Military and Veterans: Books & Ebooks

In 'Defense 101', a concise primer for understanding the United States' $700+ billion defense budget and rapidly changing military technologies, Michael O'Hanlon provides a deeply informed yet accessible analysis of American military power.

Readjustment difficulties can include financial and employment, relationships, legal, homelessness, and substance abuse. Part of the VA's strategic plan is to improve veteran wellness and economic security.

The advent of the all-volunteer force and the evolving nature of modern warfare have transformed our military, changing it in serious if subtle ways that few Americans are aware of. Edited by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian David M. Kennedy, this stimulating volume brings together insights from a remarkable group of scholars, who shed important new light on the changes effecting today's armed forces.

A practical career-change guide to help transitioning veterans avoid false starts and make optimal career choices following active duty

A comparative history of government policies regarding veterans. Examines veterans' struggles for entitlements and benefits in the U.S., the UK, Japan, Taiwan, the Soviet Union, China, Germany, and Australia after both world wars. Illuminates how veterans' success or failure in winning benefits were affected by a range of factors that shaped their ability to exert political influence.

The aftermath of modern war includes a population of veterans whose needs last for many decades--far longer than the war itself. This in-depth study looks at life after the military, considering the dual conundrum of a population benefiting from the perks of their duty, yet continuing to deal with trauma resulting from their service, and of former servicemen and servicewomen trying to fit into civilian life--in a system designed to keep them separate.

Fields of Combat tells the story of how American veterans and their families navigate the return home. Following a group of veterans and sharing their personal stories of war, trauma, and recovery, Erin P. Finley illustrates the devastating impact PTSD can have on veterans, their loved ones, and their communities.

Discusses the issues transitioning veterans face when making the move to civilian life, from finding employment to managing finances.

After completing military service, veterans can have a difficult time finding employment when returning to civilian life. Out of Uniform is designed to help all transitioning military personnel, regardless of service, branch, rank, rating, time in service, time in grade, or specialty. Not only does this book cover the basics search techniques, networking, interview preparation, résumés, negotiation, and a new chapter on social media it also offers guidance on topics that are often overlooked, specifically the central issues of self-knowledge, interviewing empathy, and the power of questions. Out of Uniform is an invaluable resource for veterans who want to make the most out of their civilian career opportunities.

Explores the roles, challenges, and accomplishments of women in the military in countries across the globe. while many militaries have opened all positions to women, even those on the front lines, others remain closed. The book is organized by region, exploring societal and cultural views of masculinity and war, as well as factors influencing changing views of women and the military, including conscription and economic and demographic trends. Topics also include sexual harassment, recruitment, and views on women's physicality and strength.

Spotlights the challenges faced by the increasing cadre of military women when their service ends and they become civilians. Combining research with narrative, this book exposes common threads of lived experience and reviews the latest data on military women and their healthy reintegration into civilian society.

In the late 1940s, defense officials structured women's military roles on the basis of gender differences, presuming women's and men's biological differences made it necessary to create distinct opportunities - and limitations - for servicewomen. Women's continued exclusion from combat roles signaled that servicewomen would only be equal with men when they shared responsibility in all aspects of national defense, including combat (which remained a prerequisite for promotion leadership positions)