“You Don’t Want to Be a Candidate for Punishment”: a Qualitative Analysis of LGBT Service Member “Outness”

Abstract Introduction: Policies regarding lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) military service members in the U.S. have changed dramatically over the last nine years. …

Experiences of Sexual Harassment, Stalking, and Sexual Assault During Military Service Among LGBT and Non-LGBT Service Members

Abstract: Sexual victimization, including sexual harassment and assault, remains a persistent problem in the U.S. military. Service members identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, …

Support for Transgender Military Service from Active Duty United States Military Personnel

Abstract:  Introduction: Most transgender individuals are banned from serving in and joining the U.S. military. Historically, exclusions and limits have been placed on women, …

Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Service Members: Life After Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell

This article reviews the literature on the health care needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service members, identifies research gaps about these healthcare needs and …

Treatment Experiences Among LGBT Veterans with Discrimination-based Trauma Exposure: A Pilot Study

Abstract: Past research suggests that rates of trauma exposure and Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) are elevated among lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) veterans …

Aging LGBT Military Service Members and Veterans

Abstract: The purpose of this chapter is to highlight the experiences and needs of aging sexual and gender minority (SGM) veterans. Significant demographic changes in the …

Health Disparities in Veterans: A Map of the Evidence

Abstract: Background: Goals for improving the quality of care for all Veterans and eliminating health disparities are outlined in the Veterans Health Administration Blueprint for …

Trainees’ Perceptions of the Veterans Health Administration Interprofessional Psychology Fellowships in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health

Abstract: To improve the capacity to provide quality health care to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) veterans and promote LGBT cultural competence among clinical …

Patriarchal Confusion? Making Sense of Gay and Lesbian Military Identity.

Abstact: This article investigates the possible uses of Cynthia Enloe’s idea of ‘patriarchal confusion’ in understanding gay and lesbian military identity. Through an …

Uniform Identity? Lesbians and the Negotiations of Gender & Sexuality in the British Army since 1950

Abstract: Homosexuality has always been deemed to be incompatible with military service and the British Armed Forces has enforced this policy with some rigour. STatistics for …