As a soldier, I remember going to basic training to learn everything from marksmanship to the chain of command. The military is supposed to train new recruits on the essential tasks of the job, but we still don’t do nearly enough to address sexual assault in the ranks.
In yesterday’s House Armed Services Committees hearing, I pressed Dr. Nate Galbreath, who helps oversee the Department of Defense’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program, on the importance of instilling a culture of accountability in new recruits.
When I asked him how much time we spend teaching new recruits about sexual assault prevention and anti-harassment, he didn’t know. How our soldiers spend their time is a reflection of our values, and it’s about time that we get this right.
I will continue to fight for the reforms necessary to protect our women and men in uniform.
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