'Keep the homosexual lobby at bay': Homosexuality, the UK armed forces and the end to the 'gay ban', 1991–2000

Abstract: In January 2000, the UK government finally ended the ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) military personnel serving in the armed forces. The end of the …

Recognition of LGBT+ Veterans: FAQs

Abstract: Summary: Prior to 2000, being LGBT+ was considered to be incompatible with service in the armed forces. The government has explained this meant that those serving who …

It was a complete violation of everything: LGBT plus Veterans' experiences of discrimination and oppression through the exemptive UK military "gay ban" policy

Abstract: Introduction: This is the first empirical study carried out in the UK to examine the devasting impact of the policy to ban all gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender …

Differences by sexual orientation in patient-centered care outcomes for Veterans utilizing primary care services at the Veterans Health Administration

Abstract: Purpose: This study examined the differences by sexual orientation in patient-centered care outcomes (including health care experiences and health-related screening) of …

The impact of the historic policy to ban homosexuality in the UK armed forces: The lived experience of LGBT + Veterans

Abstract: Introduction: Until 12 January 2000, the UK Armed Forces retained a policy of discharging all gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender personnel under exemptive military …

Gender differences in risks of suicide and suicidal behaviors in the USA: a narrative review

Abstract: Purpose of Review: We review recent research (2018-2023) on gender differences in suicidal behaviors (i.e., suicidal ideations and attempts, death by suicide). We examine …

LGBT Veterans Independent Review

Abstract: This Report is about the existence, enforcement and consequences of an official policy current in HM Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000 which is a stain on the …

Alcohol-attributable deaths and years of potential life lost due to alcohol among veterans: Overall and between persons with minoritized and non-minoritized sexual orientations

Abstract: Background: Unhealthy alcohol use is disproportionally experienced by individuals with minoritized sexual orientations. Unlike the general US population, for whom the …

Housing Instability Characteristics Among Transgender Veterans Cared for in the Veterans Health Administration, 2013–2016

Abstract: Objectives. To characterize housing instability among transgender veterans using Veterans Health Administration (VHA) health care in the United States. Methods. We used …

Queer social control and the homonormative bargain: Sexual harassment in the era of open LGBT military service

Abstract: Until recently, opportunities to analyze the sexual harassment of LGBTs in the U.S. military were constrained by their formal exclusion; the existing research was largely …

Perceptions of family acceptance into the military community among U.S. LGBT service members: A mixed-methods study

Abstract: Introduction: Despite calls to increase representation of diverse family structures in military family research, little is known about the experiences of the families of …

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 …