Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)
“Transforming Service into World-Class Citizenship. Powered by CommerceWise by Tony Astro: Where Transitions Become Triumphs.”
Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)
“Transforming Service into World-Class Citizenship. Powered by CommerceWise by Tony Astro: Where Transitions Become Triumphs.”
Norfolk TAP | Fleet & Family Support Center
Start early. Finish strong. Your mission-ready transition begins 24–12 months out.
NS Norfolk
Building U-93
TAP Core + Tracks
SkillBridge • BDD • GI Bill
Norfolk TAP Location & Contact
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FFSC – Naval Station Norfolk
Building U-93, 7928 14th Street, Norfolk, VA 23511
Building U-93, 7928 14th Street, Norfolk, VA 23511
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Overflow classes may be held in Building C-9 (Career Center). Register via your Command Career Counselor or email the TAP office with Rank/Rate, Command, EAOS/Retire date, and desired track(s).
24–18 Months Before Separation
- Schedule Initial Counseling (IC): start DD Form 2648 & Individual Transition Plan (ITP); confirm Tier & Career Readiness Standards (CRS).
- Explore pathways: SkillBridge (apply up to 12 months), MilGears (JST → credentials), ACP mentorship.
- Talk reserve options: SELRES/IRR affiliation (see MyNavyHR reserve benefits).
18–12 Months Before Separation (TAP Core)
- Pre-Separation Counseling (mandatory, NLT 365 days): benefits, timelines, ITP setup.
- DoD Transition Day: Managing Your Transition • MOC Crosswalk • Financial Planning.
- Pick 2-Day Track(s): DOL Employment (DOLEW), Career & Credential Exploration (C2E), Managing Your Education (MYE), SBA Boots to Business.
12 Months Out → 90 Days (Claims, Health, Capstone)
- VA BDD Claim: submit between 180–90 days (start gathering medical records now).
- GI Bill: confirm transfer status/obligation; review education plans (FAFSA, admissions).
- Health: schedule SHPE/SHA & Mental Health Assessment; plan TRICARE Reserve Select or Marketplace coverage.
- Capstone (NLT 90 days): verify CRS (resume, budget, ITP, job/education plan); request warm handover if needed.
- DD-214: review for accuracy before separation—this document unlocks benefits.
Norfolk TAP Schedule (Typical Rhythm)
MonPre-Separation Counseling (AM)U-93
TueTransition Day: MYT • MOC • Financial PlanningU-93
Wed–Thu2-Day Track: DOLEW / C2E / MYE / Boots to BusinessU-93 / C-9
FriCapstone appointments (by booking)U-93
* Schedules can shift with base ops. Confirm dates when registering.
Extra Help & Local Support
- Military OneSource: 24/7 support, available up to 365 days post-service — militaryonesource.mil
- American Job Center (Norfolk): veteran-priority employment help — vawc.virginia.gov
- VA State Offices: find state-specific benefits — va.gov/statedva.htm
- Crisis Line (save to phone): Dial 988, then press 1 • Text 838255 • veteranscrisisline.net
Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)
“Transforming Service into World-Class Citizenship. Powered by CommerceWise by Tony Astro: Where Transitions Become Triumphs.”
Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Empowering Transitions Through Purpose and Pathway.
Head Office: #1 Columbus Tower Suite 610 Town Center Dr.Corner Main Street Virginia Beach, Virginia 23462Telephone: (757) 932-8978 (Text & Mobile Friendly)
“Transforming Service into World-Class Citizenship. Powered by CommerceWise by Tony Astro: Where Transitions Become Triumphs.”