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Lawmakers: National Guard Can’t ‘Hide Behind Its Unique Status’ in Sexual Assault Cases

Lawmakers: National Guard Can’t ‘Hide Behind Its Unique Status’ in Sexual Assault Cases

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Jan 20, 2022 | Featured, Politics

WASHINGTON – National Guard leaders told House lawmakers this week they don’t have the resources to better investigate sexual assault cases. But lawmakers wanted more accountability.  “No longer can the National Guard hide behind its unique status,” said Rep. Jackie...

Infographic: Mental health care implications extensive for service members

by Christophe Haubursin | Feb 19, 2014 | Health & Science

Senators push for support of military sexual assault bill

Senators push for support of military sexual assault bill

by Christophe Haubursin | Feb 6, 2014 | National Security

WASHINGTON – Pushing for support on her bill to move prosecution of military sexual assaults out of the chain of command, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand spoke Thursday alongside veterans who were sexually assaulted while on active duty. The Senate is expected to take up the...

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