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MILITARY FRIENDLY, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN
AWARD AND A COMMITMENT
UNITED STATES MILITARY
REASONS THEY SERVE
• Love of country, patriotism• Family Tradition• Income• Educational Benefits• Travel• Adventure
WHY THEY RETURN TO CIVILIAN LIFE
• Retirement• Medical issues• Completion of enlistment• Family• Employment opportunities• Involuntarily separated/ troop
reductions
OBSTACLES UPON SEPARATION
• Unemployment• Loss of team concept• Unfamiliar schedule• Unrealistic expectations• Relationships• Finances• Less support structure
EMOTIONS
• Excitement• Joy• Fear• Anxiety• Doubt• Out of place
OPPORTUNITIES
• Reconnecting• New career challenges• Educational assistance• Healthcare• Non-profit memberships
WHAT CAN WE DO TO HELP
• Reach out and connect• Be an active listener• Build trust• Provide resources• Make them feel needed