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VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
Special victims prosecutors offices to be operational by year’s end
Independent prosecutors will take over new cases after Dec. 29.
Opinion
Because I was a woman who served, I was stereotyped by a stranger
Noelle Wiehe went to a veterans resource fair and found herself talking to a financial advisor who suddenly asked her if she’d been sexually assaulted.
By Noelle Wiehe, The War Horse
Lawmakers want to protect Coast Guard cadets who report sexual assault
Bipartisan legislation introduced on Tuesday would put the Coast Guard Academy in line with policies at Department of Defense military academies.
Navy sailors arrested on charges tied to national security, China
The men are accused of giving sensitive military information to China — including details on wartime exercises, naval operations and technical materials.
Pentagon chief of personnel, diversity and inclusion to depart
The departure comes as House Republicans inserted amendments into National Defense Authorization Act, some seeking to eliminate the office.
By Zamone Perez
New military justice rules set to go into effect with Biden order
The president will codify reforms establishing independent prosecutors for serious military crimes.
Army colonel gets $975,000 in sex assault case against Hyten
A retired Army colonel has reached a settlement in a lawsuit against Air Force Gen. John Hyten, who served as vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
Shame on those who failed to take Coast Guard sexual assault seriously
Why were these allegations not investigated? Coast Guard, Homeland Security and Transportation Department lawyers have a lot to answer for.
By K. Denise Rucker Krepp
Opinion
Uniform standards needed now for sexual assault prosecution offices
The Secretary of Defense must issue uniform prosecution standards now.
By Meghan Tokash and Paul Grimm
Sexually harassed sailors and Marines will get more support resources
Those who’ve experienced sexual harassment may now receive crisis intervention, safety assessments, counseling resources and victim advocacy support.
By Diana Stancy