Homecoming of Soldiers who are Citizens: Re-Employment and Financial Status of Returning Army National Guard Soldiers From Operations Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Enduring Freedom (OEF)

Survey data were used to examine the relationships between employment, financial difficulties, social support, and general adjustment among Army National Guard Soldiers after returning from deployment. Although few Guard Soldiers reported financial strain, negative experiences during and after deployment were most linked to financial difficulties. Among Guard Soldiers who reported financial strain after deployment, not having resumed their pre-deployment job was most associated with financial difficulties.