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about the book
Based on over 15 years of qualitative and quantitative research, Military Culture Shift offers insights and perspectives on the effect of Department of Defense budget decisions, changes in generational views of authority, and emerging social trends within the military community post-9/11.
Whether you are a military leader, historian, politician, educator, counselor, service member, or family member, this book presents the story of US military service members, their families, and the institution itself through the lens of multiple generations and the major factors impacting modern-day recruitment, retention, leadership, and wellness.
INSIDE the book
What Leaders Are Saying
A must-read for any military leader serving today regardless of rank. This book exposes the impacts of poorly crafted policy, legislation and local Command policies and how they have had an oversized effect on an all-volunteer force—Corie speaks truth to power which leaders should heed the warnings. [It] should be mandatory reading for anyone going into Battalion or Brigade Command (or other service equivalent), General Officers, DOD political appointees and Members of Congress and their professional staffs.
No one has greater insight into what’s really happening and the challenges they face than does Corie Weathers. If you are currently serving, have served, or care about those who do, this book is worthy reading to help better understand the trials and complexities of our most precious resource in national security.
Military Culture Shift is a phenomenal study of a vital segment of our society caught in the midst of generational change, reeling from two decades of war, and facing down the greatest threat to our national security in more than three decades.
Ms. Weathers’s book provides invaluable insight into understanding American military culture. The problem is not the warrior, it is society. Her project is a Herculean task, but Ms. Weathers provides us with the essential way forward—which is one our entire society must take together
… professional and personal, often eloquent, and always clear—especially given subject matter such as sequestration. … Weathers uncomplicates things. … a nuanced, empathetic explanation of how we got to this point, what we can learn from being here, and how we can use the opportunity to improve. The message is dire but the delivery is soothing.
Limited leadership series
Military Culture Shift Podcast
An immersive companion to the book. Hear directly from leaders, researchers, and military families about the shifts described in these pages — changing perspectives on authority, the impact of DoD budget decisions, emerging social trends, and the cumulative effect of two decades of conflict on force wellness.
INTERACTIVE
Add your voice.
Contribute your own perspective to the ongoing research.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Licensed Professional Counselor, qualitative researcher, and 2015 Military Spouse of the Year. Corie has traveled to Iraq, Afghanistan, Turkey, and the Persian Gulf alongside Secretary of Defense Ash Carter. She has spent 20 years listening to the stories of military families — and this book is what she heard.
Further Reading
A curated list of books and resources referenced throughout Military Culture Shift.
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Available in paperback and audiobook. Bulk orders available through Military Family Books for organizations and reading lists.
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