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Congresswoman Jackie Speier and Kirtsen Gilibrand are leading the legislative push to address sexual abuse in the military. Crédito: Getty images / Univision
In 1992, Paula Coughlin was a Navy helicopter pilot when she blew the whistle on one of the biggest sexual abuse scandals in U.S. military history.
While attending a military conference in September 1991 in Las Vegas, she was assaulted by a large group of drunken male attendees in what became known as the Tailhook scandal.
Even though other women came forward with similar accusations, no one was ever prosecuted.
She recalls that when she told her commander what had taken place, “I was told, ‘that’s what you get’.”
New law expands VA loan eligibility for Guard, COVID-19 vets January 5 Crista Gyates raises the American flag at her home March 19, 2019, at on-base military housing at Naval Station Mayport. (MC2 Devin Bowser/Navy) Early career National Guard troops who supported COVID-19 response this year may soon be eligible for Veterans Affairs home loan benefits, thanks to a provision in this year’s Veterans Health Care and Benefits Improvement Act. President Donald Trump signed the legislation on Jan. 5, narrowly avoiding an accidental “pocket veto.” Had he not signed it today, the measure would not have become law unless the new Congress passed similar legislation.
Why Retired Generals Rarely Lead The Pentagon
By all accounts, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, President-elect Joe Biden’s pick to lead the U.S. Defense Department, is eminently qualified to be secretary of defense. A man who achieved the rank of four-star general and succeeded at every turn during his 40-year career, Austin displayed valor and courage while serving the country for nearly half a century.
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Ironically, though, Austin’s lengthy military career has created a sticking point in his confirmation process. The law requires a service member to be out of uniform for at least seven years before assuming the civilian role of secretary of defense.
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President-elect Joe Biden has selected retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin III to be secretary of defense, but Austin hasn t been retired for the minimum of seven years required before former officers can assume that civilian leadership position.
Austin would need a waiver, which have only been granted twice, and there s a reason that recently retired officers rarely lead the Pentagon, writes Dr. Dwight Stirling, a lecturer in law at the University of Southern California and a reserve JAG officer in the California National Guard.
By all accounts, retired Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, President-elect Joe Biden s pick to lead the US Defense Department, is eminently qualified to be secretary of defense.