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Women Military Veterans, Disability, and Employment

Abstract: This study compares the disability status of female veterans to non-veterans and male veterans using American Community Survey data pooled from 2008, 2009, and 2010. In …

Financial Dereliction of Duty: Are Charities That Aid Servicemen and Veterans Systematically Mismanaged?

Abstract: Charity watchdogs and the media level serious allegations of mismanagement of funds at charities serving former and current members of the U.S. armed services, affecting …

Assessing Partnerships Between the Military and Civilian Agencies to Meet Transitioning Service Members' Needs

Abstract: This study examines partnerships between the military and local communities by exploring communication channels of the U.S. military and civilian agencies that provide …

The Thin Line between ''Crazy'' and ''Hero'': Exploring the Multiple Statuses of US Veterans in a Work-therapy Program

Abstract: This study explores how US veterans who suffer from mental health problems navigate between two primary statuses: national hero and mental patient. The analysis reveals …

Are the Armed Forces Understood and Supported by the Public? A View from the United Kingdom

Abstract: Despite the importance of public opinion in supporting the military and their missions, little is known about how the UK public perceive their Armed Forces. This article …

‘‘It’s in My Blood’’: The Military Habitus of Former Zimbabwean Soldiers in Exile in South Africa

Abstract: This article examines the habitus of soldiers who either deserted or resigned from the Zimbabwe National Army in the post–2000 crisis in Zimbabwe and now live in exile …

The All-volunteer Force and Crime: The Effects of Military Participation on Offending Behavior

Abstract: Sampson and Laub’s age-graded theory of informal social control posits that social bonds created through marriage, military, and employment lead to a decrease of …

A Note on Disappearing Veterans

Abstract: In this research note, the rapid decline of the veteran population in the United States from 1980 to 2010 is outlined. The decline in the veteran population has been …

The World War II Veteran Advantage? A Lifetime Cross-Sectional Study of Social Status Attainment

Abstract: The impact of military service on the status attainment of World War II veterans has been studied since the 1950s; however, the research has failed to come to any …

"Are You a Veteran?" Understandings of the Term "Veteran" among UK Ex-Service Personnel: A Research Note

Abstract: Different countries have varying definitions of the word “veteran,” which in turn influence the benefits that ex-Service personnel receive. However, public opinion …

Anticipating Army Exit: Identity Constructions of Final Year UK Career Soldiers

Abstract: There is recent concern about what becomes of Armed Forces leavers. This is most apparent among leavers themselves and is a feature of short careers that compel …

There and Back Again: How Parental Experiences Affect Children’s Adjustments in the Course of Military Deployments

Abstract: As a consequence of various causes, numerous children are confronted with parental separation. By following families in the course of military deployments, this study …