Dissertation
Transitioning from military life: furthering higher education for the Air Force enlisted member
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Drexel University
Dec 2023
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/00001956
Abstract
The transition from the Air Force to civilian life can be a challenging process for enlisted members because of inconsistent and limited information provided by transition counselors at Air Force Base Airmen and Family Readiness Centers. The Department of Defense mandates the establishment of these centers down to the base level; however, counselors are restricted in the scope of topics they can address, potentially leaving gaps in the Transition Assistance Program (TAP). The purpose of this study was to determine necessary and effective transition education for enlisted Air Force members to help them access available resources and better prepare them for postmilitary life. Mismanaged transitions can lead to negative consequences for veterans and affect their benefits. For many transitioning members, the Post-9/11 GI Bill is a critical tool for pursuing education. This study explored the transitional needs of veterans to define what elements of TAP are missing for transitioning, Air Force-enlisted members to effectively be able to further their education using their allotted benefits.
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Details
- Title
- Transitioning from military life
- Creators
- Savannah M. Patrick
- Contributors
- Harriette Rasmussen (Advisor)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Number of pages
- ii, 85 pages
- Resource Type
- Dissertation
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- School of Education (1997-2026); Drexel University
- Other Identifier
- 991021819215204721