Despite Efforts, Sexual Assaults Up Nearly 40% in US Military A new survey of active-duty troops has found that sexual assaults in the U.S. military rose by 38% from 2016 to 2018.
Pentagon to Make Sexual Harassment a Crime Under UCMJ A Pentagon sexual-assault task force has made a number of recommendations to curb the crime in the ranks.
Incest, Rape Trial of Retired Army General Delayed Until September Grazioplene was scheduled to stand trial April 29, but the case has been continued to Sept. 3.
Shanahan Launches New Task Force on Military Sexual Assault The task force will assess how the armed forces handle and prosecute sex crimes.
Military's Top Lawyers Push to Keep Prosecution Decisions with Commanders Top military lawyers point to reports that say commanders should remain in the decision-making process, but issues continue.
Senator Renews Push to Distance Commanders from Military Prosecutions Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, wants lawyers, not commanders, to decide whether to prosecute military violent crimes.
SecAf: 'I Have A Greater Respect' for Sen. Martha McSally After Disclosure McSally, a retired Air Force colonel, revealed this week she was raped by a senior officer while on active duty.
Sen. Martha McSally Says She Was Raped by Officer While in Air Force Sen. Martha McSally made the admission while advocating for command oversight of sexual assault cases.
Brass Call for More Accountability to Stop Sexual Assault at Military Academies The military academies reported a combined 47 percent increase in unwanted sexual contact incidents since 2016.
West Point to Hold One-Day Stand-Down to Address Problem Drinking All three service academies are seeking to crack down on alcohol abuse to help stem sexual-assault incidents.
Army Disbanding Most Ceremonial Horse Units The Army will begin phasing out five horse-mounted ceremonial units stationed at Fort Irwin, California; Fort Huachuca...
Coast Guard Receives Unprecedented $25 Billion Infusion Under Sweeping 'Big Beautiful Bill' The service will receive funding for more ships, helicopters and unmanned systems and maintenance of installations and...
Navy SEAL Veteran Compares Himself to Trump as He Launches His Bid for Wisconsin Governor A suburban Milwaukee businessman, former Navy SEAL and political newcomer entered Wisconsin's race for governor Wednesday...
Marine Recruiters Promoted an Immigration Benefit Until the Corps Told Them to Stop The military often highlights paths to citizenship as a recruiting tactic, though fulfillment of policies such as PIP has...
Army Policy Severely Limiting Shaving Waivers Goes into Effect Troops will be granted short-term shaving exemptions if they require it, but will be removed from the service if they are on...
![Supporters of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month from NSA Philadelphia and its tenant commands create a "sea of teal" on their awareness walk across April 23, 2019 in Philadelphia. (Defense Logistics Agency/John Dwyer)](http://images03.military.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_large/public/2019-05/sexual-assault-march-1800.jpg?itok=_3mxgASB "Supporters of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month from NSA Philadelphia and its tenant commands create a "sea of teal" on their awareness walk across April 23, 2019 in Philadelphia. (Defense Logistics Agency/John Dwyer)")
