Sexual Health and Intimacy in the Military

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Glenn W. Parkinson ◽  
Martin S. Chin
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Health ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Military Culture ◽  
Self Concept ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Lgbt Issues ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
Military Community ◽  
The Military

Sexual health and intimacy are universal aspects of the human experience that are deeply influenced by culture and community. Unique attributes of the military culture can impact the thoughts and feelings of service members and veterans. These thoughts and feelings may include those about sexuality or self-concept as sexual beings. It is critical to have an understanding of these issues, both policy-driven and cultural, when assessing or treating military service members. This chapter explores some historical, cultural, and policy issues that make military community and culture unique. Special consideration is given to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) issues in this context. The background provided can serve as a context for clinicians trying to understand how military culture influences sexual health and intimacy.

Why do soldiers swap illicit pictures? How a visual discourse analysis illuminates military band of brother culture

2020 ◽  
Vol 51 (4) ◽  
pp. 340-357
Author(s):  
Megan MacKenzie
Keyword(s):  
Discourse Analysis ◽  
Group Dynamics ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Military Culture ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Unique Contribution ◽  
Military Band ◽  
Visual Discourse ◽  
Photographic Evidence ◽  
Military Service Members

Military service members have been taking and circulating illicit images for decades, and soldier-produced illicit images are a regular and coherent category of international images. Focusing on two case studies – Abu Ghraib images and images of hazing – the argument put forward in this article is that soldier-generated illicit images are not simply photographic evidence, or accidental by-products, of exceptional military activities; rather, these images – and the practices associated with these images – are central to, and reinforce aspects of, military band of brother culture. Soldier-produced illicit images establish a visual vernacular that normalizes particular practices within military communities. Moreover, the practices of producing, circulating and consuming these images convey explicit messages to service members about acceptable behaviour and norms around loyalty and secrecy. A method of visual discourse analysis is developed and employed to examine the acts captured in soldier-generated illicit images as well as the practices linked to the production, circulation and consumption of images. Building on existing work on military culture and images and international relations, this article makes a unique contribution by systematically analysing soldier-produced illicit images in order to gain insights about internal military culture and group dynamics.

scholarly journals Air Force Medical Personnel: Perspectives Across Deployment

2020 ◽  
Vol 185 (9-10) ◽  
pp. e1632-e1639
Author(s):  
Brian A Moore ◽  
Willie J Hale ◽  
Jason L Judkins ◽  
Cynthia L Lancaster ◽  
Monty T Baker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Air Force ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Medical Personnel ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Medical Provider ◽  
Team Members ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Group Interviews ◽  
The Military ◽  
Research Psychologist

Abstract Introduction Contingency operations during the past 18 years have exposed millions of U.S. military service members to numerous combat and operational stressors. Despite this, a relative dearth of literature has focused on the experiences of deployed military medical personnel. As such, the present study aimed to address this gap in the literature by conducting individual and small group interviews with Air Force medical personnel who had recently returned from a deployment to Iraq. Interviews targeted self-reported factors related to psychological risk and resiliency across the deployment cycle, while also seeking recommendations for future military medical personnel preparing for medical deployments. Materials and Methods Inductive thematic analyses were conducted on transcripts from 12 individual and structured group interviews conducted with recently deployed U.S. Air Force medical personnel (N = 28). An interview script consisting of 18 prompts was carefully developed based on the experiences of study personnel. Two team members (n = 1 research psychologist; n = 1 military medical provider) coded exemplars from interview transcripts. A third team member (research psychologist) reviewed coded exemplars for consistency and retained themes when saturation was reached. Results In total we report on 6 primary themes. Participants reported feeling prepared to conduct their mission while deployed but often felt unprepared for the positions they assumed and the traumas they commonly experienced. Most participants reported deployment to be a rewarding experience, citing leader engagement, and social support as key protective factors against deployment-related stressors. Finally, following deployment, participants largely reported positive experiences reintegrating with their families but struggled to reintegrate into their workplace. Conclusion Findings from the present study indicate that the military is largely doing a good job preparing Air Force medical providers to deploy. Results of the present study indicate that military medical personnel would benefit from: (1) increased predictability surrounding deployment timelines, (2) improved cross-cultural training, (3) advanced training for atypical injuries in unconventional patient populations, and (4) improvements in postdeployment workplace reintegration. The present research has the potential to positively impact the overall quality of life for deploying military service members and their families; while simultaneously highlighting the successes and shortfalls in the deployment process for U.S. military medical personnel.

When OK is Not OK: Public Concern About White Nationalism in the U.S. Military

2020 ◽  
pp. 0095327X2091839
Author(s):  
Robert Ralston ◽  
Matthew Motta ◽  
Jennifer Spindel
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Representative Survey ◽  
Public Concern ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Within Subjects ◽  
White Nationalism ◽  
The Military ◽  
The U.S

Are Americans aware and concerned about White nationalism in the U.S. Military? Our large and demographically representative survey suggests that while most Americans suspect at least some presence of White nationalism in the military, many do not view it as a serious problem; particularly self-identified conservatives and respondents who hold highly favorable views toward military service members. However, in a between-/within-subjects experiment embedded in our survey, we show that providing information about the issue of White nationalism in the U.S. Military increases the public’s overall concern about White nationalism in the U.S. Military.

