Changes in the health and broader well-being of U.S. veterans in the first three years after leaving military service: Overall trends and group differences

Abstract: Objectives: Scholars have theorized that the initial period after military discharge may be a particularly vulnerable time for veterans. Yet, several recent studies raise …

Marching Boots to Business Suits: Military Veteran Human Capital in Nonmilitary Organizations

Abstract: Firms increasingly leverage unique sources of human capital to remain competitive in dynamic, complex, and global markets. One source of often sought but underutilized …

Snapshot: Education and Training

Abstract: This Snapshot summarises themes and issues relating to education among UK serving personnel and veterans, including single people and families. The Snapshot sets out …

Canadian Armed Forces Transition Group: Leading the Way for a Smooth Transition

Abstract: Transitioning out of the military can be a difficult time for many veterans and can be especially challenging for members who are ill and/or injured. The Canadian Armed …

How are Institutions of Higher Education Implementing First-Year Transition Courses for Veterans?

Abstract: To better support veterans in their transition from the military to college, current literature recommends the use of a first-year transition course. However, it does not …

Transition and the Troubled Giant: Opportunities for Colleges and Universities to Invest in Veterans

Abstract: Veterans are entering higher education in large numbers. Some colleges have prepared a welcoming, supportive environment, while others have not. A recent national study …

Charlie, Mike, Victor: Student Veterans' Loss of Purpose

Abstract: As student veteran populations and visibility have increased on campus, some scholars have explored how higher education works (or fails to work) to serve those who have …

Military Service, Combat Experience, and Civic Participation

Abstract: Military service is a highly social—and potentially socializing—experience. However, the long-term social effect of military service is a little-studied topic, and …

The Transition of Military Veterans from Active Service to Civilian Life

Abstract: In every nation within NATO, service members at some point leave the military. The military-to-civilian transition is the term used to refer to the process by which …

Reducing barriers to post-9/11 veterans’ use of programs and services as they transition to civilian life

Abstract: Background: Numerous programs exist to support veterans in their transitions to civilian life. Programs are offered by a host of governmental and non-governmental …

Career Transition Partnership ex-service personnel employment outcomes: financial year 2019/20

Abstract: This statistical bulletin provides summary statistics on employment outcomes, six months after leaving service, for UK regular and Gurkha service personnel who left the …

Afghanistan and Iraq War Veterans’ Understanding of Followership and Following in the Civilian Workplace

Abstract: Numerous service personnel who served during the US Afghanistan and Iraq Wars have returned to civilian life. The purpose of this phenomenology study was to examine and …