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Felicia McCollum (right), 502nd Air Base Wing sexual assault prevention and response advocate programs director, and Dannielle Hutchins, 502nd Air Base Wing sexual assault response coordinator, wave to drivers during the “Stand Against Sexual Assault” drive-by campaign Apr. 1, 2022 at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas. (Sean M. Worrell/Air Force)

New Air Force policy aims to better handle sexual harassment claims

The move brings sexual assault and harassment reporting under one roof.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago

The military’s sexual assault problem is only getting worse

Not only is unwanted sexual contact rising, but fewer people are opting to report it and fewer perpetrators are being legally punished.

By Meghann Myers

15 months ago

New rules make it easier to kick out airmen, guardians guilty of sexual assault

“The prohibition of consideration of the members’ good military character or service record moves the ‘zero-tolerance’ culture forward, omitting opportunities for the ‘good dude’ defense,” said military personnel expert Kate Kuzminski.

By Rachel S. Cohen

18 months ago

Academy cadet faces hearing on rape charge

The Article 32 hearing is held to review evidence and decide if probable cause exists to support the charge, and whether the case should continue.

By Stephen Losey

5 years ago

Pentagon IG opens evaluation of Air Force Academy sexual assault prevention office

The Defense Department’s inspector general on Tuesday announced it will review the Air Force Academy’s troubled sexual assault prevention and response program.

By Stephen Losey

6 years ago

Air Force Academy restructures embattled sexual assault office

The Air Force Academy will add new positions to the Sexual Assault Response and Prevention Office.

By Charlsy Panzino

6 years ago