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Bateman, Robert L. – Academic Questions, 2008
America has always felt ambivalent towards its armed forces. During national emergencies it has shown them support, but during longer eras of calm this has often turned to distrust and scorn. LTC Robert Bateman examines the underpinnings of this uneasy and complex relationship, which has been mirrored and expressed most intensely (sometimes in…
Descriptors: Campuses, Armed Forces, Military Personnel, Military Schools
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DiRamio, David; Spires, Michele – New Directions for Student Services, 2009
Today, America is being challenged to meet the needs of unprecedented numbers of wounded and disabled veterans returning from military service. In past conflicts such as those in Korea and Vietnam, approximately three service members were wounded for every one who died. However, in the current conflict in Iraq, the ratio of wounded--including…
Descriptors: Military Service, Military Personnel, Access to Health Care, Age Differences