Veterans Studies Calls

Abstract

Veterans Studies is a growing field of research that addresses the significant impact of military personnel transitioning from active duty to civilian life. All the world is a 'stage' for military personnel and their families. Their stories and experiences as they 'act' in foreign locations is a rich part of human culture that veterans bring with them when they return to civilian life. This special session invites papers that explore the many facets of the military experience including literature, theater, film, and poetry written about or by military veterans.

Trained Perspective: Connected Between Boot Camp and the Civilian-Military Divide

“…In other words, Dr. Hodges believed that there is a unique feature that separates the military from any experience you can have as a civilian. This is significant to the discussion of the civilian-military divide because the implications raise questions on if the divide is a wicked problem (Grohowski, 2023), one that has so much complexity that it's unsolvable, and what stakes or contributions to the military must civillians make to gain access to this seemingly social necessity?…”