Better Call Tyrone: The Truth About Military Transition & Your WHY | Tyrone Hewitt | VET S.O.S.

Episode Description:
Tyrone Hewitt joins the VET S.O.S. to discuss how to properly plan your military transition and share powerful insight into navigating education, mentorship, benefits, and career choice with intention. Tyrone breaks down why “I’ll just figure it out” is the most dangerous transition plan and shows how aligning your WHY, your mentors, and your resources can change your entire post-service life.

In this episode, we unpack:
• Why planning your transition should look like mission planning—not guesswork
• The real purpose of Act Now Education and how to use free resources strategically
• The emotional “WHY moment” that drives Tyrone’s mission to serve veterans
• How to pick education, certifications, and career paths that match your goals
• The truth about senior leaders, ego, job entitlement, and networking
• Why mentors and informational interviews are the key to avoiding costly mistakes

Whether you're navigating the military-to-civilian transition, launching a new career, pursuing higher education, or figuring out your next chapter, this conversation delivers clear, actionable steps you can use today.

About the Guest:
Tyrone Hewitt is a retired U.S. Navy veteran, transition readiness leader, and well-known veteran advocate. He specializes in career development, VA/DoD benefits education, mentorship, and transition navigation. As part of Act Now Education, he helps service members, veterans, and spouses access aligned training and resources without wasting time or money. Known for his energetic delivery and practical guidance, Tyrone equips the military community to build confidence and clarity for their next chapter.

Chapters:
0:00 – Welcome
0:30 – Guest Introduction
2:15 – Tyrone’s “imperfect” transition story
5:30 – Why we plan holiday parties better than our transition
7:15 – Discovering Act Now Education
11:45 – The importance of aligned resources (not just freebies)
14:20 – Tyrone’s emotional “WHY” story at a VA homeless stand-down
18:40 – Mentorship, Mail Mentor Program, and Service to School
21:50 – Why picking the wrong certifications wastes time & money
23:30 – How to choose education paths that fit your goals
26:00 – Local transition offices, American Job Centers & statewide veteran programs
27:25 – Brutally honest advice for senior leaders
29:30 – How to get in touch with Tyrone
30:15 – Final Thoughts & Lifeline Message

Grab the Lifeline:
VET S.O.S. connects veterans, service members, and military spouses with real resources and real people who want to see you thrive.
Don’t drown in the sea of transition — grab the lifeline.

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