What I wish I’d known before leaving the Army
I'm Nathan Sramek, the author of Before You Separate. I joined the U.S. Army in 2009 as a 19 Delta, trained at Fort Knox, and served in South Korea with 1st Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. I later deployed from Fort Knox with 3rd Brigade, 1st Infantry Division and spent 2011 in Khost Province, Afghanistan. I left the Army in 2012 at the rank of Sergeant.
When I got out, I didn't know about many of the benefits and programs covered in this guide. I wish I'd understood them earlier. I created these resources to help service members prepare before leaving and help veterans find useful resources afterward. Keeping them affordable matters to me.
The shop offers original printable educational guides and planning worksheets, developed with AI assistance and links to official sources. They help readers organize records, dates, and questions for qualified help. They are not government publications or individualized claims, legal, tax, financial, or medical services. No benefit, rating, or payment outcome is promised. Free official information and VA-accredited VSO help remain available whether or not you buy a guide.