Leaders must watch their words on military sexual assault
The Hill Reports: The appeals court for the Navy and Marine Corps recently threw out the conviction of a Marine...
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Rep. Jackie Speier: The Blue Angels Spiraled Out of Control
Congresswoman Jackie Speier writes for the Huffington Post: And that’s exactly what is wrong with the entire military justice system....
Fears in wake of Coast Guard sex assaults
The San Francisco Chronicle reports: A U.S. Coast Guardswoman looked down while using a restroom stall on the military service’s...
Minnesota delegation pushes Army to clarify new rules on sexual assault victim rights
The Star-Tribune reports: Minnesota’s eight House members and both senators collectively urged the Army Tuesday to clarify a new directive...
Report: Benefits claims related to sexual assault treated unevenly
The Air Force Times reports: Veterans Affairs benefits workers are still wildly inconsistent in their handling of claims related to...
[VIDEO] Vets advocate: Problems are not new issues
HLN reports; More than a week after the resignation of Eric Shinseki, many people are asking: How serious are the...
USA Today: Soldiers in sensitive posts had abuse, drug histories
USA Today reports: More than 350 of the 588 soldiers the Army has disqualified from sensitive posts, including sexual assault...
USA Today: Admiral hopes to squelch military scandals
USA Today reports: Army Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair cut a plea deal with prosecutors in March over extramarital affairs he...
Article 32 Hearing Wraps In Case Of Fort Hood Sgt. Accused Of Running Prostitution Ring
Texas Public Radio reports: An Article 32 hearing, the military version of a grand jury, has completed its investigation of...
Naked photos, lewd practices cited in case against Blue Angels’ leader
The Associated Press reports: A former Blue Angels commander tolerated inappropriate sexual comments and pornographic images in the workplace —...
Hearing concludes for Fort Hood sergeant accused of forming prostitution ring at Army post
The Associated Press reports: An officer will decide whether a Fort Hood sergeant will face a court-martial for allegedly setting...
Former Blue Angels CO reprimanded for ‘toxic’ climate
Military.com reports: The former leader of the Blue Angels was found guilty at an admiral’s mast Monday of condoning crude...
Army soldier at Fort Hood accused of running prostitution ring
Al Jazeera America reports: A U.S. Army soldier appeared before a military panel on Tuesday to address allegations that he...
Military shouldn’t investigate sexual assaults in Canadian Forces, say experts
The Hill Times reports on sexual assault in the Canadian military: Ian Bron, a former Canadian Navy officer who was...
Air Force training command head says Lackland morale on upswing
The San Antonio Express-News reports: The head of the Air Force’s training command said he wasn’t surprised by critical comments...
Mixed Results for Women in House Version of National Defense Authorization Act
RH Reality Check reports: The U.S. House of Representatives passed its version of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) last...
Alleged sex assaults by drill sergeant the latest in a long line during military training
The Washington Post reports: The alleged sexual assault of numerous female trainees by an Army drill sergeant in Missouri has...
STATEMENT: Protect Our Defenders Responds to DoD Panel Recommendations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2014 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com *** STATEMENT *** PROTECT OUR DEFENDERS RESPONDS TO DOD PANEL...
In survey, Lackland drill instructors rip leaders, say they fear recruits
The San Antonio Express-News reports: A survey of basic-training instructors conducted during the worst sex scandal in Air Force history...
[VIDEO] VA will pay Mainer $405,000 in back benefits related to military sexual assault
WSCH Maine reports: A Millbridge woman is being awarded $405,000 from the Veterans Administration for back benefits related to sexual...