Troops to Teachers was established in 1993 to assist transitioning service members and veterans in beginning new careers as K-12 teachers in public, charter, and Bureau of Indian Affairs schools. The program provides counseling, employment facilitation, and financial support services for eligible participants to help them meet education and licensing requirements to teach and subsequently secure e
mployment as a teacher. Since 1993, more than 20,000 veterans have successfully transitioned to a career in education. Since the inception of the program, oversight and funding have been shared between the Departments of Defense and Education. The National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2013 transferred program policy funding and oversight responsibilities back to the Department of Defense. The Troops to Teachers Program Office, located within DANTES, the Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support, is responsible for day-to-day operations and management of the program.
