Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) is a joint Army and Air Force base in Washington. Its Transition Assistance Program offers TAP, the Career Skills Program and SkillBridge information in one place.
What the official page lists
- The TAP office is at Bldg. 11577, 11577 41st Division Drive. Posted hours: Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. [JBLM TAP page]
- JBLM's page says Service members with 180 continuous days or more on active duty must begin TAP no later than 366 days before their anticipated transition. Retirees and veterans with 180 days or more of active service may take part on a space-available basis for life. [JBLM TAP page]
- The page lists Career Skills Program overview sessions on the first and third Wednesday of each month and says CSP and SkillBridge applications should be completed along with TAP. Confirm session times on the page. [JBLM TAP page]
- Partners listed on the page include WorkSource Washington, the Employment Readiness Program and USO Transitions. [JBLM TAP page]
State help in Washington
- Washington's Employment Security Department says veterans get priority access to WorkSource services, including priority referrals to jobs listed with WorkSource, and that most WorkSource centers have a veteran employment specialist who helps veterans with disabilities and other severe employment barriers. [esd.wa.gov, read Oct 30, 2026]
Free certification prep near you
O2O lists a Pacific Northwest region that covers Washington, Oregon, Alaska and Hawaii. Check IVMF's regions list for your area. See also the Onward to Opportunity page (/programs/onward-to-opportunity).
SkillBridge near the base
Search skillbridge.mil locations for programs near JBLM. JBLM's page points to the official SkillBridge locations page and says to coordinate with the program manager. See also /programs/skillbridge.
Where Loona One fits
Loona One keeps your dates and goals in your Career Record, searches jobs and SkillBridge listings, and keeps watch for new ones. It works alongside your installation's TAP office, 24/7, on your own time and between appointments. The translator is free and needs no sign-up.
Job and SkillBridge search: coverage is limited.
Sources
- JBLM, Transition Assistance Program
- Washington Employment Security Department, Services for veterans and military spouses
- Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs
- IVMF, Onward to Opportunity
- DoD SkillBridge
Last checked Oct 30, 2026. Hours, locations and rules change. Confirm on the official page before you plan around them.
Keep your transition organized in one place.
Loona One works alongside your installation's TAP office so you can plan between appointments and on your own time.
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