Toward Complete Inclusion: Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Military Service Members after Repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell

Social Work ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 61 (3) ◽  
pp. 257-265 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brandon Alford ◽  
Shawna J. Lee
Keyword(s):  
Sexual Identity ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Work Practice ◽  
Social Work Practice ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Culturally Competent ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Don't Ask Don't Tell ◽  
Bisexual And Transgender ◽  
And Bisexual

Abstract The 2010 repeal of Don't Ask, Don't Tell (DADT) is one example of how U.S. public policy has shifted toward greater inclusion of lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) individuals. The repeal of DADT reversed the practice of discharging LGB service members on the basis of sexual identity. LGB service members may now serve their country without fear of direct repercussions stemming from sexual identity. Though it is a statutory step toward parity, DADT repeal does not address a number of cultural and institutional inequities that continue to hinder full inclusion of sexual minority service members. Notably, as discussed in this article, DADT largely ignores issues facing the transgender population. This study examines remaining inequities and their ramifications for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender service members and their families. The article concludes with practice and policy recommendations for culturally competent social work practice with military service members across the sexual identity spectrum.

scholarly journals Day of Injury Cognitive Performance on the Military Acute Concussion Evaluation (MACE) by U.S. Military Service Members in OEF/OIF

2014 ◽  
Vol 179 (9) ◽  
pp. 990-997 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael McCrea ◽  
Kevin Guskiewicz ◽  
Selina Doncevic ◽  
Katherine Helmick ◽  
Jan Kennedy ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Performance ◽  
Military Service ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
The Military

Transition and Reintegration of Military Personnel to Law Enforcement Careers

2017 ◽  
pp. 158-175 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen F. Curran ◽  
Elizabeth O. Holt ◽  
Joseph H. Afanador
Keyword(s):  
Law Enforcement ◽  
Police Officers ◽  
Military Service ◽  
National Guard ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Job Functions ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
Rapid Transition ◽  
Essential Job Functions ◽  
The Military

Over two million United States military service members have served in the theaters of Iraq and Afghanistan since 2001. Many of these military service members are seeking employment in law enforcement upon discharge from active duty. The skills acquired from military service are complementary to many of the essential job functions of a law enforcement officer, thus a natural fit. In addition, military reserve police officers have seen activations for deployment to combat regions. These National Guard and Reserve service members make a rapid transition from military fatigues to a police uniform upon their return from deployment. After outlining the scope of the military deployment cycle, reintegration programs and preemployment assessment challenges are described in this chapter. The comprehensive description will provide psychologists working with law enforcement and related public safety agencies the necessary tools for both assessing and supporting the success of those reintegrating to their law enforcement careers.

Finding and Creating Opportunity: Nurses Married to Members of the Military

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3) ◽  
pp. 172-175
Author(s):  
Brenda Elliott
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Personal Perspective ◽  
Military Spouse ◽  
Practice Nurses ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
The Military

Nursing is a profession that affords many avenues in which to practice. Nurses who are married to military service members have unique challenges as they progress through their careers. A military spouse shares a personal perspective of challenges and insight on how to overcome and persevere that may be relevant to others within the greater nursing community.

scholarly journals Characteristics of veterans and military service members who endorse causing harm, injury, or death to others in the military.

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (3) ◽  
pp. 352-359 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philip Held ◽  
Randy A. Boley ◽  
Niranjan S. Karnik ◽  
Mark H. Pollack ◽  
Alyson K. Zalta
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
The Military

scholarly journals Traumatic Facial Tattoo Injuries From Gunpowder and Ammunition: A Case Series

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-137
Author(s):  
Andrew C. Jenzer ◽  
Bradley P. Storrs ◽  
Zachary Daniels ◽  
Jeremy J. Hanlon
Keyword(s):  
Military Service ◽  
Maxillofacial Surgery ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Active Duty ◽  
Service Members ◽  
Active Duty Military ◽  
Military Installation ◽  
Military Service Members ◽  
The Face ◽  
The Military

Background and Overview: Gunpowder inclusion injuries are rare occurrences in the civilian sector but are more frequently encountered in the military setting. The authors report a case series of 3 active duty military service members treated by an Army hospital’s Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery service for the removal of embedded gunpowder particles so as to avoid traumatic tattooing. Case Description: Three otherwise healthy active duty military service members were treated for gunpowder inclusion injuries incurred while conducting live fire training exercises at a state-side military installation between 2018 and 2019. All 3 males presented with injuries of the same etiology: Their weapons malfunctioned, and while visually inspecting the action, a round exploded close to the face. This peppered the face with gunpowder particles that were both superficially and deeply embedded. Treatment focused on individual removal using fine forceps. The patients were followed up and healed quickly without any complications, specifically without traumatic tattooing from the gunpowder injuries. Conclusion and Practical Implications: Gunpowder inclusion injuries should be addressed quickly to remove the particles before epidermal healing occurs, thus avoiding the complication of traumatic tattooing. This surgical team recommends meticulous fine forceps removal as the treatment of choice for larger particles.

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