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The role of the Royal Air Force Deployed Readiness Preparation Team in the UK

Abstract: Royal Air Force (RAF) Waddington and Cranwell are both based in Lincolnshire and have Defence Primary Health Care Dental Centres on Station to provide dental care to …

Correlates of Bystander Intervention Attitudes and Intentions Among Young Adult Active Duty Male Soldiers

Abstract: Sexual assault is a significant problem within the United States military. Bystander intervention skills training is recognized as a promising strategy for sexual assault …

Substance Use, Financial Stress, Employment Disruptions, and Anxiety among Veterans during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in financial, employment, and mental health challenges. In general, American veterans report high rates of substance use, which may be …

The Effects of Osteoarthritis on Depressive Symptomatology Among Older U.S. Military Veterans

Abstract: Osteoarthritis (OA) is a leading cause of disability among older adults. By 2050, approximately 60 million will suffer from arthritis adding up to a total societal cost …

The Culture of Alcohol in the U.S. Military: Correlations With Problematic Drinking Behaviors and Negative Consequences of Alcohol Use

Abstract: Excessive alcohol use, especially binge and heavy drinking, represents a serious threat to force readiness across the Department of Defense. Though these behaviors are a …

Just Paying Lip Service? Public Trust and Public Support for Armed Forces in Germany

Abstract: The article presents an empirical analysis of whether, how, and why people are active to either support or protest against the Bundeswehr. Public opinion polls …

Factors Related to Exclusion in the U.S. Army

Abstract: The promotion of inclusion in the U.S. Army requires an understanding of how and why exclusion occurs. As exclusion can have deleterious impacts at both and individual …

Risk Factors Explaining Military Deaths From Suicide, 2008–2017: A Latent Class Analysis

Abstract: Military suicide prevention efforts would benefit from population-based research documenting patterns in risk factors among service members who die from suicide. We use …

Sexual Arenas, Alcohol (Ab)use, and Predatory Leadership: Facilitators of US Military Sexual Violence

Abstract: Scholars argue that, historically, military women have not been considered equals to men in kinship and, therefore, have and will likely continue to experience more …

Bridging the Gap? Ex-Military Personnel and Military–Civilian Transition Within the Prison Workforce

Abstract: Prior research into military–civilian transition has suggested that the Prison Service may be a popular destination for Armed Forces leavers, but the experience of …

Older Veterans: The materiality of Reminiscence, making Unknown Histories knowable and Forging Social Connections

Abstract: Materials have long been used by individuals reflecting on personal histories, and researchers have evidenced the associated therapeutic value particularly among older …

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 …