The Pentagon announced that reports of sexual assault in the U.S. military decreased for the third consecutive year in 2025. Additionally, the department reported a slight decline in sexual harassment complaints compared to 2024. The total number of sexual assault reports received by the Pentagon was 7,998.
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Pentagon reports decline in sexual assault and harassment complaints in military
The Pentagon reported a decrease in sexual assault incidents within the U.S. military for the third consecutive year in 2025. There was also a slight reduction in sexual harassment complaints compared to the previous year, with a total of 7,998 sexual assault reports filed.
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Reports of sexual assault in military dropped for third year in a row: Pentagon
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