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In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports drop
A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Marine drill instructor accused of peeping on recruit in porta-potty
Female recruits claimed the drill instructor asked them if their “hot moms or sisters” were coming to graduation and made some recruits do his laundry.
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
Opinion
Service academies can be proving ground to defeat sexual misconduct
Military service academies are important change agents for solving the broader social problem of sexual violence and harassment.
By Lt. Col. Taren Wellman and Cadet 3rd Class Madisen Campbell