Helping America’s Veterans Thrive Through Research, Innovation, and Practice

Veterans bring valuable skills, experience, leadership, and commitment to service that continue to benefit their communities long after they leave the military. At the same time, some veterans face challenges related to healthcare, employment, education, housing, and the transition to civilian life.

AIR works with government agencies, colleges and universities, healthcare providers, and community organizations to better understand veterans' experiences and improve the programs and services that support veterans and their families.

Through research, training, capacity building, evaluation, and practical support, AIR helps organizations and agencies learn what works, build on veterans' strengths, and improve access to education, healthcare, employment opportunities, and other services.

How AIR Supports Veterans

Research

• Research on veterans' experiences, outcomes, and access to services

• Studies that help leaders and decision makers understand issues affecting veterans

• Evaluations that identify effective ways to support veterans after military service
  

Expanding Education and Career Opportunities

• Research on how military training and experience can count toward college credit and credentials

• Studies of veterans' educational experiences and outcomes

• Identification of barriers and opportunities that affect educational and career success
  

Improving Health and Well-Being

• Research on veterans' access to and use of healthcare services

• Analyses that inform healthcare policies affecting veterans

• Evaluations of programs designed to improve health and well-being for veterans
  

Strengthening Veteran Services

• Training and support for organizations that help veterans address the effects of trauma, mental health concerns, and the transition from military to civilian life

• Research, training, and technical assistance to help programs better serve veterans returning to their communities after incarceration and reduce the likelihood of future involvement with the justice system

• Developing trauma-informed tools, resources, and recommendations that improve services for veterans
  

Building a Military-Connected Community at AIR

AIR's commitment to veterans and military communities goes beyond our project work. Stars and Stripes, AIR's employee resource group for veterans, military spouses, family members, and friends, helps create a workplace that values military experience, perspectives, and service.

Through networking, professional development, community engagement, and knowledge sharing, members strengthen connections across AIR, while helping colleagues better understand the experiences and strengths of military and veteran communities. These efforts enrich AIR's culture and reinforce our commitment to working alongside and in support of veterans, service members, and their families.