Malmstrom honor guardsmen perform a flag-folding ceremony Sept. 21, 2018, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The National Defense Authorization Act of 2019 altered the Transition Assistance Program to allow military members to take advantage of its benefits 12-15 months before retirement or separation, compared to the previous 89 days. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tristan Truesdell)