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As participation in military service has waned since World War II, the experience of United States (US) military Veterans is less understood by the general public. Many Veterans access care in community settings, and some do not self-identify as Veterans. In order to implement trauma-informed services for this worthy population, it is important to understand military culture and the unique needs of Veterans. This chapter reviews unique era of service characteristics for current US Veterans and describes the traumatic and historical experiences of each group. A review of military sexual trauma (MST) and unique aspects of trauma-informed care for homeless and justice-involved Veterans follows. Available services in the Veterans Health Administration are discussed. Clinicians are encouraged to routinely screen for military service among their patient populations.

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