A shocking story in Sunday’s New York Times reports that U.S. soldiers in Afghanistan are told to ignore the brutal sexual abuse of young boys by Afghan police officers and militia commanders—even when that sexual abuse takes place on military bases.
Military Officials Will Force Chelsea Manning to Follow Male Grooming Standards
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Two Women Are On Their Way to Becoming Army Rangers
Two of three women are in the last steps of becoming Army rangers and are currently training alongside nearly 125 men.
Military to Figure Out How to Let Transgender People Fight ASAP
Currently, being transgender is considered a mental disorder that could get you dismissed from the military—but that may change soon. On Monday, a Pentagon working group will begin preparations for dismantling the ban.
Pentagon to Lift Ban On Transgender People in the Military
The Pentagon is reportedly making arrangements to lift the ban on transgender people serving in the military as soon as this week.
Suicide Rates Among Female Veterans Are 'Obscenely High'
New government research suggests that, for women, military service drastically increases the likelihood of suicide: female veterans ages 18 to 29 kill themselves at nearly 12 times the rate of non-veterans.
Military to Finally Improve Birth Control Access for Female Soldiers
Congress is aiming to offer better birth control access to women in the military: The annual defense policy bill passed on Friday stipulated that armed forces clinics and hospitals must have a number of contraception methods on hand.
Report: Military Sexual Assault Survivors Not Protected from Retaliation
A new report says that military service members who report sexual assault face a very high risk of retaliation, including threats, harassment, and loss of promotions and work opportunities. The report says military sexual assault survivors are twelve times more likely to be retaliated against than their attackers are…
Indonesia Still Using Humiliating 'Virginity Tests' on Female Soldiers
Human rights groups are calling on Indonesia to end the practice of requiring “virginity tests” for female military recruits, in which a doctor visually and manually checks for the presence of a hymen. An Indonesian military official told the Guardian the practice was necessary to weed out “naughty” women, while Human…
Playboy Model Detained for Snatching Flag From Black Students' Protest
Michelle Manhart, a former staff sergeant in the U.S. Air Force who left the military after posing in uniform for Playboy, was detained by university police at Valdosta State University in Georgia after snatching away an American flag from a group of black students. The students were standing on the flag as a…
The Marines Are Looking For 'A Few Good Women'—Or Are They?
Until recently, women could enlist in the Marines, but they couldn't serve in active combat. Now the government agency is hoping to lure recruits with its, "A Few Good Women" campaign—or are they?
Navy Welcomes Women on Subs, Omits Guy Who Filmed Some in the Shower
The Navy is officially offering enlisted women submarine placements—that's what she said! OK, now that that joke's out of the way … the plan was formally approved in December, the same month a first petty officer was caught filming his fellow female first petty officers in the shower for over one year and selling the…
Sudan Refuses to Let UN Investigate Reports of Mass Rape By Military
The United Nations has been trying for weeks to investigate reports that Sudanese soldiers raped over 200 women and girls in late October in the village of Tabit, North Darfur. A leaked internal UN report says the Sudanese military is deliberately making it hard for its peacekeepers to investigate the claims,…
Female Navy Officers Were Secretly Filmed While Showering
The Navy's first female submarine sailors were secretly filmed while they showered aboard their craft by a male officer who then sold those tapes to others. He recorded their private moments for over one year.
Lawyer Changes Military's Sexual Assault Rules, Military Not Into It
After years defending soldiers accused of drug crimes and sexual assault, Col. Don Christensen wanted to atone for his sins of freeing men who didn't deserve it. But when he turned the tables, the military was not so pleased.
Joe Biden's Son Booted Out of Navy Reserve for Doing Cocaine
One of Vice President Joe Biden's sons likes to do a little cocaine, it seems.
Women Closer Than Ever to Landing Some of the Toughest Military Jobs
Today brings not one but two news stories about opportunities opening up for women in the U.S. military.
Army Quietly Grants Gropey General a Cushy Retirement
Last year, the Army demoted and retired a two-star general after he allegedly felt up a female advisor in Djibouti in 2012. Former Maj. Gen. Ralph O. Baker’s hushed departure is a far cry from the public trial of Brig. Gen. Jeffrey Sinclair earlier this year, though their punishments are similar: demotion with…
You'll Be Seeing A Lot Less Pink In The NFL This Pinktober
The dreaded Pinktober Pinkout Pinktacular is almost here, and NFL Shop already is emailing the ladies telling us to buy pink, pink, pink. But there's a good chance football fans will see less pink this time around, according to Uni Watch.
