“If only I had known…. Things would have been so much easier.”  Nobody ever likes to hear this. I can instantly empathize with that individual. As I am starting to look into this topic I want to hear from you. Below, I have two options. On the left is a link for if you are getting ready to leave the service. It doesn’t matter it you are getting out before or after retirement. On the right is a link for those who have already gotten out. What were the unseen pitfalls and how well were you prepared for getting out. By having a separate link for each, I hope to find the areas that we are blind to before or during the process. I want to thank you in advance for taking a moment and providing your answers. I wish you good fortunes and continued success.