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Around the Air Force: Military Justice Reform, Pet Expense Reimbursement, Ranger School Recruits
January 12, 2024 — This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates... MORE

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights the Offices of Special Trial Counsel taking over prosecution for sexual assault and other serious crimes, reimbursing pet travel expenses for permanent change of station moves, and the Army Ranger School looking for Airmen and Guardian candidates.

Sexual assault now tried outside military chain of command
December 28, 2023 — The decision to prosecute sexual assault and several other serious crimes has moved from an accused service member's chain of command to new Offices of Special Trial Counsel... MORE

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Executive order changes how military handles sexual assaults
August 2, 2023 — The president signed an executive order that changes how some crimes — including sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and murder — are handled within the military justice system... MORE

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Civilians, service members recognized for excellence in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy
May 23, 2023 — The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support during an award ceremony at the Pentagon. Staff Sgt. Erika Feliciano from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was one of the recipients of the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional SAPR VA of the Year Award... MORE

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DOD takes proactive measures as sexual assault annual report numbers released
September 6, 2022 — The 2021 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military underscores the urgency of the Department of Defense's work to combat sexual assault and harassment, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a memo... MORE

Gender relations surveys now allow all troops to give input
February 8, 2022 — Every year, the Defense Department asks a good portion of its military members to take a survey regarding workplace and gender relations. The results give the DOD its official estimates on the prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the military. ... MORE

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Gender relations surveys now allow all troops to give input
December 15, 2021 — Every year, the Defense Department asks a good portion of its military members to take a survey regarding workplace and gender relations. The results give the DOD its official estimates on the prevalence of sexual assault, sexual harassment and gender discrimination in the military. ... MORE

Survivors of human trafficking recount experiences, provide advice
August 2, 2021 — The Combating Trafficking in Persons Program Management Office recently stood up a website featuring videos called "Survivor Voices of Human Trafficking." In the videos, survivors discuss what they wish they had done differently and how others could have helped... MORE

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DOD takes phased approach to implementing recommendations on sexual assault, harassment
July 21, 2021 — The Department of Defense plans to move forward with the recommendations made by an independent review commission on sexual assault in the military, with a goal to move cautiously and deliberately in implementing each of them, said Kathleen H. Hicks, deputy defense secretary... MORE

Sexual assaults will no longer be prosecuted by commanders
July 6, 2021 — Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III accepted all of the recommendations of an independent review commission that proposed an array of changes in how the Department of Defense and the services that fall under it will handle sexual assaults... MORE

Defense Secretary: 'No one should have to hide who they love to serve the country they love'
June 10, 2021 — The Department of Defense celebrates the extraordinary achievements of its LGBTQ+ service members, civilian employees and their families' sacrifices during Pride Month, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said. ... MORE

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers remarks.

Defense leaders to discuss sex assault review commission recommendation
May 7, 2021 — The Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military has presented initial recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that would take the responsibility of prosecuting sexual assault offenses out of commanders' hands... MORE

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Commission soon to begin examining problem of sexual assault in military
February 23, 2021 — A commission to examine the problem of sexual assault in the military should begin work soon, and will have 90 days to compile its recommendations... MORE