Armed Forces Covenant and Veterans Annual Report 2022

Abstract: This is the 11th Annual Report on the Armed Forces Covenant since its introduction as a statutory requirement in the Armed Forces Act 2011. It is also the second wholly …

Support for UK Veterans

Abstract: The specific needs of veterans have come under ever-greater focus in recent years. This has been driven in part by the post-service experiences of those who served in …

Strategy for Our Veterans: 6 Monthly Report (August 2022)

Summary: This report will outline how the OVA is working with departments across government, as well as with external stakeholders, to deliver in each of these areas. …

Change in Socioeconomic Status & the Role of Transition among those who have left the UK Armed Forces

Abstract: One of the key indicators of a successful transition for many ex-Service personnel is securing employment to help create economic sustainability. However, there is …

Making ends meet: Employment, cash transfers, and poverty in post–9/11 era wounded military Veterans

Abstract: Over 36% of post–9/11 era veterans have a disability, but little research has examined wounded veterans’ finances. We investigated main and interaction effects of …

Employment patterns during middle adulthood among Japanese-American World War II veterans

Abstract: An enduring question in military research is how military experiences influence post-service psychosocial outcomes, such as employment. Of interest is how military …

The Next Mission: Inequality and Service-to-Civilian Career Transition Outcomes among 50+ Military Leavers

Abstract: We examine the Service-to-Civilian career transition for Military leavers aged 50 and above (50+). The exit age of our sampled group means that it is more likely that …

Joining Forces A holistic approach to the resettlement of ex-Service personnel

Executive Summary: With a stalling European economy, housing shortages and a difficult local jobs market especially for younger people, the environment for Service Leavers (SL) is …

Evaluating the Impact of Dental Care on Housing Intervention Program Outcomes Among Homeless Veterans

In this study, the authors examined the impact of dental care on outcomes among homeless veterans discharged from a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) transitional housing …

The Relationship between Veterans’ Employment Program Component Use and Career Advancement Over Time

Abstract: Over the last 5 years or so, as veterans transitioned, they generally fared well in the civilian workforce. There are numerous programs designed to help veterans write a …

Financial Status and Well-being in Recently Separated Military Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Veterans transitioning from military service to civilian life manage numerous changes simultaneously, in health, employment, social relationships, and …