Armed Services Chair Faces Tough Decision on Removing COs from Military Prosecutions The chairman of the HASC says his panel will consider a separate bill and insert language into the defense policy bill to...
'It's Always a Long Game': Inside Kirsten Gillibrand's Campaign to Overhaul Military Justice The wide bipartisan backing is virtually unheard of on Capitol Hill with bills of any real consequence.
Amid Pushback from Joint Chiefs, SecDef Backs Changes to Military Sexual Prosecutions Austin's backing of changes to the UCMJ for sexual assault and other special victims' crimes could prove controversial.
Fort Bliss Soldier Gets 18 Years in Sexual Assault of Asia Graham, 2 Other Women Pfc. Christian Alvarado was sentenced to more than 18 years in prison and slapped with a dishonorable discharge.
Study: Texas Bases Lead Army Posts in Risk of Sexual Assault RAND's study provides greater detail on the rates of sexual assault and misconduct across the Army, a chronic problem.
Military Leaders Wary of Changes in Sexual Assault Policy Military service leaders are privately expressing reservations about removing sexual assault cases from the chain of command.
Gay, Bisexual Troops More Likely to Suffer Sexual Assaults, Study Suggests Rand said about 43% of all military sexual assaults over the prior year were committed against troops who are gay, lesbian...
Naval Academy Needs to Better Track Its Support for Sexual Assault Victims, IG Finds Naval Academy officials told investigators that they didn't track the contacts out of concern for victims' confidentiality.
Army Punishes 15 Leaders, Including 2-Star General, Over Botched SHARP Program The investigation was launched after a 2020 AP story reported a failure to properly respond to sexual assault and sexual...
Deadline Nears to Share Stories and Ideas with Military Sexual Assault Commission The commission plans to issue its recommendations to President Joe Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in late June.
Fort Stewart Soldiers Who Fought Gunman, Provided Care to Wounded Recognized for Valor The soldiers were awarded the Meritorious Service Medal for what Secretary of the Army Dan Driscol described as a combination...
US Air Force to Deny Retirement Pay to Transgender Service Members Being Separated from the Service The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of...
VA to End Bargaining Agreement Contracts with Most Unions The Department of Veterans Affairs said the move supports an executive order from President Donald Trump that canceled...
Fort Stewart Army Base Shooting Raises Questions About Military Gun Policies A shooting that injured five soldiers at one of the country's largest military bases has resurfaced questions about a long...
A South Carolina War Hero Is the Namesake for the Navy’s Newest Destroyer The U.S. Navy is adding a new battleship, and its namesake will be a South Carolina war hero.