Reserve Component

Studies on active duty military families indicate that deployment disrupts normal functioning of the family.

A number of studies have shown that deployment can impact family functioning in Active Duty families; however, less is known about the experiences of National Guard families.

Combat-exposed soldiers are at an increased risk for health problems that diminish quality of life (QOL) and substance use. We explored the cross-sectional associations between combat exposure and two measures of QOL, and the effect of substance use on those associations.

Combat exposure is a risk factor for poor quality of life for Service members; however, the role of unhealthy life style (e.g., heavy drinking, substance abuse) in the association between combat exposure and quality of life is unknown.

The present study described the types and amount of problems and services sought among returned deployed Army National Guard soldiers (4568 soldiers in 50 units). The study responds to gaps in the research literature to better understand community intervention needs of reservists.

National Guard and Reserve Service members have a significantly different experience than Active Duty Service members regarding the deployment and post-deployment process. In this study, the problems Guard and Reserve Soldiers faced upon return from deployment were examined.