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The list might not surprise you, as places in Virginia, Maryland, and Texas rank very high on the list, while Colorado Springs sits at the top.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s go back to your new degree program or new job choosing the place you live when you leave the military. Is the location of the school something you took into account? Did you consider the local area if you have a family? What about the new job \u2013 it\u2019s great to work for a federal agency, but chances are good living in the District of Columbia might be out of your price range. Are you ready for that daily commute? How will you get to work or class? How will your family meet those same needs? These are all important considerations as you transition into the <a href=\"https:\/\/rebootcamp.militarytimes.com\/transition-tips\/employment\/2018\/06\/27\/how-to-balance-a-civilian-job-and-your-military-service\/\">next phase<\/a> of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This decision doesn\u2019t necessarily have to change the rest of your life. After all, if you get another big job or you graduate and take a big job, you\u2019ll end up moving again anyway. The whole idea is to have a support system in place and make your transition to civilian life a simple as possible. So let\u2019s be real for a moment: it\u2019s gonna be difficult. No one ever got out of the military without a single hiccup or regret. You can follow every one of these suggestions, completely stick to the timeline we gave you, or the one the transition office gave you, or the one anyone gave you because you received so many, and things are still going to happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But being able to get to school while your spouse heads off to work doesn\u2019t need to be one of those issues. Finding a doctor for yourself or your kids doesn\u2019t need to be one of those issues. And finding a place you feel at home shouldn\u2019t be one either.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you\u2019re a big city person, just do the research. You\u2019ll have no problem finding schools for everyone who needs one, along with jobs, food, and fun. You\u2019ll probably even find multiple VA facilities to serve your needs and finish your VA disability examination. In a small town, you might have more difficulty checking every box but it\u2019s not impossible. Do the research and figure out what\u2019s right for you and yours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When you know where you really want to go and find a new home there, be sure to update your home of record with the MPF. When you leave the military, you will get one free shipment of household goods to that home of record as a final send-off from America\u2019s greatest fighting force. 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