Latest "Sexual Harassment" stories

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

5 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

7 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

9 months ago

Armed Forces Retirement Home’s chief operating officer sexually harassed employees, IG finds

His behavior was "particularly egregious" given his position as the Armed Forces Retirement Home's COO, investigators said.

By Karen Jowers

10 months ago

Chief master sergeant demoted, jailed for sending explicit photos, other misconduct

Chief Master Sgt. Jamie Kohr pleaded guilty to dereliction of duty and failure to obey an order or regulation.

By Rachel S. Cohen

12 months ago

Ellsworth command chief was fired after investigation backed sexual harassment claim

An inquiry substantiated claims against Chief Master Sgt. Justin Deisch including sexual harassment of an airman, dereliction of his duties as a senior noncommissioned officer and simple assault.

By Rachel S. Cohen

14 months ago