Combat and Commemoration

Abstract: Veterans have often been deployed under difficult conditions and have risked their health and even their lives for a cause held in high regard by society. They therefore …

Beyond the Barricade: A Holistic View of Veteran Students at an Urban University

Abstract: As veteran students return to campus following their service, colleges and universities are establishing various resources in an attempt to assist them. For this study, …

This Isn’t Your Father’s Anti-War Movement: Comparing the Political Mobilization of Vietnam and Iraq Veterans

Abstract: The mobilization of veterans can be a powerful force for any political cause, especially when that cause is concerned with ending a war. Vietnam veterans’ voices were a …

Strategy for our Veterans: UK Government Consultation Response

Summary: This document is the response to the UK Government Consultation Paper, containing a summary of the contributions and the initial action plan to move towards achieving the …

The Myths Surrounding Veterans

Summary: This article explores the myths surrounding veteran post-conflict difficulties, specifically examining why misleading information and erroneous beliefs still exist.

UK public perceptions of veterans and the armed forces

Abstract: This YouGov report explores UK public perceptions of veterans, gained through both interviewing and survey responses.

Attitudes Towards Remembrance and Veterans’ Week 2017 Survey of Canadians

Abstract: A core responsibility of VAC is post-Confederation military commemoration. VAC ensures that Veterans and those who died in service are honoured and that Canadians …

Public Attitudes to the UK Armed Forces in Northern Ireland

Summary: This report is the fourth in a series of reports from the Northern Ireland Veterans’ Health and Wellbeing Study (NIVHWS). In 2017, the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) funded …

The Stigma of Mental Health Problems in the Military

Abstract: The present review addresses the perceived stigma associated with admitting a mental health problem and seeking help for that problem in the military. Evidence regarding …

Public Opinion of the Armed Forces in Canada, U.K. and the U.S.

Abstract: Public opinion of the military impacts morale of active and ex-service members, generates financial backing for military support services and influences political …

How (Not) to Sell a Military Memoir in Britain

Abstract: In this study, we look at all (N = 15) military memoirs published between 2001 and 2010 in Britain about military participation in the Afghanistan conflict to establish …

Fact sheet 'Veterans & the Media'

Abstract: Appreciation and perception are closely linked terms. Some veterans feel unappreciated or underappreciated and also make reference to the media which, they say, …