Reports of sexual assault in military dropped for third year in a row: Pentagon
Reports of sexual assault in the U.S. military dropped for the third year in a row in 2025, and the Pentagon received a slightly lower number of sexual harassment complaints last year compared to 2024, the department said in a new report that was made public on Friday. The Pentagon received a total of 7,998...
Reports of sexual assault in the US military have decreased for the third consecutive year, according to a Pentagon report. The department received a total of 7,998 reports, although the Winnipeg Free Press notes that more US troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact to authorities.
Despite an increase in reporting, the prevalence of such incidents decreased overall last year. The Pentagon also received a slightly lower number of sexual harassment complaints compared to the previous year.
The reports indicate a continued trend of decreasing sexual assault incidents in the military, with more service members willing to come forward.
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