Washington Post: Military Academies Report Increase in Sexual Assaults
Ernesto Londoño reports for the Washington Post on Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish: “This report shines a light on...
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Reuters: Sexual Assault Reports Jump 23 Percent at US Military Academies
David Alexander reports for Reuters on Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish: Nancy Parrish, president of Protect Our Defenders, said...
Report Says Few Military Academy Students Report Sex Assaults and Harassment
The Associated Press reports on Protect Our Defenders: Protect Our Defenders, an advocacy group for military personnel who have been...
Sexual Assaults at Military Academies Escalate: Report
The Associated Press reports: Officials are concerned whenever the number of reported sexual assaults goes down while the anonymous survey...
Reported Sex Assaults Leap 23 Percent at US Military Academies
Jim Miklaszewski and Courtney Kube reports for NBC News: Defense officials stress that the increase in “reported” sexual assaults appears...
Growing Problem: Military Sex Crimes
CNN reports, featuring Protect Our Defenders Honorary Chair Rep. Jackie Speier:
Statement: Protect Our Defenders Shares Recommendations for National Defense Authorization Act for FY 2013
Washington DC – The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) and House Armed Services Committee (HASC) are currently finalizing the National...
Marines Retreat on Sponsorship of Ultimate Fighting
Charles S. Clark reports for Government Executive on Protect Our Defenders: In May, the Nevada-based UNITE HERE union formed a...
Chairman McKeon Will File NDAA Conference Report
Charles S. Clark reports for Government Executive on Protect Our Defenders: Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee, Rep. Howard...
Military Recruits at Scandal-Plagued Army Base Were Forced to Fill Their Canteens with Toilet Water and Drink It
The Daily Mail reports on Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish: Protect Our Defenders, an advocacy group that has pressed...
Colin Powell Urges Congress To Pass Abortion Amendment For Military Rape Victims
Laura Bassett reports for the Huffington Post: “It has been our privilege to lead and serve alongside the brave men...
Tell Us: Health and Welfare Inspections
The Air Force Times is asking for current members of the Air Force to submit their comments on the widespread...
Welsh Battles Culture of Disrespect for Women
Kristin Davis reports for Air Force Times on Protect Our Defenders: Protect Our Defenders, an advocacy group for service members...
MacDill Purges ‘Inappropriate’ Items During Inspection
Howard Altman reports for The Tampa Tribune on Protect Our Defenders: “This effort comes in the wake of active duty...
Press Release: Air Force Launches Sweep for Misogynist Materials in Response to Complaint Filed on Behalf of Air Force TSgt Jennifer Smith
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 7, 2012 Contact: Brian Purchia, brian@protectourdefenders.com ***PRESS RELEASE *** Air Force Launches Sweep for Misogynist Materials...
New York Times: Air Force Orders Inspections of Facilities for Pornographic Material
James Risen reports for the New York Times: The order from the Air Force chief of staff, Gen. Mark Welsh,...
Lackland Investigation: Training Instructor Accused Of Sending Explicit Video
Eileen Pace reports for Texas Public Radio: On Thursday the investigating officer heard from three of the alleged victims in...
An End to Air Force Pin-Ups
Natasha Lennard reports for Salon on Protect Our Defenders: “Protect Our Defenders is pleased that the Air Force is undertaking...
The Military Knows It Has a Morality Problem
James Kitfield reports for the National Journal: The fact that so many of the elite — the officers rigorously selected...
Proponents Seek End to Ban on Abortion Coverage
Donna Cassata reports for the Bloomberg: Proponents of ending the ban on women in the military using their health insurance...