This blog discusses the unique background to loneliness within the Veteran community; linking it to the training, culture and expectations placed upon those who serve their country and the issues experienced when they transition into civilian life after their respective careers. This knowledge is vital as it plays a massive part of subsequently understanding and mitigating the loneliness and isolation that can be a driver towards suicide within this community.
Richard Gettings (Sun,) studied this question.
Synapse has enriched 5 closely related papers on similar clinical questions. Consider them for comparative context: