Female service members are more likely to be sexually assaulted by a fellow service member than shot by an enemy combatant at war. As the reports increase, the controversial military justice system remains intact. The current policy gives commanders authority over the prosecution, often allowing perpetrators to evade accountability. The consequences are dire for survivors and the armed services at large, as the status quo undermines military readiness.

Featured Guests:

Don Christenson (Colonel, U.S. Air Force, Ret., President, Protect Our Defenders)

Meghann Myers (Pentagon Bureau Chief, Military Times)

Heather Sexton (Captain, Missouri Army National Guard, Ret.)

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Sexual Assault in the U.S. Military