We will explore how mentorship and role modeling can help LGBT soldiers integrate their identities, achieve emotional wellbeing, and develop relational resilience. We will define these terms, explain...
The military is an important institution that represents a country's values and culture. It is also an environment where people come from different backgrounds, beliefs, and identities coexist. This...
Most people assume that being open about one's sexual orientation while serving in the military is impossible. But this is not entirely true. Some soldiers are willing to risk their careers and lives...
In the US military, attitudes towards sexual minorities have been changing over time.
In 2011, "Don't Ask Don't Tell" was repealed, which allowed openly gay, lesbian, and bisexual people to serve...
LGBT individuals serve openly in every branch of the US military since 2011 when "Don't Ask Don't Tell" policy was repealed.
There is no official recognition for same-sex spouses and partners,...
LGBT Service Members
LGBT stands for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals who serve in the military. These people face unique challenges when it comes to navigating the tensions...
LGBT soldiers may experience unique challenges when navigating disclosure decisions within multicultural military environments. These challenges can be exacerbated if they belong to cultural groups...
There has been an increasing emphasis placed on creating diverse and inclusive workplaces that celebrate individual differences, including those related to gender identity and sexual orientation. One...
LGBT individuals have served in the US military since the earliest days of colonial America when homosexuality was punishable by death, but official policy did not prohibit gay men from serving until...
The perception of LGBT military personnel varies widely across different countries due to their respective cultural and social norms. In some cultures, such as those found in Europe and North...