Introduction to the special issue on aggression and violence in the military

Aggressive and violent behaviors are often present in the military. This special issue focused on violence in the military is timely as the United States military has been involved in continuous overseas contingency operations for nearly two decades due to the infamous "9/11 " attacks on the twin towers and pentagon. In this introduction to the special issue, the guest editors illuminate some of the topics focused on military aggression and violence and briefly review the broad nature of the research conducted in this area. The guest editors conclude with a summary of the key findings of the articles that appear in this special issue.