Each year about 13,000 military personnel leave the service and select Washington state as their home, bringing with them a wealth of experience and a wide range of skills. Washington ranks among the top five most popular states for military personnel separating from the service. Washington's 34 community and technical colleges are a perfect fit for returning veterans who are transitioning to civilian life and private-sector jobs. Two-year colleges offer small class sizes, flexible hours, veterans services and real-world education and training so veterans can hit the ground running. This document briefly discusses how the community colleges in Washington State work with veterans to get them the education they need to complement they skills that they have.