On the value of military service

Abstract: In January, I crossed the milestone of 24 years of service in two militaries—the British and Australian armies. It is fair to say that I am a professional soldier. …

“Storming the Castle.” Examining the Motivations of the Veterans Who Participated in the Capitol Riots

Abstract: Ten percent of the Americans arrested for storming the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, are military veterans. These veterans have been charged with federal crimes ranging …

Patriotism as a Construct for Understanding Military Service Among LGBTQ+ Veterans: A Call for Research Grounded in Institutional Oppression

Abstract: LGBTQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, with the + including Two-Spirit, Intersex, Asexual, and additional sexual orientations and gender …

Latinx Veterans, Outsider Patriotism and the Motives Behind Minoritized Military Service

Abstract: For many Americans, the figure of the veteran—usually imagined as a straight, white, native-born cisgender male—embodies a profoundly resonant patriotic ideal. …

Reclaiming American Patriotism in the 21st Century: An Important Mission for Veterans Studies

Abstract: Guest Editor, Bryon L. Garner, introduces his special issue “Patriotism in the 21st Century.” Beginning with a personal introduction and followed by the impetus …

What Can Reactions to Veteran Suicide Tell Us About Patriotism in the United States?

Abstract: In the United States, patriotism has meant many things. The ultimate definition, though, is one where a military member’s death is offered as a sacrifice in service of …