A new chapter: Preparing soldiers for a successful retirement

Abstract: Soldiers are our Army's most important asset, and that doesn't change when they decide to retire. We have a duty to take care of our Soldiers and their families as they …

The family wellness program: A bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program for intimate partners of warfighters following traumatic brain injury

Abstract: This report details a bench to bedside translation of behavioral and social science research into a clinical program as a result of a collaboration between two United …

A family member-focused lethal means safety intervention for the prevention of Veteran suicide: A clinical pilot study

Abstract: The rate of death by suicide is a significant health concern for veterans and is significantly higher than non-veteran populations, likely due to the relatively higher …

Crafting a future for military, Veteran and family health research

Abstract:As interest in military health has expanded, the Journal of Military, Veterans and Family health continues to be a catalyst for the field. They highlight the importance of …

Family welfare during the deployment of Ghana Armed Forces in peacekeeping missions: Exploring the role of "military surrogacy"

Abstract: This research focuses on the place of soldiers' families and family life while on deployment, using the case of Ghana's regular deployments to international peacekeeping …

Investigating voices centered in Veteran family research: A call for greater representation

Abstract: When studying family systems and phenomena occurring within the family, a multi-informant approach allows researchers to capture nuanced accounts of family dynamics from …

Firearms lethal means safety among Veterans: Attitudes toward involving a concerned significant other

Abstract: Introduction: This quality improvement project evaluated the acceptability and feasibility of involving concerned significant others (CSOs) in lethal means safety with …

Living alongside military PTSD: A qualitative study of female partners’ experiences with UK Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: An increased risk of emotional burden in partners of military Veterans with mental health difficulties has been observed. This study aimed to explore the …

Spouse and Partner Employment Survey 2024

The Army Families Federation (AFF) Spouse and Partner Employment Survey received 678 responses from Army spouses and partners, including those in long-term relationships. The …

Examining retention sentiments and attrition among active duty Army medical officers

Abstract: Introduction: Providing quality care and maintaining exceptional medical providers are important priorities for military medicine. The present study examines the …

Caregiver contributions to older Veterans’ mental health utilization: New opportunities for exploring caregiving roles and impacts

Abstract: Older Veterans who utilize the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) represent the largest group of older adults in the United States receiving care via an integrated …

Life-sustaining treatment decisions and family evaluations of end-of-life care for Veteran decedents in Department of Veterans Affairs nursing homes

Abstract: Background: Modeled after the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment program, the Veterans Health Administration (VA) implemented the Life-Sustaining Treatment …