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Behind Family Lines A Longitudinal Study of Dutch Families' Adaptations to Military-Induced Separations

Abstract: This article serves to provide more insight into Dutch family members' adaptations to military-induced separations, capturing the perspectives of multiple family members …

Loneliness among Veterans in the Netherlands

Abstract: Loneliness among military veterans may have unique features because of deployment-related experiences. Consequently, loneliness is increasingly recognized as an issue …

Advancing an understanding of the body amid transition from a military life

Abstract: In this article, we explore the process of transitions from a military life to a civilian life. Making use of the concepts offered by Dialogical Self Theory, we explore …

LGBT Military Personnel: A Strategic Vision for Inclusion

This report outlines a strategic vision for including LGBT military personnel in the Armed Forces.

Factsheet Memorials

Abstract: Since the Second World War, more than 22,000 service personnel and militarised civilians serving in the Netherlands armed services have lost their lives during wars and …

Factsheet ‘Veterans and their missions’ in the Netherlands

Abstract: Under the Veterans Act, which entered into force in 2014 in the Netherlands, a veteran is “the serviceman or servicewoman, former serviceman or servicewoman, or former …

Factsheet ‘Looking back on deployment experiences’ in Dutch Veterans

Abstract: This factsheet outlines the results of a study to explore the meaning that veterans attach to their military deployment experiences. In collaboration with Utrecht …

Factsheet ‘Veteran Status’

Abstract: This factsheet explores the meaning of the term veteran in the Netherlands and what determines veteran status. Since the publication of the ‘Coherent Care for …

Factsheet ‘Veterans’ Card Holders’ in the Netherlands

Abstract: The Dutch government recognises the special achievements of its veterans by, among other things, granting them a veterans’ card. The former Stichting Dienstverlening …

Factsheet ‘Wishes and needs of veterans’ in the Netherlands

Abstract: What are the wishes and needs of veterans? The answer to this question is of great importance to the parties shaping and implementing the veterans’ policy, such as the …

Factsheet 'Unexplained Physical Symptoms'

This fact sheet explores terms used to describe physical symptoms that are not easily explained and result from the health risks to which Service personnel are exposed during …

Factsheet ‘Veteran in the Classroom’

Abstract: This fact sheet explores the educational programme 'Veteran in the Classroom', which is part of a broader educational programme of the National Veterans' Day Committee …