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By Scott Mervis, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Feb 28, 2020

News

Former Army Guardsman reflects on service in new rap album “A Golden Opportunity”

Chantele's seven years in the National Guard is the subject of the Pittsburgh rapper’s ambitious and sometimes harrowing new concept...

By Kate Germano Feb 19, 2020

Opinion

A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie allegedly sought to intentionally discredit a female veteran who reported a sexual assault at...

By Jeff Schogol Feb 12, 2020

News

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

A Marine colonel who walked free after a military appeals court decided it did not believe the 6-year-old girl whom...

By Isaac Arnsdorf, ProPublica Feb 7, 2020

News

VA secretary looked for dirt on a House staffer who reported sexual assault in a VA hospital, complaint says

Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert Wilkie personally sought damaging information about a congressional aide who said she was sexually assaulted...

By Haley Britzky Jan 30, 2020

News

Military service academies see sharp increase in reports of sexual assault

The number of reports of sexual assault at the military service academies is on the rise. A report released by...

By Nelson Oliveira, New York Daily News Jan 30, 2020

News

A Purple Heart recipient accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is now on the US Marshals’ ‘Most Wanted’ list

A military veteran accused of faking his own death days before he was expected to plead guilty to raping and...

By Haley Britzky Jan 22, 2020

Analysis

Secretary Robert Wilkie called an allegation of sexual assault at the VA ‘unsubstantiated.’ Investigators say it’s not.

"Reaching a decision to close the investigation with no criminal charges does not mean that the underlying allegation is unsubstantiated."

By Oriana Pawlyk, Military.com Jan 17, 2020

News

Joint Chiefs vice chairman accused of sexual assault appoints special assistant to fight military sexual assault

"You can ignore these problems. You can pretend they never happened ... or you can you can try to make...

By Selene San Felice, The Capital Jan 17, 2020

News

Appeals court overturns former Naval Academy midshipman’s sexual assault conviction

The conviction of a former Naval Academy midshipman for sexually assaulting a female midshipman while she slept has been overturned

By Madison Arnold, Pensacola News Journal Dec 18, 2019

News

A Florida nonprofit wants to build a Monument to Women Veterans

"We really need to start showing respect to women by recognizing them."

By Amy Renee Leiker, The Wichita Eagle Dec 11, 2019

News

Dozens of Kansas veterans were sexually abused during medical exams. Now the VA will pay millions to settle their lawsuits

The United States government has agreed to pay $6.97 million to settle dozens of civil lawsuits filed by military veterans...

By Haley Britzky Nov 5, 2019

News

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD

While senior leaders continue to say this is a priority, safeguards continue to fail.

By Eric Barker, Lewiston Tribune, Idaho Nov 1, 2019

News

Sailor charged with alleged rape during leave in Idaho

A sailor named Koby E. Thrasher, 22, was charged with rape in Idaho on Thursday. The alleged victim told Lewiston...

By Hope Hodge Seck, Military.com Oct 25, 2019

News

A military court overturned a Marine colonel’s conviction for child sex abuse. The victim’s family is demanding Congress ensure it doesn’t happen again

Marine Col. Daniel Wilson was sentenced to 66 months behind bars in September 2017 after being convicted of sexually abusing...

By Selene San Felice, The Capital Oct 24, 2019

News

Naval Academy midshipman charged with sexually assaulting 3 students after breaking into sleeping quarters

A Naval Academy midshipman is charged with breaking into the sleeping quarters of three female midshipmen and sexually assaulting or...

By Simone Jasper, The News & Observer Oct 18, 2019

News

At least 7 soldiers and Marines targeted in late-night bar assaults in North Carolina, police say

Eleven men have been assaulted near bars in Wilmington, North Carolina, prompting police to warn those who go out drinking...

By Stephanie Barry, The Republican Oct 11, 2019

News

Navy vet who survived USS Cole attack sentenced to federal prison for child sex trafficking conspiracy

A U.S. Navy veteran who survived the 2000 terror attack on the USS Cole in Yemen was sentenced Thursday to...

