Shannon’s ETS (Expiration of Term of Service) Experience: How Engaging with Veterans Informs Researchers and Shapes Practice

Abstract: Shannon, an Army Veteran, shares her experience with ETS and the subsequent challenges she faced during her transition to civilian life. The clarity with which Shannon shared her experiences helped a health services research fellow develop empathy for Veterans like Shannon. We wish to share Shannon’s experience with others who conduct research with Veterans to help them also develop empathy for transition stressors that may be a root cause for many of the subsequent health and well-being challenges Veterans face.