Aretē: "We As Black Women"

Abstract: Studies of Black US women servicemembers too often depict their stories as replete with post-war trauma and transition difficulty. However, crisis is not their only, or …

Military Culture and Post-Military Transitioning Among Veterans: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract: While a considerable amount of theoretical literature has explored core values and characteristics ofthe US Armed Forces, limited empirical research has examined …

Sexual (mis)conduct in the Canadian forces

Abstract: This essay compares findings of Marie Deschamps’ 2015 report on sexual harassment and assault in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) with my earlier 1990s study of gender …

After Deschamps: men, masculinities, and the Canadian Armed Forces

Abstract: In 2015, an external review into sexual harassment and misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces(CAF), conducted by former Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps, found …

Caring for the Veteran, Military and Family Member, Nursing Competencies: Strategies for Integrating Content into Nursing School Curricula

Abstract: In the United States, one in every 15 persons is a Veteran (U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, 2016, U. S. News and World Report, 2017). An estimated 27% of these …

Equal opportunity climate in the United States military: Are differences in the eye of the beholder?

Abstract: Two questions that have risen out of equal opportunity research are whether the level of harassment and discrimination differs for racial and ethnic groups and whether …

Don't Tell: Military Culture and Male Rape

Abstract: The issue of sexual assault that occurs during military service has been a focus of attention over the past several years. Although approximately 50% of survivors of …

Toxic Leadership: A Systematic Approach to Shift From Reactive to Proactive Solutions

Abstract: The problem of toxic leadership is conceptually complex because it involves human behaviors and interpersonal relations. Numerous authors have researched and studied the …

Integrating Two Theoretical Models to Understand and Prevent Military and Veteran Suicide

Abstract: Despite increasing prevention efforts, military suicide rates have surpassed those of the general population. This trend may reflect a deficit in our understanding of …

Serving military families: Theories, research, and application

Abstract: This text introduces readers to the unique culture of military families, their resilience, and the challenges of military life. Personal stories from nearly 70 active …

Sexual Assault in the Military

Abstract: Military sexual assault is a pervasive problem throughout the military services, despite numerous initiatives to end it. No doubt the military’s lack of progress stems …

Service Life and Beyond – Institution or Culture?

Abstract: In the UK, armed services personnel are perceived to become institutionalised during service, with negative connotations, especially in the process of transition to …