Reports of sexual assault in the military declined for third straight year, Pentagon says

TL;DR

Official reports of sexual assault in the military decreased in fiscal year 2025.
Estimated sexual assaults also declined, with fewer active duty women and men reporting unwanted sexual contact.
This marks the second consecutive survey showing a decrease in prevalence.
The rate of reporting sexual assaults increased to 33% in fiscal year 2025, up from 25% in 2023.
The Pentagon encourages increased reporting to connect victims with care and hold offenders accountable.
Sexual assault and harassment are seen as undermining core military values like dignity, respect, and discipline.

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