• Author: Meredith Kleykamp
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Veteran families in America

Abstract: U.S. military families are recognized by the Department of Defense, policymakers, and the public because they play a crucial role in supporting their service members. As …

Federal and nonprofit support for Veterans transitioning to the civilian workforce

Abstract: Each year, many of the more than 150,000 active-duty service members transitioning out of the U.S. military need to find civilian jobs. The ease or difficulty of the …

Design considerations for a multidisciplinary approach to provide policy recommendations on gender-integrated recruit training in the Marine Corps

Abstract: Introduction: Recruit training is designed to transform civilians into physically fit military service members, who embody their service's core values and possess …

Recruit perspectives on gender integration at recruit training: A comparison by service and gender

Abstract: Introduction: Recruit training is the initial entry for enlisted personnel in the military. The Services execute gender-integrated recruit training differently. The U.S. …

Increasing gender integration in U.S. Marine Corps recruit training: Policy recommendations and rationales from an interdisciplinary study

Abstract: Introduction: This article describes alternate models and policy recommendations created by an interdisciplinary team of researchers to increase gender integration at …

Federal programs to assist military-to-civilian employment transitions: Limited scrutiny and substantial investment in education programs

Abstract: To help improve military-to-civilian transition outcomes for U.S. service members and veterans, the authors of this report seek to map the current landscape of …

Military Identity and Planning for the Transition out of the Military

Abstract: Everyone who serves in the military (and survives the experience) will eventually become a Veteran, and most will face the challenge of finding a civilian job. This …

Military Spouses Transition too! A call to Action to Address Spouses’ Military to Civilian Transition

Abstract: Military to Civilian Transition (MCT) is the process experienced by military personnel as they leave service and return to civilian life. This MCT process is thought to …

Coverage of Veterans of the Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in the U.S. Media

Abstract: To evaluate how the media frames veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, this study systematically assesses the discourse on Iraq and Afghanistan veterans in the …

A Great Place to Start? The Effect of Prior Military Service on Hiring

Abstract: This article examines the effect of prior military service on hiring for entry-level jobs in a major metropolitan labor market. The research employs an audit method in …