Attempting to reach out to individuals who may have some insight about what direction I should be looking as a medically retired vet. I worked as an 88N for 9 years and got out of the military as a Staff Sergeant (E6), I'm not sure if I'm looking for the correct job due to how some jobs are listed. I have a love for logistics and feel most comfortable in that field of work. If anyone has any tips or insight, please feel free to reach out and contact me, thank you!

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Hey brother, first thing is on the outside, nonone knows what an 88N is (I did 20 years in the Corps and don't know). Looking it up, it says Transportation Management Coordinator. I think the easiest thing to look for would be to search for jobs that have 'Fleet' in the name. Look for dispatch stuff. I'd also look for jobs that have Logistics in the title and specifically at Defense Contracting jobs if you can gwt and hold a clearance again.

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Ex military here same thing was a medic unfortunately your going to have to start all over on the out side but tons of military programs for school

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