“…Previous research on this community has found that some LGBT SMs, despite the repeal of DADT and the short-lived initial repeal of the transgender ban, continue to fear negative career repercussions as a result of LGBT disclosure to military colleagues, commanders, medical providers, counsellors, and chaplains. 21,37,45 These findings align with this study's results, because this community noted overall lower unit cohesion and LGBT unit acceptance. Research has found that higher perceived acceptance of one's LGB identity in the unit was associated with a decrease in posttraumatic stress, anxiety, depression symptomatology.46 Moreover, Schuyler et al and Klemmer et al found that LGBT SMs are at heightened risk for sexual harassment, assault, and stalking, and one study found that LGBT victimization was associated with elevated mental and physical health symptoms and with accessing mental health treatment.…”