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MSA: Senate pushes, Pentagon pushes back

All agree that military sexual crimes must be prosecuted vigorously but clash over chain of command issue.

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Foreign hackers steal VA data

Since 2010, sensitive information on veterans has been taken from VA’s database.

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New Stolen Valor Act passes House

Legion backed bill would replace Supreme Court-rejected Stolen Valor Act of 2005.

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Hagel: We will fix the MSA problem

Defense secretary and Chairman of Joint Chiefs vow to do whatever is necessary to quell military sexual assault.

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Tough military sexual assault bill introduced

Military Justice Improvement Act provisions mirror Legion resolution.

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Graduation Day for women cadets

The Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership is the only female corps of cadets in the country.

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Military sexual assault resolution approved

The resolution urges the U.S. Armed Forces to enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward sexual assault committed by and against servicemembers.

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TBI/PTSD committee to make final recommendations

PNC William Detweiler, chairman of the Legion’s Traumatic Brain Injury/Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Ad Hoc Committee, to deliver report to NEC.

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Distinguished Warfare Medal canceled

Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel cancels medal that honors drone pilots and cyberwarriors and proposes a device instead.

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Koutz reiterates opposition to TRICARE fee increase

Legion’s national commander asks Congress to ‘for once and for all, say no to TRICARE fee increases!’

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