Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine Anzac Day commemoration in schools during World War 1. Design/methodology/approach: Empirical research from newspapers and education department publications is used to illustrate key themes in these commemorations. Findings: Despite claims made at the time that school commemorations did not promote…

The Centenary of World War I (WWI) between 2014 and 2018 attracted international attention. Many Australians travel to key battle sites in mainland Europe, especially Turkey, France, and Belgium to connect with the experiences of Australian soldiers and nurses who served in this war. As no conflict occurred within Australian borders, sites make…

Through a systematic review of the literature, we draw attention to factors associated with burnout and the effects on the military with a special focus on the US Air Force. Our review consists of the military and human resource development (HRD) literature on burnout. We integrate insights from the review of both literature on burnout and develop…

Objective: This study aimed to develop a brief and valid measure of family resilience for use in research with military families. Method: A population-based sample of military spouses (N = 16,379) completed assessments of family resilience and validation constructs. Participants were randomized into two subsamples. Subsample 1 was used in a factor…

This study describes the development of a 12-item inventory of school supports for military-connected (MC) children. Participants were 444 students (grades 3 or 5) with an active-duty military parent (48% female; 57.3% White, 10.7% Black, 6.2% Native American, 5% Asian, 3.3% Pacific Islander, 17.5% bi/multiracial; 19% Latinx). Youth completed the…

This dissertation focuses on the consequences of exclusionary ethnic nationalisms by examining historical and contemporary language practices regarding educational systems in Burma. Despite its long presence, Burmanisation has recently gained heightened attention as it is central to the political discourses that emerged in response to the military…

Virtual communities of practice (VCoP) may provide the afloat community of the United States Coast Guard (USCG) greater opportunities for learning and professional development. The specific learning needs and constraints of this community, including geographic separation and dynamic deployment schedules, appear well aligned with VCoP structure and…

The purpose of this dissertation is to explore the lived experiences of female United States Army veterans who have enrolled in an academic undergraduate program post-discharge. As higher education continues to be an important transition point for female veterans, understanding the lived experiences of this population provides higher education…

A chief aim of the U.S. Army is ensuring warfighting function. Army doctrinal publications dictate that soldiers achieve this aim through integration and synchronization, both of which point to ensuring that the necessary people and things arrive on time. This article takes up circulation as an analytical lens to trace how a U.S. Army major…

This study explored the relationship between college education and promotions, assignments, and perceptions among Army Special Operations Forces noncommissioned officers. The researcher reviewed promotion record archives from 19 centralized promotion boards, and administered a self-designed survey questionnaire to 119 commissioned officers and…

The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe program is a residential, quasi-military program for youth ages 16 to 18 who are experiencing difficulty in traditional high school. The program provides classroom instruction and other structured activities to young people at 40 different sites. The focus of this report is on determining how sites can measure…

This paper presents a summary of Dr. Clinton Lee (Andy) Anderson's 40+ years Military (US Army) Educator Service implementing Dr. Malcolm S. Knowles' perspective on andragogy. Some specifics of Anderson's implementation include five Adult Basic Education (ABE) characteristics of facilitating Knowles' andragogy, six differences between teaching and…

Leaders in the U.S. Army have recently emphasized that there is a gap between the skills required for strategic leaders and those required to succeed at the entry (tactical) and intermediate (operational) levels of the organization. The problem is compounded by the fact that elevation to senior leadership positions only occurs following…

There were two projects at the National Defence University of Finland (NDU), which both ended by the end of 2022. One of them tried to find the answers to the main question: How artificial intelligence (AI) could be used to improve learning, teaching, and planning? The other tried to find the answer to the main question: What new skills do…

Underrepresented students who develop a positive science identity will continue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) pathways. Educators can use culture to guide students toward STEM. Military-connected schools have the uniqueness of diversity and international locations and cultures. The problem is the low rate of enrollment…