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Informationen zum Autor Don Philpott has been writing and reporting on security, civil unrest, and terrorism for over 40 years. He was a senior correspondent with Reuters-Press Association, reporting on major events and trouble spots, including Northern Ireland, Lebanon, Israel, South Africa, and the Far East. He is the author of numerous books, including The Wounded Warrior Handbook and The Workplace Violence Prevention Handbook. Klappentext Hundreds of thousands of military members are making the transition to civilian life each year. This transition is a move into unfamiliar territory and can be an extremely uncomfortable process. However, there are resources in place that can relieve much of the stress of the challenging situations that may arise. In Life After the Military: A Handbook for Transitioning Veterans, authors Janelle Hill, Don Philpott, and Cheryl Lawhorne-Scott collect all the information needed to settle into life after the military in one volume.The book discusses the many issues that transitioning veterans are faced with such as finding employment, going back to school, managing finances, special benefits available to veterans, and a host of other issues the transitioning veteran is likely to face when making the move to civilian life. It also discusses the emotional and psychological challenges that come with leaving the military and settling into life as a civilian. This book is essential for all who are transitioning out of the military, as well as their loved ones. Zusammenfassung Life After the Military discusses the many issues that transitioning veterans are faced with such as finding employment! going back to school! managing finances! special benefits available to veterans! and a host of other issues the transitioning veteran is likely to face when making the move to civilian life. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments 1. Leaving the Service 2. Developing Your Own Individual Transition Plan (ITP) 3. Transitioning to a New Career 4. The Entrepreneurial Spirit 5. Finding a Home 6. Going Back to School 7. Health and Insurance 8. Transition Benefits 9. Finances Appendix 1: Useful Websites Appendix 2: Transition Checklists Used as Part of the Recovery Care Coordinator Program Appendix 3: Guide to Entrepreneurship Appendix 4: VA Facilities Index About the Authors ...
