1. Soldier For Life
LTC Christopher Paone
1 April 2015

2. Background J Program of Record FY 16 Army Transition Regulation
“Honor the service and sacrifice of our Veterans, Retirees, Wounded Warriors and Families by preserving the highest possible quality of life, on our installations, and wherever Soldiers serve and live. Assist Soldiers transitioning out of Army service to return to civilian occupations successfully. ‘Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier.’” –GEN Raymond Odierno, July 2012 J
Army Transition Regulation
Dec 2014
Transition Campaign Plan
July 2014
Army Campaign Plan
Jan 2014
VOW (Veterans Opportunity to Work) to Hire Heroes Act 2011
SFL Inception
July 2012
November 2011
VCSA Sends
November 2010
Army ACAP/Transition
USMA Study Group
April 2010

3. Veteran Population Distribution

4. SFL Regions/Functions
Northeast US and Europe
LTC William Johnson (703)
MSG Martinez: (703)
Director – COL Adam Rocke(703)
Deputy Director – COL Matthew Schwind (703)
SGM Billie Jo Boersma (703) AK
Western US and Pacific
LTC Derwin Brown
(703)
MSG Mulligan:
(703)
Southeast US, USVI, and PR
LTC Steven George (703)
MSG Perret: (703)
Central Region
LTC Rob Hensley (703)
MSG Morris: (703) HI
Employment
LTC Paone
(703)
Social Media
Ms. Anna Eisenberg
(703)
FUNCTIONS
Education
LTC Ryan Raymond
Retirement Services
Mr. John Radke
(703)
Health
LTC Paula Smith
(703)
OTSG Liaison
MAJ Jacqueline Clements
(703)
National Programs
LTC Jennifer Kasker
(703)
Strategic Outreach
LTC Wenceslao Angulo
(703)

5. Soldier for Life Campaign
Mission
Soldier for Life connects Army, governmental, and community efforts to build relationships that facilitate successful reintegration of our Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, Veterans, and their Families in order to keep them Army Strong and instill their values, ethos, and leadership within communities.
Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
Employment
Education
Health
Army
Government
Community
Information
Endstate
Soldiers, Veterans, and Families leave military service “career ready” and find an established network of enablers connecting them with the employment, education, and healthcare required to successfully reintegrate into civilian society.
Remain Strong
Start Strong
Reintegrate Strong
Serve Strong

6. Soldier Life Cycle 2 1 3 4 Serve Strong Start Strong Remain Strong
Technical and Leadership experience
PME supports continued development
ACT / COOL / JST
Credentialing, Certifications and Licensing 2
Serve Strong
Remain Strong
Start Strong
Reintegrate Strong
Start Strong
Top 29%
HS Diploma / College
PaYS Partners
Initial Entry Training (IET)
Army Values and Warrior Ethos
Re-integrate Strong
SFL-TAP
Retirement Services
National Guard / Reserve
Army Network / Mentors
Community Action Teams
Apprenticeships/Internships 1 3 4
Remain Strong
Community Reception
National Guard / Reserve
VSO / MSO
Retired Soldiers / Veterans
Mentors
Community Leaders

7. Current Situation
6.5%
4.4%
3.8%
7.8%
6.4%
5.3%
$1B
$750M
$500M
$250M
Army FY Unemployment Compensation
$515 M
$503 M
$431.7 M
Quarter
UCX FY 14 1
$94.3M 2
$84.6M 3
$75.9M 4
$ 68.8M
$323.6 M
Federal, Public, & Private Training and Hiring Commitments
SFL’s Diverse Networking Profile
Includes…over 500 companies/organizations representing 22 industries And…over 300 Government/Federal agencies
Energy
Manufacturing & Retail Services
Business Services
IT & Security
Financial Services
Government & Public Sector
Future:
Add the number of Service members who separated each year for comparison purposes
Add # of annual separations compared to # of new UCX claims (back to FY00 if possible)
Break out by active, reserve, and guard (if possible)
Goal: Reduce DOD UCX payments
Key Comparison Indicators: Decrease in the amount of DOD UCX payments, compared to the yearly baseline. This baseline represents a pre-recession level of payments.
Purpose: To provide a trend line for UCX payments.
Dependencies: None at this time
Effective Date: FY 13 with FY14 updates for Army.
Source: Employment and Training Administration, Office of Unemployment Insurance - DOL
Reporting Requirements: Special run of data
Data Storage: UCX Database
Data Tracking & Validation Process: Performed by each branch of service.
Continued downward trend in UCX payouts; 100M less from FY2013
109M represents a 22% reduction // 14% reduction // 3% reduction from
UCX trending downward - $323.6M thru FY14.
NOTE: Florida UCX not available for 4th Qtr - typically accounts for more than $1-million.
Joining Forces

