Is Military Service a Social Mobility Mechanism? Military Participation and Socioeconomic Benefits—Recommended Research and Data Resources

Author(s)/Creator(s)

• Corri Zoli
• Linda Euto
• Rosalinda Maury

Document Type

Research Brief

Date

12-1-2025

Keywords

Military service members; veterans; armed forces; social mobility; diversity; social mobility; socioeconomic benefits; financial literacy; education and training; veteran outcomes; economic inclusion, briefs

Language

Eng

Disciplines

Military and Veterans Studies

Description/Abstract

This research brief shares research and data resources that examine how military participation, particularly professional training and education, function as mechanisms for social mobility, leading to higher socioeconomic advantages among U.S. military members and veterans, including minorities.

Recommended Citation

Zoli, Corri; Euto, Linda; and Maury, Rosalinda, "Is Military Service a Social Mobility Mechanism? Military Participation and Socioeconomic Benefits—Recommended Research and Data Resources" (2025). The Lender Center for Social Justice. 92.
https://surface.syr.edu/lender/92

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