Soldier For Life Center dedicated to assist transitioning Soldiers, civilians

By Chrystal Smith (IMCOM)November 4, 2014

Soldier For Life Center dedicated to assist transitioning Soldiers, civilians
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WIESBADEN, Germany - Soldier readiness and resilience got a major boost as U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden leaders designated Clay Kaserne's Building 1023E as the community's Soldier For Life Center Oct. 20.

Soldier for Life is one of the key programs of the Ready and Resilient Campaign ensuring the right conditions exist for civilians to transition into Soldiers, Soldiers to be trained and ready to do their jobs, and Soldiers to transition back to the civilian workforce, said Col. Mary Martin, USAG Wiesbaden commander.

The branding of the facility happens in stride with the Army's Soldier for Life initiative and represents the Army's committed focus on ensuring each Soldier stays "career ready" from his or her first assignment until the time of leaving service.

"The whole community is much more engaged to ensure the Soldier is career-ready when the Soldier stops wearing the uniform," said Lew Lewis, Installation Management Command-Europe Transition Services manager, mentioning that a massive effort is being put forth to centralize and coordinate services to better track Soldier progress through one's career. "We want to make sure you have the full services you need to help set you up for success."

The presence of a Soldier for Life Center is becoming a standard throughout Army communities worldwide, and while they may not have the same look, the offerings should be the same regardless of where a Soldier is assigned.

Martin said Clay Kaserne was chosen because it houses the majority of Soldier service agencies such as Military Personnel Division, Transition Assistance Program, Transition Center, ID Cards, Passports, Retirement Services and the Wiesbaden Education Center.

"The Transition Soldier Life Cycle further demonstrates the Army's commitment to supporting Soldiers in all stages of their military career," said Martin. "Synchronizing the efforts of Soldiers for Life-related services furthers our goal of allowing 'Soldiers to Start Strong, Serve Strong, Reintegrate Strong and Remain Strong.'"

Visit the Soldier for Life Center at Clay Kaserne Building 1023E for information on the various programs and services available. Find more information about the Soldier for Life initiative at www.soldierforlife.army.mil or visit www.wiesbaden.army.mil for location-specific information. (Editor's note: Read more in-depth information about the Soldier Life Cycle at www.army.mil/article/129757/Soldier_Life_Cycle_changes_way_Army_preps_troops_for_eventual_transition.)

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