Abstract: Peacekeeping missions nowadays frequently include activities in the area of reconstruction and humanitarian aid. For veterans, it does not always end there. This is because a growing number of veterans are continuing to work on such projects in areas in which they were previously deployed after their military career has ended. In 2008, a survey was conducted into veterans who organise humanitarian projects, whether or not in the area in which they were deployed as service personnel. The results of that survey were presented under the title “Veterans with a Mission”. The survey involved 33 projects in which 150 veterans were involved. Since then, a number of projects resulting from that survey have been terminated and a number of new initiatives added.
The Understanding the Transition from Military to Civilian Life report (2025) identifies areas within Defence where in-career transition preparation could be strengthened to help …