The First Salute: Why Ethical Onboarding Matters for Veteran Hires
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v11i1.744 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768
Language: English
Page range: 213 - 217
Submitted on: May 22, 2025
Accepted on: May 27, 2025
Published on: Jun 20, 2025
Published by: Virginia Tech Publishing
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