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In reversal of recent years, military sex assault reports drop
A confidential survey also found a 19% drop in the number service members who said they'd experienced some type of unwanted sexual contact.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
USNS Carson City rape allegation sparks worker’s comp claim fight
The government has cited a decades-old court ruling to argue that worker’s comp claims were how such cases have been handled in the past.
Lawmakers push VA to improve military sexual assault response
A bipartisan group of lawmakers want VA leaders to step up outreach efforts to military sexual trauma victims, calling it a critical need.
2025 budget: 4.5% pay raise, shift of troops from active to reserve
The Pentagon is seeking hundreds of millions of dollars for mental health and suicide prevention programs, among others.
VA reverses plan to ban iconic WWII kiss photo from medical sites
Employees had been instructed to remove the photo because of its portrayal of a nonconsensual sexual act.
VA sites need more rape kits, trained staff to aid sex assault victims
Lawmakers are pushing for improvements after an inspector general report found limited resources for victims at many VA medical facilities.
Navy chief could face severe sentence if convicted of espionage
The Navy declined to clarify the status of Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Bryce Steven Pedicini's case. The chief is facing espionage and other charges.
Navy chief charged with espionage
Chief Fire Controlman (AEGIS) Bryce Steven Pedicini is accused of passing classified information to an agent of a foreign government.
Lawmakers accuse VA secretary of ignoring sexual harassment charges
Whistleblowers complained that accusations against supervisors in the Office of Resolution Management, Diversity, and Inclusion were ignored.
Navy rolls out confidential sexual harassment reporting option
The new option was announced in a naval administrative message released Wednesday.
Vet who killed Iraqi civilian ordered to jail on Capitol riot charges
Richmond was convicted of manslaughter in 2004 for fatally shooting an Iraqi cow herder in the head while serving in the U.S. Army.
By Michael Kunzelman, The Associated Press