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short readsMay 27, 2013

Despite the doubts about the post-9/11 wars, veterans proud of their service

Although veterans had mixed feelings about whether the Iraq and Afghanistan wars were worth fighting, 96% of them felt proud of their service.
short readsMay 24, 2013

On Memorial Day, public pride in veterans, but at a distance

As the nation prepares to celebrate Memorial Day, most Americans have feelings of pride in the soldiers who fought in America’s post-9/11 conflicts. But the public that will be observing the holiday is also one increasingly disconnected from the military.
reportApr 8, 2013

Veteran Internet Use and Engagement With Health Information Online

New analysis compares veterans of the U.S. military with non-veterans, revealing differences in internet access and interest in certain health topics.
reportJan 29, 2013

Broad Support for Combat Roles for Women

Overview The public broadly supports the military’s decision to lift restrictions on women in combat. Two-thirds (66%) support allowing women in the military to serve in ground units that engage in close combat, while just 26% are opposed. Opinion on this question is little changed from a Washington Post/ABC News survey two years ago. The […]
reportJan 24, 2013

Pentagon’s Lifting of Combat Ban Comes as Role of Military Women Grows

In December 2011, the Pew Research Center examined the roles and attitudes of female military veterans and found that, while many combat roles were withheld from female veterans, women in the military did report experiencing combat and had many of the same issues as men during their transition back into civilian life.
reportNov 27, 2012

General Public Survey on Veterans & Generational Change

Survey Details: Conducted Sep, 2011 | File Release Date: 27 Nov 12
reportNov 27, 2012

Veterans Survey

Survey Details: ConductedJul-Sep, 2011 File Release Date: 27 Nov 12
reportDec 22, 2011

Women in the U.S. Military: Growing Share, Distinctive Profile

The women who serve in today’s military differ from the men who serve in a number of ways.
reportDec 14, 2011

Iraq and Public Opinion: The Troops Come Home

More than eight years after U.S. troops entered Iraq, the United States military – with the exception of a few troops connected with the U.S. Embassy – will leave the country by the end of 2011.
reportDec 8, 2011

The Difficult Transition from Military to Civilian Life

Military service is difficult, demanding and dangerous. But returning to civilian life also poses challenges for the men and women who have served in the armed forces.