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
