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Relationships between combat injury, pain, mobility and post-service employment: The ADVANCE study

Abstract: OBJECTIVES: Over 600 UK Armed Forces personnel and civilians were seriously injured in the conflict in Afghanistan. We examined whether combat injury, and limb loss …

Experiences, challenges, personal catalysts, and contributions of disabled, post 9/11 era, United States military Veterans successfully transitioning into the civilian workforce

Abstract:This exploratory case study investigated how civilian work managers perceive the challenges,catalysts, and contributions of disabled Post-9/11 U.S. military Veterans …

Translating military skills into energy and infrastructure careers occupational matches, credentials, and state planning guidance

Abstract: In this report, the authors examine how service members leaving the military can smoothly transition into jobs in sustainable energy and infrastructure sectors, meeting …

Do Veterans manage workload stress better? An analysis of local law enforcement officers and workload stress

Abstract: The literature on veterans in the public sector tends to focus on the federal level, with little attention to local government, where most people interact with public …

Am I a priest in the Armed Forces, or a soldier who is a priest? Identity work among military chaplains in the Swedish armed forces

Abstract: Military chaplains (MCs) in Sweden embody a hybrid professional identity at the intersection of ecclesiastical and military institutions. Ordained Lutheran priests serve …

Reintegration and decent work among United States Veterans: Impact of marginalization, social support, and career adaptability

Abstract:United States military veterans face challenges when reintegrating into civilian society. Among these difficulties often exist barriers for veterans in navigating work and …

From the war room to the classroom: A human capital approach for recruiting military Veterans as second-career teachers

Abstract:Background: In the aftermath of COVID-19, teacher shortages are on the rise. More teachers are needed than the education community can provide. With the increase in …

A qualitative descriptive study on toxic leadership in military settings

Abstract:In the early 2000s, the study of toxic leadership gained significant attention, especially in military settings. However, there is a lack of in-depth understanding of the …

A qualitative study of leadership style effectiveness after military service

Abstract:This qualitative case study investigated the leadership styles that are transferable to the private sector, focusing on the challenges senior military leaders face during …

Becoming or getting by: Youths' inclination to join a military career in times of crisis in Brazil

Abstract: Using novel data from a survey with 2,055 Brazilians (aged 16-26 years old), this article explores youth motives to voluntarily join military careers. Our results found …

The accuracy of Veteran readiness and employment claims cannot be assessed because of insufficient documentation

Abstract: Veteran Readiness and Employment (VR&E) is a Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) program that provides job training and other services to rehabilitate veterans with …

A framework for setting special and incentive pays in the Department of the Air Force: Motivation, development, and analysis to support the framework

Abstract: Special and incentive (S&I) pays, including bonuses, are a key element of military compensation that vary because of such factors as occupation, assignment, duty type, …