Sexual Assault

The service announced that it had preferred the charge against Maj. Gen. William Cooley.

The justices are considering inconsistencies in various articles of the UCMJ and federal law.

At issue is the statute of limitations on rape cases during a 20-year discrepancy in prosecution standards.

Sexual misconduct is a pervasive problem in the military, with rates continuing to rise on a year-to-year basis.

According to Fernandes' family attorney, Natalie Khawam, Fernandes was allegedly groped by another male soldier in April.

The Justice for Vanessa effort is working to change laws within the military to help protect women.

Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told an audience at Fort Hood that he is determined to change the culture of sexual harassment.

Col. Kevin M. Russell is facing five counts of violating Article 120 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

A survey found more than one-third of female Fort Hood soldiers who took the survey reported experiencing sexual harassment.

In addition to the base closure, the petition calls for an end to the culture of sexual assault and sexual harassment.