Sexual Assault

How Marine Corps culture silenced a sexual assault victim

“[Leaders] don’t give a shit. They flat-out saw she was suicidal and needed help … They left a Marine behind."

The major flaws in the Air Force justice system that let generals go unpunished

“You would never let someone who last stepped in the cockpit as a junior captain take over as wing commander,...

The Army’s ‘complete failure’ led to this private’s suicide after she was sexually assaulted, parents say

"The Army can deploy thousands and thousands of troops during a war situation within 24 hours .... And they can't...

Army Secretary admits the service is failing to protect soldiers from sexual assault and harassment

"My preliminary review of the report, recent cases, and recent media coverage, have hardened my belief that the Army’s SHARP...

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy on Preliminary Fort Hood Review Findings

Air Force general charged with sexual assault

Maj. Gen. William T. Cooley allegedly made unwanted sexual advances on a female civilian during an off-duty incident on August...

A new Pentagon report on sexual assault in the military is a wakeup call to a ‘systemic’ problem

"Accountability is illusionary right now in the military."

Ex-soldier who raped and took nude photos of minor pleads guilty in exploitation case

His sentencing hearing is scheduled for mid-December.

The Army Chief of Staff wants you to have work-life balance. Seriously

“When every soldier feels so strongly about each other, they will do anything to care of those soldiers. That’s what...

5 sailors granted immunity to testify in Navy SEAL sexual assault trial

Five sailors, including three Navy SEALs, have been granted immunity to testify in the case of a SEAL charged with...

‘This all could have been prevented’ — Inside the disappearance and death of Vanessa Guillén

“You know how they say no one’s perfect? Vanessa, she was like, the definition of perfection."

The Army has announced yet another investigation into Fort Hood leadership

When it comes to Fort Hood, the investigations start coming and they don't stop coming

Government watchdog to review the Army’s sexual assault prevention program

Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) called for the review in July

Army Special Forces colonel acquitted of sexual assault charges

Army Special Forces Col. Kevin Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.

Army says sexual assault complaint ‘unsubstantiated’ from soldier found dead near Fort Hood

“Our investigation has been completed and is with the command and their legal team for further action if warranted."

Body believed to be missing Fort Hood soldier Elder Fernandes found in Texas, family lawyer says

"Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fernandes family during this challenging time," Temple Police Chief Shawn Reynolds said.

Soldier missing from Fort Hood was ‘bullied’ after reporting sexual assault, lawyer says

Sgt. Elder Fernandes was last seen on Aug. 17.

Court-martial to begin for Special Forces colonel accused of sexual assault

Russell was charged with five counts of sexual assault.

No jail time for senior Air Force NCO convicted of sex crime

"I lost sleep then and I lose sleep now knowing leaders can act this way."

Midshipman guilty of sexual assault gets 25 years, is dismissed from service

The charges stem from four separate incidents involving three women who were all fellow midshipmen.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy addresses recent events at Fort Hood

Army Secretary: Murder and sexual assault numbers at Fort Hood are higher ‘in most cases’ than anywhere else in the service

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy seemed to confirm what many already suspected when he offered a sobering analysis of the fallout...

Army Special Forces colonel charged with five counts of sexual assault

Col. Kevin Russell is currently assigned to U.S. Special Operations Command

Army Command Sgt. Maj. on the important of bystander intervention

Senator demands ‘immediate’ review of treatment of women and minorities in the military following Vanessa Guillen killing

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) sent a letter on Thursday to Defense Secretary Mark Esper and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs...