The portrayal of female soldiers: A comparative analysis of German and U.S. military recruitment videos on social media

Abstract: Militaries worldwide are increasingly relying on social media to address recruitment challenges, particularly in attracting women to their ranks. This study compares the …

Racial Disparity Root Cause Analysis for the Department of the Air Force: Refining the Way Forward

Abstract: The Department of the Air Force (DAF) released three reports in 2020 and 2021 discussing the disparities it identified for minority groups and women. Eliminating …

Childhood trauma: A major risk factor in the military recruitment of young people

Abstract: The extensive, long-term consequences of childhood trauma on brain development and the resulting implications for military recruitment and service are the subject of a …