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LGBT Veterans and moral injury: Addressing the legacy of the UK’s military ‘gay ban’ policy

Abstract:Introduction: This commentary aimed to contextualize and analyze the harm experienced by LGBT + veterans who served under the UK military ‘gay ban’ policy to …

Gender on the front line: Representations of female military personnel on Ukrainian social media

Abstract: The role of female soldiers in armed conflicts has garnered significant attention. In Ukraine's Armed Forces many women serve both on the frontlines and in support roles, …

Reconsidering the relationship of disability and deservingness of care with the advent of enhanced warfighters: A capability approach to Veterans' health care

Abstract:Eagon and Moseley (2025) explain that the Department of Veteran Affairs' (VA) benefit system prioritizes and compensates veterans based on "service-connected …

Don't overlook the soul: Spiritual readiness in a holistic approach for enhanced Veteran reintegration

Abstract: I found the target articles by Sheena Eagan and Dov Greenbaum (2025) to be persuasive but not sufficiently comprehensive. For example, the Army’s doctrine on …

Functional relationships of binge drinking and alcohol-related problems with posttraumatic stress symptoms in a pilot sample of Veterans

Abstract: Objective: Posttraumatic stress (PTS) symptoms and problematic alcohol use (e.g., binge drinking and alcohol-related problems; ARP) commonly co-occur following stressors …

Preferences for and experiences with yoga in Appalachian Veterans: A mixed method study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Rural Veterans experience disproportionate rates of chronic health conditions positively affected by yoga, though preferences for yoga remain unknown in this …

Interventions to support parenting in military and Veteran families: The state of play

Abstract: Military parents face distinct challenges in parenting which can negatively impact overall family functioning, child developmental outcomes, and serving members’ …

Military culture awareness and competence in counseling: Insights from counselors, supervisors and UK Navy and Marine beneficiaries of counseling

Abstract: Military cultural competency (MCC) is increasingly recognized as essential for building trust and delivering effective care to military-connected individuals. Unlike the …

The epidemiology of combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema among Mid-Atlantic Veterans

Abstract: Rationale: Combined pulmonary fibrosis and emphysema (CPFE) is a unique phenotype with important prognosis and management implications in patients with idiopathic …

Cost of Veteran coronary artery bypass grafting: Veterans Health Administration versus community care

Abstract: The community care program within the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) funds veteran care in the community. Cost of this program has increased with limited …

Dietary restraint and emotional eating mediate the relationship between negative body image and diet quality in U.S. Army soldiers

Abstract: Body composition requirements for U.S. Army Soldiers may increase risk of negative body image and unhealthy dietary behaviors, which may in turn lead to poor nutrition. …

Unveiling binge drinking trends and triggers among army personnel: A cross sectional study

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Military populations are known to have higher prevalence and heavier alcohol use compared to the general population globally. This has serious negative …