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Soldier speaks about abuse
J, United States Army I have been on the sidelines for a number of years, a secret survivor, cheering on those who were standing up, telling their stories. I’ve realized I cannot hide anymore. Hiding...
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Message from Panayiota Bertzikis
Greetings, You are about to read true first person testimonies of sex abuse in the United States military. A lot of the survivors do go into details about their sexual assault, rape and the military...
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Rape Culture at the Coast Guard Academy
When Rear Admiral Sandra L. Stosz was questioned about the increase of sexual violence at the Coast Guard Academy she released the following statement: “At a time when they’re exploring their identity,...
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Raped and Pregnant at MacDill Air Force Base.
M.T FLorida I joined the Air Force at age 18, in 1981. I after basic and technical school I arrived at MacDill AFB. I was the first woman in my career field assigned to my shop and was not accepted at...
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No parents should lose a child like this.
This is Sophie’s Obituary: Sophie Christine Lisa Champoux, 25, Fort Stewart, GA died September 30, 2011. She was born July 5, 1986 in Orlando daughter of Denis Jean Joseph Champoux & Suzette...
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Coast Guardsman raped twice, still serving with rapist.
Anonymous, United States Coast Guard A Coastie had poker night at his house. Only three Coasties attended. The other Coastie was the designated driver because he is a mormon and does not drink nor does...
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A Male Marine and Nearly Two Decades of Shame and Silence
Adapted from “I’ve Got the T-Shirt and the Trauma Response to Go With It” As a vocal male survivor, when I’m not talking about sexual violence in writing or before audiences, I’m reading about it in...
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Woman Veteran sexually harassed while going for rape counseling at the VA
Hello. I posted this several places. I hope that somebody at the VA can read this and do something about it. I am a 25 year old woman veteran suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder that resulted...
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Senior Airman raped in Okinawa
Sarah, United States Air Force It all began 22 March 2003. I landed in a foreign land as a technical school graduate. After departing my flight I got settled into this new land called Okinawa. When I...
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U.S Sailor Gang Raped
Anonymous, United States Navy On 16 November 2011 I was sitting at the ER at the Dayton VA and this male Veteran approached me and asked me “to go out back and have sex with him”. I said “what”, he...
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Base Boston, the Coast Guard, and Victims of Rape and Sexual Assault
Base Boston It’s the headquarters for the Coast Guard’s entire First District. It’s where many victims of sexual assault in the service get sent. And it’s where, all too often, their military careers...
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Mother speaks out about her rape as one of the first female Naval Aircrew...
Ellen, United States Navy My teenage son plans to apply for West Point, and it is my dream to help leave a legacy for him, including a fair and safe military. As he and I have discussed his goals, I’ve...
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Recently separated Coast Guard veteran demanding changes in how the Coast...
I was separated from the Coast Guard because I reported a rape. I am not ready to share my story. I do want to share these four concerns that I feel should be addressed by the Congress. 1. I was...
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TSgt raped at Sather Air Base Iraq
Mary Gallager, United States Air Force I was at Sather AB, Iraq in November 2009, this was my 3 tour to the region. I was having trouble with a co-worker and one night I went into to the bathroom as I...
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U.S Soldier raped at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Anonymous, United States Army I am stationed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, originally from New Jersey. I never said anything about this because I was embarrassed because I...
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Nobody to turn to.
Wronged Recruit, United States Army I had loved hanging out at the recruiting station, chatting with my recruiter, SFC H. He seemed like a nice guy. Always willing to come pick me up across town since...
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Friendly Fire, Not So Friendly
They say a Marine on duty has no friends. Truer words have never been spoken. My experience in the military has been one of accomplishment, pride, and endurance. It was also heart breaking, emotionally...
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