Latest ""
Military sexual assault rate higher than DOD estimates, report finds
During the war in Afghanistan, 24% of active duty women and 1.9% of active duty men experienced sexual assault, the report found.
Wisconsin legislators consider bills on National Guard sex assaults
A study committee began working on legislation last summer to tighten oversight of sexual assault complaints within the Wisconsin National Guard.
Air Force two-star to retire as colonel after sex crime conviction
Maj. Gen. Bill Cooley was found guilty of one of three counts of abusive sexual contact in an April 2022 court-martial.
VA doctor indicted for sexually assaulting multiple patients
Law enforcement officials said at least four women were abused by the physician.
Child sex abuse brings life sentence for former DoD elementary teacher
The incidents happened between 2006 and 2010. Stefan Zappey was named teacher of the year for his district in 2007.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers want to protect teen trainees from “predatory” instructors
Concerns linger about the number counselors booted from the program for abusing high-school students.
Sexual assault in the military keeps rising while prosecutions fall
The percentage of non-judicial and administrative punishments is on the rise.
Military sex assault reports rise, even as Army numbers fall
The Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps all had more reports of sexual assault last year than the previous year.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Opinion
A letter to the NCOs who saved my life
An Army sergeant writes to the noncommissioned officers who offered protection and comfort after a military sexual trauma.
By Sgt. C
Senators press Fort Hood leaders on investigation into soldier’s death
Private Ana Basaldua Ruiz was found dead on base one month ago.
Opinion
Why are our military academies still producing sex offenders?
The Department of Defense’s newest report revealed a steep increase in sex offenses at military service academies.
By Rachel E. VanLandingham and Don Christensen