Here's a look at the most popular stories this week on Military.com.
In Rare Decision, Navy Upgrades Discharge for Sexual Assault Survivor
His assailants were relentless. Heath Phillips was 17 -- a fresh young sailor on his first Navy ship. There, a gang of six sailors zeroed in on their prey, raping, beating and sodomizing him repeatedly. He tried reporting them, but for 45 days, his superiors shrugged off his complaints and sent him back for more.
By Dianna Cahn, Stars and Stripes | Read more
Okinawa-Based Marine Collapses, Dies During Training Run
A teenage Marine died May 25 during a training run on Okinawa -- just one week after arriving at his new duty station.
By Caitlin Doornbos, Stars and Stripes | Read more
Fired Air Force Wing Commander Now Faces Sexual Assault Charges
A former U.S. Air Force wing commander fired from his post in December has been charged with sexual assault, maltreatment and cruelty, among other offenses.
By Oriana Pawlyk | Read more
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Most Read in Air Force
- Air Force to Double Number of Combat Aviation Advisors
- Air Force to Get First Female Air Commando General
Most Read in Marine Corps
- Marines' Ship-Launched Mega-Drone May Not Carry Weapons After All
- Futenma Commander Ousted Due to 'Loss of Trust' in Ability to Lead
Most Read in Technology
- Chunky New Armored Vehicles From Mantis Look Like Space Buggies
- The Military Still Wants a Belly Gun for the V-22 Osprey
Most Read in Gear and Fitness
- Army Tests Mechanical 'Third Arm' to Ease Weapon Weight
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Most Read in Business
- Senators Want $100 Million for New Marine Corps Light Attack Aircraft
- Air Force Releases Proposal for A-10 Warthog Re-Winging Program
Most Read in Spouse and Family
- Free Museums for Military Families for 9th Year Running
- 3 Reasons to Take Your Military Family to a National Park
Most Read in Entertainment
- Tom Cruise Took 32 Years to Make Captain for 'Top Gun' Sequel
- Army Veteran Who Became the Face of Military Romance Scams Fights Back
Most Read in Pay and Benefits
- President Signs Executive Order to Open More Fed Jobs to Military Spouses
- Make Big Financial Decisions With Your Spouse - Not Alone
Most Read in Veterans
- Obituary: He Loved Being a Marine, Hated Incompetent Drivers
- Former Marine Agrees to 15 Years for Plotting San Francisco Attack
-- Sean Mclain Brown can be reached at sean.brown@military.com. Follow him on Twitter at @seanmclainbrown