Summit at USAG Stuttgart.
📅 Oct. 28
Connect with employers, explore civilian career opportunities and build on TAP preparation.
Register: app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiri…
#BeyondService #TAP #MCTO
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One week to go, USAG Bavaria!
MCTO will join The HOH OCONUS Career Summit arrives Oct. 27.
Meet employers, grow your network and put your TAP skills into action.
Register: app.brazenconnect.com/a/hiri…
#BeyondService #TAP #HiringOurHeroes #MCTO
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MCTO will join @hiringourheroes OCONUS Career Summits connecting Service members with employers and career resources while building on TAP preparation.
📍 Oct. 27 — Bavaria
📍 Oct. 28 — Stuttgart
📍 Oct. 29 — KMC
📍 Nov. 2 — Mildenhall
#BeyondService #TAP #MCTO
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In CY2025, 22,039 Service members participated in #DoWSkillBridge, with 13,487 nationwide and virtual training opportunities.
Gain civilian experience before separation and explore career pathways supporting the Defense Industrial Base.
skillbridge.mil
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#DoWSkillBridge Opportunity of the Week: Intern as a Law Enforcement Information Specialist with Customs and Border Protection! Detect & deter threats at the border!
#StrengthentheSouthernBorder
skillbridge.osd.mil/
#DHS #MilitaryTransition #MCTO
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Happy Birthday to the U.S. Navy.
MCTO recognizes active-duty Sailors, Navy Reserve members and Navy Veterans whose service and skills continue to strengthen the nation.
TAP: tapevents.mil
SkillBridge: skillbridge.mil
YRRP: yellowribbon.mil
#MCTO
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MCTO met with #USSS Tech Ops to bridge critical technical workforce gaps leveraging #DoWSkillBridge. We are committed to connecting transitioning Service members with high-impact national security roles.
#MCTOengagements #MilitaryTransition #NationalSecurity
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MCTO met with #USSS Tech Ops to bridge critical technical workforce gaps leveraging #DoWSkillBridge. We are committed to connecting transitioning Service members with high-impact national security roles.
#MCTOengagements #MilitaryTransition #NationalSecurity
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Not every organization using the SkillBridge name is an approved DoW SkillBridge provider.
Before you apply, verify the provider and opportunity through the official source: skillbridge.mil
#DoWSkillBridge #MilitaryTransition #MCTO
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The DoW has launched bdd.tapevents.mil!
Input your separation date into the new interactive calculator to get:
🔹Your exact 180–90 day #BDD window
🔹4-step prep checklist
Run your timeline: bdd.tapevents.mil
youtu.be/-UiwCrkF1zM
#TAP #MCTO
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The inaugural #DoWSkillBridge Prep Training course is heading to installations force-wide 1 Oct 2026!
🔹Get started: SkillBridge.mil
Don't miss out—register now and secure your spot for this valuable training!
#MilitaryTransition #ProjectPatriotPipeline
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