Transitioning out of the military can seem daunting and complex for servicemembers preparing for the next step of their lives in the civilian workforce or retirement. Stephen Hudson understands this well. He retired from the US Navy after 20 years and witnessed firsthand how challenging the transition can be. That’s why he created a technology tool specifically designed to help servicemembers integrate back into civilian life seamlessly.
About AI Ready Veteran
AI Ready Veteran is an online platform that helps its users leverage Artificial Intelligence (AI) to create a personalized transition assistance roadmap. It leads users through the planning process with custom guidance organized by topic. Though AI is new to many, it’s a powerful technology that is redefining how the world operates — and its use is growing at an exponential rate. A recent study published in Forbes revealed that 83% of companies consider AI a top priority in their business strategy in 2025.
Gaining the Advantage of AI Ready Veteran
AI Ready Veteran is designed to teach you how to leverage AI as you walk through your military transition, so you can feel fully prepared for the next chapter of your life. The program begins with short videos covering the history and background of AI and the basics of creating a ChatGPT account. Once you understand this foundation, the program gets specific to issues that affect you and your spouse as you transition. AI Ready Veteran covers topics including career, education, entrepreneurship, and military family coaching. You do not need to complete the program entirely or chronologically; rather, you can explore topics that fit your specific post-transition goals.
Once you choose a topic of interest, you can explore its related tools and resources. For example, under the “Education Coach” section, one of the topic options is “Compare Various Schools,” which prompts you to enter up to three school names. Within seconds, it creates a comparison chart that covers categories such as program format, focus areas, admission requirements, tuition, application deadlines, financial aid, and career outcomes. You can even convert the chart to save it or print it as a Microsoft Word file. Every category also includes a brief explanation video to ensure you can access and understand the information, regardless of your ability or experience level.
Within the platform are topics that are often overlooked, such as preparing for civilian job salary negotiations or acquiring parenting resources for kids adapting to a new family dynamic. There are also more general resources, such as an Excel job search tracker, videos on building a successful LinkedIn profile, and a business startup checklist. AI Ready Veteran breaks the stress that comes with transitioning out of the military into custom categories and subcategories that make the process less overwhelming — and maybe even a bit fun.
How to Start Using AI Ready Veteran
AI Ready Veteran is a nonprofit organization that charges users $195 annually. However, they are committed to making the platform affordable and have partnered with organizations like the Wounded Warrior Project and The Honor Foundation, who may be able to subsidize your cost or point you towards scholarship opportunities. Visit AI Ready Veteran for more information.
You’ll also find a lot of information to support your military life both during and after service in the the Armed Forces Mutual Learning Hub.