# Second Muster — Vet Jobs, VA Benefits & Help

> Veteran transition guide for jobs, VA benefits, and state perks. (iPhone/iPad app by Margaret Laughlin.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-muster/id6818541842 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Margaret Laughlin](https://appshunter.io/developer/6818541844)
- Category: Reference, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 1 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-13
- Data updated: 2026-10-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-muster/id6818541842/reviews.md

## What is Second Muster?

Second Muster is a free guide for veterans, service members getting out, and their families. No account, no ads, and your information stays on your phone.

• SKILL TRANSLATOR: Enter your MOS, rating or AFSC (989 codes across every branch) and see matching civilian job titles, resume skills and certifications.
• RESUME HELP: Paste military bullets and turn the jargon into plain civilian language.
• SEPARATION TIMELINE: Set your separation date and get a countdown, a checklist for each stage, and reminders before key deadlines like BDD claims, VGLI and the one-year VA claim window.
• VA BENEFITS: Disability compensation, the PACT Act, GI Bill, VR&E, health care and life insurance explained in plain English, with links to official sources.
• STATE BENEFITS: Property tax, tuition, hunting and park benefits for your state, checked against official state sources.
• DISCOUNTS: Federal perks most veterans don't know about, plus retail discounts.
• VA CARE: Find VA medical centers and Vet Centers in your state.
• CONNECT: Peer support lines, veteran communities, and help for families, caregivers and women veterans.
• CRISIS HELP: One tap to the Veterans Crisis Line (988, press 1) from any screen.
• JOB TRACKER: Keep track of every job you apply to.

Works offline. Available in English and Spanish.

Built by the child of two Army veterans. Second Muster is an independent resource, not affiliated with or endorsed by the VA, the Department of Defense, or any military branch. Always confirm details with the official source.

## Key features

- Skill translator for MOS/rating to civilian jobs
- Resume jargon conversion
- Separation timeline with deadlines
- VA and state benefits explained
- Federal and retail discounts
- VA medical center locator
- Job application tracker

## Is Second Muster safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Second Muster.

## Is Second Muster legit?

Second Muster has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Second Muster is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/second-muster/id6818541842/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Perfect app for Vets

*2026-10-17*

This app allows you to do everything. It’s very easy to use. Best app I ever downloaded

## Frequently asked questions about Second Muster

### Does Second Muster have ads?

No, Second Muster is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted user experience.

### Is Second Muster free to use?

Yes, Second Muster is completely free to download and use, with no in-app purchases or subscriptions required.

### Can I use Second Muster offline?

Yes, Second Muster works offline, meaning you can access all its features and information without an internet connection.

### What devices is Second Muster available on?

Second Muster is currently available for iPhone devices.

### How often is Second Muster updated?

The latest version, 1.3, was released on October 20, 2026. Information on update frequency is not explicitly provided, but the app is actively maintained.

### What is the age rating for Second Muster?

Second Muster has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### Does Second Muster require an account?

No, Second Muster does not require an account to use its features, and your information stays on your phone.

### How does Second Muster help with job searching?

Second Muster includes a skill translator to match military roles with civilian job titles and resume skills, and a job tracker to manage applications.

## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.3 — 2026-10-20

New: a simpler layout with emergency money help right on the Home screen, free care from nonprofits (Fisher House lodging, the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program and K9s For Warriors service dogs), adapted homes for severely injured veterans, a charity checker to avoid scams, free interview suits, VA therapeutic shoes, the 3.6% VA raise coming Dec 1, and fixed links.

### 1.2 — 2026-10-18

New: emergency money help for veterans and military families (MOAA, DVNF food help, VFW and the branch relief societies), holiday gift help for kids with key deadlines, free IBM career training, remote jobs for military spouses, free craft kits for veterans, peer support for veterans who game, a smarter resume translator and better search.

### 1.1 — 2026-10-17

New: free help getting into VA.gov (Login.gov, ID.me and the new in-person CLEAR stations), job scam warnings, free career training, vision help for blind veterans, the military Basic Needs Allowance, more discounts, and Spanish updates throughout.

### 1.0 — 2026-10-13

No release notes.

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