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From intel to craft: A master sergeant's distillery journey through U.S. Air Force SkillBridge Program
November 21, 2024 — After 21 years of dedicated service to his country, U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder is hanging up his uniform to begin a dynamic role in the distilling industry. Elder’s journey reads like a recipe for reinvention. After years in the intelligence world, he’s now elbow-deep in the world of whiskey and beer... MORE

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Matthew Elder, Special Warfare Training Wing readiness flight chief, poses for a photo at a distillery where he is performing his SkillBridge internship in San Antonio, Texas, May 10, 2024. The DOD SkillBridge Program allows separating service members to intern with approved industry partners for up to 180 days prior to their separation date as long as the obtain their chain of command approval. The program is designed to give service members valuable industry experience and help smooth the transition between military and civilian life. Elder used his SkillBridge benefit to explore career opportunities in the distilling and beverage industry. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ismael Ortega)

Learn more about the AFJROTC SkillBridge Program
July 30, 2024 — The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program has established a significant partnership with Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, providing Air Force members with valuable internship opportunities at over 800 AFJROTC high schools across the globe. This collaboration offers a unique pathway for retiring service members to gain civilian work experience and successfully transition into post-military careers, including the opportunity to work as Aerospace Instructors in AFJROTC programs... MORE

Airmen, Guardians embrace Air Force Junior ROTC SkillBridge program for internship opportunities
June 26, 2023 — The Department of Defense SkillBridge Program has established a significant partnership with Headquarters Air Force Junior ROTC, providing Air Force members with valuable internship opportunities at more than 800 AFJROTC high schools across the globe. This collaboration offers a unique pathway for retiring service members to gain civilian work experience and successfully transition into post-military careers, including the opportunity to work as Aerospace Instructors in AFJROTC programs... MORE

Service members find civilian career opportunities through SkillBridge
June 7, 2022 — Separating service members who are preparing to enter the civilian workforce can use the Defense Department's career transition program, SkillBridge, to explore career opportunities through internships and apprenticeships... MORE

SkillBridge updates to impact Airmen, Guardians
November 10, 2021 — Effective Oct. 1, the Department of the Air Force implemented two significant changes to the execution of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program that impact Airmen and Guardians preparing for retirement or separation... MORE

Effective Oct. 1, the Department of the Air Force implemented two significant changes to the execution of the Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program that impact Airmen and Guardians preparing for retirement or separation.

SkillBridge, Career Skills Program provide transitioning members training opportunities
February 12, 2020 — Service members at Joint Base San Antonio transitioning from the military have several options for assistance when preparing for a new career... MORE