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2. United States home front during World War II - Wikipedia

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   Between December 1941 and December 1942 it was estimated 1.6 million men & women left agricultural work for military service or to get higher paying jobs in war industries. [20] Civilians were encouraged to create "victory gardens", farms that were often started in backyards and lots. Children were encouraged to help with these farms, too.

3. History of civil affairs in the United States Armed Forces

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   During that war, all sides employed civil affairs in every colony/state. Military authorities managed activities that civilians had managed prior to the war. The invasion of Canada in 1775 was an early example, The American invaders won considerable support from the locals, but failed to capture Quebec City and were forced to retreat in disarray.

4. Nebraska World War II army airfields - Wikipedia

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   The effect of stationing thousands of airmen brought the reality of war to rural and small town Nebraska. In addition to providing training for servicemen, the air bases provided jobs for many civilians. Civilians were employed in maintenance, repair, and secretarial work.

5. Top Employers Near Military Bases - AOL

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   When a military member moves to a new base for a new job, so does their whole family. But, family members don't arrive with a job ready to go. They may need to look beyond the base to find help ...

6. 10 Great Jobs For Veterans That Pay More Than $70,000 A Year

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   By Bridget Quigg, PayScale.com How can you make your transition from military work to a civilian job as easy as possible? Earning a healthy paycheck might help. Katie Bardaro, lead analyst at ...

7. Reserved occupation - Wikipedia

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   A reserved occupation (also known as essential services) is an occupation considered important enough to a country that those serving in such occupations are exempt or forbidden from military service. In a total war, such as the Second World War, where most fit men of military age were conscripted into the armed forces, exceptions were given to ...