
Letter from the Executive Editor
By Rachel Branaman

Modern Military Confronts LGBTQ+ Veteran Suicide with the Resilient Heroes Program
By Emily Starbuck Gerson, Modern Military Magazine Editor

Surviving the Silence:
My Journey as a Veteran Navigating Mental Health, Identity, and Hope
By Dr. Elijah Nicholas, U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. (Retired)

The Battle for Healing:
Veterans, Psychedelics, and the Fight Against Stigma
By Trish King

How My Battle With Depression Led Me to Fight for Veteran Mental Health
Heather Townsend, MBA; Cabana Co-Founder & COO

The Weight of Rejection:
The Mental Health Toll on Transgender and Nonbinary Youth When Their Government Turns Its Backs
By Kathie Moehlig, Founder/Executive Director of TransFamily Support Services

When Identities Collide:
Mental Health at the Intersection of Military and LGBTQIA
By Roland Scheppske, Licensed Professional Counselor

Resource Guide for Resilient LGBTQ+ Veterans and Their Families
By the Modern Military Team
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