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Military life volume 3
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Provides resources and guidance to help military veterans recovering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and combat-related traumatic brain injuries (TBI), discussing treatment options, diagnostic criteria and techniques, prevention techniques, barriers to receiving proper care, and related topics.
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The typical wounded soldier must complete and file 22 forms following an active-duty injury. To many soldiers and their families coping with the shock and reality of the injuries, figuring out what to do next even completing tasks as seemingly easy as submitting paperwork can be overwhelming and confusing. Written with these men and women in mind, The Wounded Warrior Handbook provides our wounded heroes and their families with quick, straightforward...
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At a time when divorce and suicide rates are at record levels in the military, The Military Marriage Manual: Tactics for Successful Relationships is an invaluable aid to members of the military and their spouses and families. The book presents advice for couples on a range of issues, both extraordinary and mundane, both those specific to military marriages and those common to all marriages, such as:
-the ceremony
-relationships with friends and...
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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. But 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 collect all...
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This book contributes to our understanding of how older learners negotiate family internal and family external socialisation processes and thereby how parents' ideologies and practices, peer socialisation, and language status or societal demands come together in adolescents' lives. It integrates the sociohistorical context and adolescents' attitudes with the parents' role. Through the use of 'small stories' and ethnographic observation this book explores...
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Marines are a prestigious branch of the military who dedicate themselves to honor, courage, and commitment. In times of conflict, these values turn Marines into the heroes we know them to be. But what are their everyday lives like? What does their rigorous training involve? And what makes being a member of this military branch unique? The answers may surprise you.
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"Airmen in the U.S. Air Force dedicate their lives to serving their country. But this doesn t always mean that service is spent in battle. Airmen have a variety of roles. Some roles are ones you would expect. But others, in addition to their day-to-day life, can be pretty surprising." --
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Sailors in the Navy will almost certainly spend part of their careers at sea. Everyone on board has a job whether it's a cook, medic, to nuclear equipment operator. And even though a sailor s life on a ship is strict and orderly, there are still some surprising facts about jobs, training, and living quarters in the Navy.
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Being apart of the military s largest branch might seem like all work and no play. But soldiers in the Army know that protecting their country can be a fun and rewarding experience. Learn little-known facts and unique details about what it means to be an Army soldier.
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Military life volume 5
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English
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Discusses the issues transitioning veterans face when making the move to civilian life, from finding employment to managing finances.
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Military life volume 6
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English
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Offers straightforward answers to questions commonly asked by wounded U.S. military veterans and their family members. Brings together information on medical treatments, as well as financial, legal, and tax matters.
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"Members of the military, especially those with families, often have a tough time handling their finances, both while serving and when returning to civilian life. Many serving military are young, with little or no training in financial affairs, and face frequent deployments and relocations--all of which can wreak havoc on their finances. This informative and accessible book provides a one-stop guide to navigating the many financial issues facing today's...
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Military life volume 2
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Government Institutes
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English
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Offers advice and guidance for couples with members of the military on marriage and relationships, discussing the challenges of being in a relationship with military personnel, counseling options that are available, deployments, financial issues, domestic violence, jobs, starting a family, depression, and other related topics.
17) The deployment toolkit: military families and solutions for a successful long-distance relationship
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Military life volume 7
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
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[2016]
Language
English
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