Abstract: In this report, the authors provide updated analyses of U.S. veteran demographics, mental health, and labor market outcomes using nationally representative datasets, …
Abstract: Veteran suicide remains a critical issue in the United States, claiming more than 6,000 lives annually. The suicide rate among veterans exceeds that of nonveterans and …
Abstract: Key Takeaways: Excessive drinking is a leading factor in preventable deaths among U.S. veterans and is associated with higher health care usage. In 2023, 55 percent of …
Abstract:For more than two decades since 2001, the suicide rate has been rising in the general U.S. population, especially among veterans. This Veterans' Issues in Focus essay is …
Abstract: Preventing veteran suicide is a national priority for government, veteran advocacy groups, and the private sector. This attention has led many individuals and …
Abstract: A service member’s transition from military to civilian life can have important implications for that individual’s life trajectory. Starting in fall 2022, the RAND …
Abstract: There are 105.6 million caregivers in the United States today, of whom 14.3 million (14 percent) are caring for wounded, ill, or injured service members or veterans. …
Abstract: The goal of this study was to examine the factors associated with Army noncommissioned officer (NCO) experiences, attitudes, and behaviors in their role of identifying …
Abstract: The report examines how U.S. military veterans describe their endorsement of extremist beliefs, their experiences in the military and in transition to veteran status, and …
Abstract: Do Americans see veterans as particularly deserving or simply as other members of their community? From a nationally representative survey fielded between June and …
Abstract: INTRODUCTION: Rates of suicide in the Active Component of the military have significantly increased since 2010, with particularly high rates among Army service members. …
Abstract: Policymakers and researchers are increasingly concerned that the U.S. veteran community is at increased risk of radicalization to violent extremism. Although subsequently …