By Haley Britzky Oct 9, 2019

News

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

He has posted bond.

By Jan Skutch, Savannah Morning News Oct 1, 2019

News

Ex-Marine sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2016 sexual assault

A former Marine on Thursday was sentenced to 25 years in prison without parole plus a lifetime probation for his...

By Andrew Dyer, The San Diego Union-Tribune Sep 18, 2019

News

Former San Diego master-at-arms gets 20 years for sex crimes against a minor

A former U.S. Navy sailor was sentenced to 20 years in prison Monday for having sexual contact with a 14-year-old...

By James Clark Sep 9, 2019

News

The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients

A Veterans Affairs medical center in West Virginia is being investigated over allegations of sexual assault.

By Jim Thompson, The Walton Sun, Santa Rosa Beach, Fla. Aug 27, 2019

News

Eglin AFB officer charged with sexual battery

An officer assigned to the 33rd Fighter Wing at Eglin Air Force Base is being held without bond in the...

By Haley Britzky Aug 21, 2019

Leadership

‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides

After months of focusing on modernization priorities, Army leadership plans to tackle persisting personnel issues in the coming years.

By Ellie Mulder, The Gazette Aug 9, 2019

News

Air Force Academy cadet sentenced for sexual assault of sleeping, intoxicated woman

An Air Force Academy cadet who kissed and groped an intoxicated, apparently sleeping female cadet without consent pleaded guilty Tuesday...

By Courtney Mabeus, The Virginian-Pilot Aug 6, 2019

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Navy SEAL and Marine Raider could dodge sexual assault charges in hazing death of Green Beret in Mali

Instead, Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar died sometime in the early morning of June 4, 2017, after four special operators broke...

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Former Army Guardsman reflects on service in new rap album “A Golden Opportunity”

A call to action at the VA on sexual harassment and assault

Marine colonel whose sexual assault conviction was tossed out will retire at a lower rank

VA secretary looked for dirt on a House staffer who reported sexual assault in a VA hospital, complaint says

Military service academies see sharp increase in reports of sexual assault

A Purple Heart recipient accused of faking his death to avoid rape charges is now on the US Marshals’ ‘Most Wanted’ list

Secretary Robert Wilkie called an allegation of sexual assault at the VA ‘unsubstantiated.’ Investigators say it’s not.

Joint Chiefs vice chairman accused of sexual assault appoints special assistant to fight military sexual assault

Appeals court overturns former Naval Academy midshipman’s sexual assault conviction

A Florida nonprofit wants to build a Monument to Women Veterans

Dozens of Kansas veterans were sexually abused during medical exams. Now the VA will pay millions to settle their lawsuits

DoD IG: Military sexual assault more likely than combat to result in PTSD

Sailor charged with alleged rape during leave in Idaho

A military court overturned a Marine colonel’s conviction for child sex abuse. The victim’s family is demanding Congress ensure it doesn’t happen again

Naval Academy midshipman charged with sexually assaulting 3 students after breaking into sleeping quarters

At least 7 soldiers and Marines targeted in late-night bar assaults in North Carolina, police say

Navy vet who survived USS Cole attack sentenced to federal prison for child sex trafficking conspiracy

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

Ex-Marine sentenced to 25 years in prison for 2016 sexual assault

Former San Diego master-at-arms gets 20 years for sex crimes against a minor

The VA is investigating allegations that one of its physicians sexually assaulted ‘more than a dozen’ patients

Eglin AFB officer charged with sexual battery

‘We are a people organization’ — Army leaders push renewed focus on soldiers amid rise in sexual assaults and suicides

Air Force Academy cadet sentenced for sexual assault of sleeping, intoxicated woman

Navy SEAL and Marine Raider could dodge sexual assault charges in hazing death of Green Beret in Mali