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Returning Vets Face ‘Warring Identities’ Distress

By Brown University — 2014

A paper co-authored by R. Tyson Smith, visiting assistant professor of sociology, takes an even broader snapshot of returning soldiers’ mental state by focusing instead on the identity conflict many face when transitioning from soldier to civilian life and how that conflict manifests as mental distress.

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It’s an uphill battle for returning veterans as they look for support from their church and their community.

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A study of American servicemen finds that those who have experienced combat become more devout

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Ingrid Peschke
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Religious Outreach to Veterans

War veterans return home from duty to the communities and families they left behind, but mental and emotional burdens often return with them. Decisions and experiences from the battlefield can lead to post traumatic stress and what is now being recognized as moral injury.

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Kim Lawton
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Experiencing Anti-Semitism in the Military or the VA?

JWV works to ensure that all service members and veterans are able to practice their faith, free from repercussions.

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3 Things Christians Should Stop Saying to Struggling Veterans

When reaching out to veterans in need, don’t let your good intentions be sidelined by one of these common mistakes.

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Evan Owens
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Veterans Day: How Crosses and Mementos Help These Marines Remember Fallen Comrades

Many members of the public don’t have a clear understanding of what service means to people in the military. How do they honor their own? What kind of spaces and activities help them reflect and remember – beyond one day a year?

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The 66 Religious Symbols the VA Will Put on Tombstones

The VA will provide a headstone for any eligible veteran, even if they’re already in an unmarked grave, in any cemetery around the world.

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