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Military sexual assault reports decreased 4% last fiscal year

Officials said they are encouraged by the drop in reports of sexual violence but warned the problem still poses a threat to force readiness.

By Leo Shane III

8 days ago

Pentagon jobs cuts delay plans to expand assault, suicide prevention

Defense Department personnel cuts will delay plans to hire at least 1,000 more civilians for prevention work within the military, officials said.

By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press

10 days ago

Air Force lieutenant colonel will face trial for child sex crimes

Kevin DiFalco faces charges of sexual abuse of a child, indecent conduct, giving false testimony and possession of child pornography, among others.

14 days ago

DOD stops offering rape kits to most overseas civilian workers

DOD civilian workers and contractors overseas who are ineligible for the Military Health System will no longer be provided sexual assault forensic exams.

3 weeks ago

Marine Corps relieves Air Station Beaufort commander of duties

The decision came after the service lost confidence in the commander's ability to lead, according to the Marine Corps.

3 weeks ago

West Point colonel faces misconduct charges for third time

Col. William Wright is set to be arraigned for misconduct charges related to drinking with a cadet, tampering with witnesses and falsifying information.

2 months ago