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The Successful Military Retirement Transition: A Phenomenology Of A Journey To Becoming Full, Ann Lee
The Successful Military Retirement Transition: A Phenomenology Of A Journey To Becoming Full, Ann Lee
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Research Focus. Change and transition are life constants and are uniquely defined by the individual experiencing them—whether expected or unexpected, positive, negative, or neutral. Only the individual can determine the nature and impact of a transition experience. Military members transitioning from the military environment to civilian life after retirement experience change and transition on several levels—a career shift, a forfeiture of role and status as a military member, a lifestyle change, financial instability, a culture shift, and a loss of military community and friendships, to name a few. This transition represents an exit from, not just a job, but a …