This poster will review a research study exploring the experience of transition from the military for combat veterans who served after 9/11. The abstract for this study is as follows: PURPOSE Suicide rates for veterans who served after 9/11 are alarmingly high. Most suicides occur within the first 3 years of transition from active duty. Veterans who experienced combat report more difficult transitions from the military than non-combat veterans. High levels of stress during transition from the military is associated with decreased well-being, dysfunction, and suicidal ideation. The purpose of this study was to provide an understanding of the experience of transition from active duty to civilian life for combat veterans who served after 9/11. METHOD A phenomenological research method was chosen to describe the lived experience of transition from active duty to civilian life for combat veterans who served after 9/11. Data collection included in-depth interviews and coding of transcriptions until data saturation was met. RESULTS Five main themes emerged from the data including Having Expectations, Confronting Barriers, Crisis of Identity, Employing Coping Mechanisms, and Filling a Void. CONCLUSION Findings from this study provide insight for healthcare providers and policy-makers by adding to the body of knowledge of veteran transition from the perspective of those veterans who have experienced combat. A multi-disciplinary approach is needed to assist combat veterans in navigating post-military life.