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Nation Oct 05

Army secretary outlines new plan to attract soldiers amid recruiting struggles

By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn

Nation Aug 14

People lay down flowers in honor of murdered Army Spec. Vanessa Guillen at a march and vigil on July 12, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Guillen, who was allegedly murdered at Fort Hood by fellow soldier, Spec. Aaron Robinson, has come into the national spotlight with many calling on the military to further investigate the culture of sexual harassment and assault against female service members. Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images
Texas woman who helped hide U.S. soldier Vanessa Guillén’s body sentenced to 30 years in prison

Federal and state officials say Aguilar aided her 20-year-old boyfriend Army Spc. Aaron Robinson in dismembering and disposing of Guillén's body near the base.

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press

Politics Jul 20

WATCH: House Armed Services Committee holds hearing on sexual assault in the military

The Army’s handling of sexual assaults and other violence has come under significant scrutiny in the aftermath of a series of crimes, including murders and suicides last year at Fort Hood, Texas.

By Associated Press

Politics Jun 23

WATCH: Democrats give update on Vanessa Guillén Act, reform bill on military sexual assault

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand has the support of 66 senators for a bill that would have independent prosecutors handle felonies that call for more than a year in prison.

By Associated Press

Nation Apr 30

People lay down flowers in honor of murdered Army Spec. Vanessa Guillen at a march and vigil on July 12, 2020 in Austin, Texas. Guillen, who was allegedly murdered at Fort Hood by fellow soldier, Spec. Aaron Robinson, has come into the national spotlight with many calling on the military to further investigate the culture of sexual harassment and assault against female service members. Photo by Sergio Flores/Getty Images
Army disciplines 21 at Fort Hood in probe of soldier’s death

The punishments are the latest Army moves in response to Guillen's disappearance and death, which brought to light widespread leadership failures at a base that had high rates of sexual assault, harassment, drug use and other problems.

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Mar 16

WATCH: Army under fire from Congress over Fort Hood response

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

A independent report released in December detailed widespread systemic problems at Fort Hood, including a culture that allows sexual assault in its ranks.

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Dec 09

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Report finds a ‘failure of leadership’ after Fort Hood murder

A new independent report details widespread systemic problems at Fort Hood, Texas, including a culture that allows sexual assault in its ranks. It was ordered after the murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén, and led to the removal or…

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Dec 08

WATCH: The family of Vanessa Guillén, Army soldier killed at Fort Hood, hold a news presser

By Associated Press

The family is demanding Congress pass legislation that would change the way the military addresses sexual assault and harassment claims within its ranks.

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Oct 07

Current and former soldiers speak out about Fort Hood sexual assault, harassment

By Acacia Coronado, Associated Press/Report for America

Current and former soldiers at Fort Hood, a U.S. Army base in Texas, have taken to social media to report accounts of sexual assault and harassment following the disappearance and slaying this year of Spc. Vanessa Guillen.

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Jul 13

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Voices of service members who experienced abuse in the ranks

The disappearance and murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillen has sparked an outpouring of stories from other service members. Mostly female, they say that they also suffered sexual harassment and abuse in the ranks, but felt that the military’s reporting…

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