The “Transition” to Civilian Life From the Perspective of Former Serving Australian Defence Force Members
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.21061/jvs.v9i1.407 | Journal eISSN: 2470-4768
Language: English
Page range: 129 - 142
Submitted on: Oct 16, 2022
Accepted on: Apr 15, 2023
Published on: May 2, 2023
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