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Is There a Public–Military Gap in the United States? Evaluating Foundational Foreign Policy Beliefs

Abstract: The presumed "gap" in fundamental foreign policy beliefs between what Huntington (1957) described as "liberal society" and the "conservative military mind" lies at the …

Perceptions and Concerns Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination in a Military Base Population

Abstract: Safe and effective vaccines against severe acute respiratory syndrome-associated coronavirus 2 are essential tools in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 …

STEM Degrees and Military Service: An Intersectional Analysis

Abstract: Given that the U.S. military uses science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) exposure as a key recruitment tool, one should expect that military service is …

War and Commitment to Military Service: Deployment and Combat Experiences Associated With Retention Among Army National Guard Soldiers

Absract: The present study examined career intentions in two samples—home-based or garrison (N = 12,583 soldiers in 180 companies) and deployed and recently returned soldiers …

Women’s Lived Experiences of Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve

Abstract: Strengthening Canada’s military capacity and capabilities to address modern-day conflict requires personnel from the Primary Reserve to work alongside the Regular …

The Killer Veteran – The Spiritual Implications for Veterans who Kill in War

Abstract: For many veterans who have been forced to make the decision to kill in war, the memory of what has happened may last far longer than the milliseconds it took to fire …

Prevalence of Polytrauma Clinical Triad Among Active Duty Service Members

Abstract: Introduction: The polytrauma clinical triad (PCT), encompassing traumatic brain injury, PTSD, and chronic pain, has been identified as a significant concern in the …

Where, When, and How Alcohol Use Occurs During Air Force Technical Training

Abstract: Alcohol use is prevalent among military personnel, with many engaging in binge drinking behaviors. Military trainees are unique, in that they experience an enforced …

‘He messaged me the other night and said you are my saviour’: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of intimate partners’ roles in supporting Veterans with mental health difficulties

Abstract: Introduction: The limited research base regarding Veteran welfare has emphasized the adverse psychosocial aspects of being the intimate partner of a Veteran struggling …

Examining the associations among moral injury, difficulties with emotion regulation, and symptoms of PTSD, depression, anxiety, and stress among Canadian military members and Veterans: A preliminary study

Abstract: Introduction: Moral injury (MI) refers to the psychological distress associated with perceived betrayals or perceived transgressions of one’s moral values. It has been …

The Prevalence Rate of Smoking Among Veterans: A Forgotten Epidemic

Abstract: The prevalence of smoking is documented in the general population; however, few studies have explored the prevalence of smoking among U.S. Veterans. Smoking is a risk …

A consumer assessment of women who use wheelchairs

Abstract: Introduction: Women who use wheelchairs express concerns with current devices that are male-centric and do not address their needs. As women attain more representation …