8. How We Connect SFL Resources/ Analysis Labor Trends Developing Markets
IMCOM/HRC:
Transition Services Managers
SFL-Transition Assistance Program Counselors
SFL
Inter-Agency Fusion Cell
SFL Resources/ Analysis
Labor Trends
Developing Markets
Advanced Skill Training
Unemployment & UCX
Independent Research
Health
Website/Social Media (Direct)
Education
This is the general connection strategy of SFL
Three main connection efforts:
- Fusion Cell and Regional Engagement provide information through our key partners who prepare Soldiers for transition : ARNG, USAR, IMCOM, and HRC
We connect directly with Soldiers, Retired Soldiers, and Veterans through our web portal and through social media
Every engagement path leads to more resources, more connections, and more information
SFL Regional Engagements
Employment
IMCOM/HRC:
Transition Services Managers
SFL- Transition Assistance Program
(TAP) Counselors

9. The Fusion Cell Answers:
SFL EMPLOYMENT FUSION
The Fusion Cell Answers:
Who is at risk and how do we (Army) mitigate that risk?
What industry/sector should we connect – when, how, where?
The Employment Fusion Cell furthers the goals of SFL and partners to develop a targeted, evidence-based employment single point of service to synchronize preparation and connection employment targeting.
Military roundtables
Directly engage HR/Leader
Communications
Marketing
Commitments
Employment announcements
Policy updates
Networking/bookmarking
News sharing
Government Reps (VA, DOL, Reserves. NGB)
State Work Force
Installation/community visits
Leader engagement
Remain Strong
Start Strong
Reintegrate Strong
Serve Strong
Corporate
Outreach
Social and Human
Media Outreach
State, Community
DOD, OSD, Interagency
Collaboration
Analysis
Data Mining
Vet Data: Age, Gender, Race
Periods of Service
Disability
Location
TAP) Employment Workshop
National Labor Exchange
Federal Hiring Preference
American Job Centers
VA Vet Centers
VSO/MSO Connections
Positive Labor Trends
Developing Markets
Advanced Skill Training
Placement/Pay Parity
Unemployment
Unemployment Compensation
Unclassified

10. Soldier for Life Priorities
Army Imperative: Sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
Mindset
Access
Relationships
Trust
Inculcate the SFL mindset into Soldiers and Families
Leverage the Army Network and Centers of Influence to connect Veterans to resources
Bring unity of effort to Army, Government, and Community action
Maintain faith of Soldiers & Veterans to sustain the Premier All-Volunteer Army
SFL concepts in PME
Educate the force through engagements
Train and Educate Leaders to change culture
Embed SFL NCOs into units
Bring awareness to communities
Engage partners to develop networks and connect to Veterans
VSO/MSOs
Interagency
Private Industry
CATs
Local Gov.
Help NFE’s gain access to and assist transitioning Soldiers
Develop Public-Private Partnerships
Connect resource providers to create efficiency
Build the Army Network
Connect civilian leaders with Army Senior Leadership
Engage Communities to tell the Army Story
Educate Centers of Influence and employers
Deliver on promises to Veterans and the community
Care for our Veterans ALWAYS
Build Strong Communities and Army Network
Unclassified

11. SFL Functional Connections
Connection Examples
Employment
Education
Health
Nat. Programs
Veterans Employment Center
Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve
Hiring Our Heroes Military Spouse Program
Military Spouse Employment
Program (MSEP)
American Job Centers
Spouse Education and
Career Opportunities (SECO)
SFL TAP
Command Sponsored
Spouse Program
Dept. Of Veterans Affairs
Post 9/11 GI Bill
Military Spouse Career Advancement Accounts
(MYCAA)
Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO)
Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC)
SFL TAP
Student Veterans of America
Operation College Promise
OTSG.MEDCOM
SAMHSA (HHS)
VHA
DCoE
AOS
USO
Give an Hour
Care Coalition
Vets4Warriors
Army OneSource
Department of Veterans Affairs
Department of Labor
Army Community Covenant
Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
American Legion
Code of Support
MOAA
…connects Army, governmental, & community efforts to build relationships

12. Employment Resources American Job Centers
Student (VA)
GI Bill
Technical Training
Registered
Apprenticeships
Employer
Transition GPS (TAP)
“Good Jobs for Veterans”
Employee (DOL)
American Job Centers
- Priority of Service
- Gold Card/Intensive
Services
Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E)
American Job Center (AJC)
National Labor Exchange (NLX)
Veteran
Entrepreneur (SBA)
“Boots to Business” 12

13. “Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier…A Soldier for Life!”
Discussion
“Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier…A Soldier for Life!”