The 200,000 service members who leave active duty each year are required by law to start the military's Transition Readiness Program at least one year before their expected departure.

However, there is one particular advantage that many service members don’t realize until it’s too late -- the impact that rank could have on one’s job prospects after discharge.

The NPower SkillBridge initiative had such an impact on 4-year Air Force Veteran K-Lynn Blacksher, that she’s continuing to dedicate her life to service for those who’ve served. WTVR K-Lynn ...