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More military justice reforms included in defense policy bill
The measure gives more power to independent prosecutors, instead of local commanders.
Plan to remove handling of military sexual misconduct from chain of command sees new momentum
Pentagon officials have objected to the idea for years, but the new Senate Armed Services Committee chairman says the proposal is back on the table.
In one of first actions, new defense secretary orders review of sexual misconduct programs
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is tackling sexual misconduct as one of his first actions.
By Howard Altman
Women veterans, students would see expanded services and benefits under new law
The sweeping veterans policy measure was passed in mid-December but wasn't signed into law until Tuesday.
After controversial event on sexual assault support, VA postpones future telephone town halls
Veterans who participated in the event said they were given little or no warning about potentially traumatic discussion points.
‘I hung up and vomited’ — Veteran sexual assault survivors say VA’s outreach retraumatized them
Veterans said they were thrust into public discussions of military sexual trauma topics without warning or proper support.
Congress finalizes sweeping veterans policy bill with new protections for women, students
Trump is expected to sign the measure into law later this month.
Former top VA leader blasts secretary for ethics lapses and political vendettas
James Byrne served as VA’s second-highest ranking official before his firing last February.
Opioids, other drugs inadequately safeguarded by CENTCOM pharmacies, investigators find
The report shows that few regulations were being followed in running the pharmacies.
By Todd South
Corps makes retirement decision on Marine colonel whose child sexual abuse conviction was dropped
Col. Daniel Wilson’s child sexual assault conviction was thrown out in 2019.
By Philip Athey