- Check your driver’s license and vehicle tabs to make sure they have not expired. Check on speed limit changes.
- Reactivate your vehicle insurance to reflect your current status.
- Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) your Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) especially if it has sat for 1 year.
- Verify registration in TRICARE for you and your family. See Benefits page.
- Register your Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD214) with your county veterans service officer and the county registrar. See Minnesota State Benefits page.
- Employment: See Employment page.
- Notify your employer set up a return date
- If not employed file for MN Unemployment insurance.
- Sign up for TAP’s (Transition Assistance Program)
- Contact ESGR Rep for more help in your area
- School: See Education page
- File for your MN military appreciation fund. Go to http://thankmntroops.org. You will be eligible to collect a grant for $250 or more.
- Notify your creditors that you are no longer eligible for the 6% interest rate. Creditors may demand the remainder of the unpaid interest amount if you choose not to contact them.
- Complete your travel voucher with your unit because you are entitled to per diem and other allowances. Make sure it is done accurately and correctly.
- File your state and federal income taxes. Be sure to claim the new $59/month MN tax credit using MN tax Form M99.
- Rescind any Power of attorney you may have outstanding
- Contact your CVSO to set up your dental exam within 90 days of discharge.
- Ensure any promotions, awards, or re-enlistments are recorded in your permanent 201 file and review your promotion packet.
- Unpack your gear ASAP (as soon as possible) and ensure proper cleaning and serviceability. Immediately turn in any contraband or sensitive items you may have.
- To ensure your personal success, adopt a healthy lifestyle and exercise regularly..
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