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The role of military identity in substance use and mental health outcomes among U.S. Army Reserve and National Guard Soldiers

Abstract: We investigated how military identity (i.e., veteran identity centrality—the extent to which military service is central to an individual’s sense of self) relates to …

Health Disparities among Millennial Veterans by Sexual Orientation

Abstract: The objective of this study was to examine sexual orientation-based disparities in six self-reported health outcomes among millennial aged military veterans. We collected …

The influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans

Abstract: This study evaluated the influence of tinnitus and hearing loss on the functional status of military Service members and Veterans. Participants completed audiologic …

Demographic, psychosocial, and physical fitness predictors of successful graduation from U.S. Army Ranger School

Abstract: U.S. Army Ranger School is an arduous 64-day leadership training course designed to simulate the stressors of combat. Although physical fitness has been shown to be an …

Reculturation: A new perspective on military-civilian transition stress

Abstract: Various forms of assistance are offered to help US Veterans achieve success in their post-military lives in recognition of their service. Despite the many successes, a …

Bereaved UK military families: A mixed methods study on the provision of practical and emotional support

Abstract: Traumatic deaths of military personnel can have tragic consequences for the lives and health of bereaved significant others. To mitigate the effects, the UK Armed Forces …

Pilgrimage Respecified: Falklands War Veterans’ Accounts of their Returns to the Falkland Islands

Abstract: In 2002 the South Atlantic Medal Association organized its first ‘pilgrimage’ to the Falkland Islands. Pilgrimages to the islands have since become a regular …

Behavioral health and treatment-seeking behaviors among deployed vs. non-deployed service members: How impactful is deployment on well-being?

Abstract: Increasing attention has been dedicated to studying behavioral health of non-deployed military personnel. This investigation explored the impacts of a variety of …

Unethical behaviour in the military: The role of supervisor ethicality, ethical climate, and right-wing authoritarianism

Abstract: Using an anonymous self-report survey of 350 Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) personnel, this study investigated the effect of perceptions of the ethicality of one's immediate …

Psychological Hardiness and Grit Are Associated with Musculoskeletal Injury in U.S. Army Trainees

Abstract: Musculoskeletal injuries (MSKIs) during U.S. Army Basic Combat Training (BCT) are pervasive, costly, and erode training effectiveness. Research has explored factors, …

Benefits and Challenges of Having a Service Dog Among Veterans in Recovery from Substance Use Harms

Abstract: Service dogs (SDs) are gaining attention for their benefits on the mental health of military veterans, especially related to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). …

Association between burnout and insomnia in U.S. Air Force Pararescue personnel: A cross-sectional study

Abstract: Studies have examined burnout and its impact on health, to include its influence on sleep. While many studies report a significant relationship between burnout and …