Trends in the prevalence of obesity among U.S. active component service members and civilians, 2013-2023

Abstract: Trends in obesity among U.S. active component service members (ACSMs) and civilians are relevant to military recruitment and retention, as excess body weight is a common …

Personality and dropout from military training

Abstract: This prospective study examined whether Big Five traits and self-esteem predict voluntary and involuntary dropout from military training, beyond the effects of age, …

Acceptance matters: Disengagement and attrition among LGBT personnel in the U.S. military

Abstract: The U.S. military has undergone several changes in policies toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) service members over the past decade. Some LGBT service …

Risk Factors for Medical Discharge From United States Army Basic Combat Training

Abstract: Past studies indicated that overall Basic Combat Training (BCT) attrition (discharge) was associated with various risk factors. BCT has changed considerably since many …

Mental Disorders Among U.S. Military Personnel in the 1990s: Association With High Levels of Health Care Utilization and Early Military Attrition

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Epidemiological studies have shown that mental disorders are associated with reduced health-related quality of life, high levels of health care utilization, …