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unhappycamper

(60,364 posts)
Sun Nov 4, 2012, 11:05 AM Nov 2012

Rape and the US Military

We know that at least 30% of military women have been assaulted/raped during active service. We know the lower ranks sometimes have difficulties keeping their dicks in their pants. Their leaders seem to have the same problem.

Google "military rape" or "military rape korea" or "military rape afghanistan" or "military rape (country of your choice)" for more info.


1-star’s Article 32 starts Monday




http://www.armytimes.com/news/2012/11/army-sinclair-article-32-110212/

1-star’s Article 32 starts Monday
By Joe Gould - Staff writer
Posted : Friday Nov 2, 2012 14:54:41 EDT

A hearing Monday will help to decide whether a general from Fort Bragg, N.C., will stand trial on charges including forcible sodomy and fraud.

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Navy removes ship's command after boozy port visit





http://www.stripes.com/news/europe/navy-removes-ship-s-command-after-boozy-port-visit-1.195914

Navy removes ship's command after boozy port visit
The Associated Press
Published: November 3, 2012

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The commander and top officers of a San Diego-based Navy frigate have been relieved of duty after a rowdy, booze-fueled port visit to Vladivostok, Russia.

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Former IG gets 1-year sentence, dismissal for sexual assault





http://www.stripes.com/news/former-ig-gets-1-year-sentence-dismissal-for-sexual-assault-1.195865

Former IG gets 1-year sentence, dismissal for sexual assault
By Nancy Montgomery
Stars and Stripes
Published: November 3, 2012

AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy — Lt. Col. James Wilkerson, the former 31st Fighter Wing inspector general and F-16 pilot, was sentenced to a year in jail and dismissed from the Air Force on Saturday after being convicted of aggravated sexual assault.

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Rape and the US Military (Original Post) unhappycamper Nov 2012 OP
I say burn 'em Victor_c3 Nov 2012 #1
Agreed. n/t unhappycamper Nov 2012 #2

Victor_c3

(3,557 posts)
1. I say burn 'em
Mon Nov 5, 2012, 09:59 AM
Nov 2012

Not just because of the crimes they commited, but because of the extra level of trust they have been given they need to be punished to the fullest extent of the law possible.

As an officer, you have the ability to be god-like to the people you are appointed over. Officers that abuse that position should burn.

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