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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military

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At the direction of President Biden, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III ordered a 90-Day Independent Review Commission (IRC) on Sexual Assault in the Military to take bold action to address sexual assault and harassment in the force. The IRC will make recommendations related to: accountability; prevention; climate and culture; and victim care and support.

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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Release |
Fact Sheet: United States to Announce Commitments to the Generation Equality Forum

The United States joined global partners in making commitments to the Generation Equality Forum, reasserting U.S. leadership on gender equity and equality on the world stage.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III Statement on the Conclusion of Independent Review Commission

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III received the final recommendations and complete report of the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment.
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An aerial view of the Pentagon. — News | Reform
Austin Calls DOD FY22 Budget Request 'Right Mix of Capabilities'

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III told the Senate Armed Services Committee that President Joe Biden's fiscal year 2022 budget request is the right mix for the Defense Department.
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An airplane lifts off from a runway. — News | Reform
Hicks Provides Overview of DOD Priorities

The fiscal year 2022 defense budget request is aligned to the National Security Strategy and the National Defense Strategy and is guided by the Defense Department's priorities, Deputy Defense Secretary Kathleen H. Hicks said.
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A helicopter flies while a crew member inside the helicopter prepares an emergency re-supply drop. — News | Reform
DOD Budget Request Boosts Research, Nuclear Modernization and Includes 2.7% Pay Raise

The fiscal year 2022 Defense Department budget request includes the largest-ever research, development, test and evaluation request — $112 billion, which is a 5.1% increase over fiscal 2021.
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Teal and blue colored pinwheels in the ground. — News | Reform
Courageous Survivors, Leaders Are the Cornerstone of Sexual Assault Reform

The Defense Department's Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military wants to hear from survivors, whose voices help build a culture that supports victims and holds perpetrators accountable.
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Pentagon Press Secretary Conducts Press Conference

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby held an off-camera press briefing at the Pentagon.
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Department of Defense Releases Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military

Today, the Department of Defense released the Fiscal Year 2020 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military.
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Military and civilian women sit facing one another in a large room. — News | Reform
Members of DOD Must Work Together to Change Toxic Climates, Cultures

The policies are in place for a safe and inclusive workforce in the military, but all members of the Defense Department must embrace the values at the core of this for it to work, a DOD official told a Senate subcommittee.
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Two men at lecterns as reporters ask questions. — News | Reform
Leaders Discuss Initial Sex Assault Review Commission Recommendation

The Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military has presented initial recommendations to Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III that would take the responsibility of prosecuting sexual assault offenses out of commanders' hands.
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Secretary of Defense Austin and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Milley Press Briefing

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III and Army Gen. Mark A. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, updated reporters during a news briefing at the Pentagon.
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Service members stand by pallets of supplies in the back of an aircraft. — News | Defense News
Austin Reviews DOD Progress Made During Biden Administration's First 100 Days

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III reviewed his first 100 days in office, saying there is measurable progress in his priority areas, but that much more needs to be done.
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Sailors hold up pieces of teal paper while standing in a formation on the deck of a ship. — News | Reform
SAPRO Director Addresses Progress in Sexual Assault Prevention, Victim Support

The Defense Department has made strides in sexual assault prevention, awareness and victim support over the past 15 to 20 years, but more work remains.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Transcript |
Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby Holds a Press Briefing

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby briefed the media at the Pentagon.
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Two men place a flag on a flagpole. Another man watches. — News | Defense News
At Pentagon, Sexual Assault Awareness Is a Full-Time Effort

Inside the Defense Department, efforts to eliminate sexual assault in the ranks isn't limited to just Sexual Assault Awareness Month — it'll be a full-time effort until the problem is gone, the Pentagon press secretary said.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Release |
Presidential Proclamation: National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month

President Joe Biden proclaimed April as National Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month.
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A woman stands at a lectern. A man stands behind her to the left. On a television screen at the rear are the faces of multiple individuals. A sign on the lectern reads "Department of Defense." — News | Defense News
Commission Begins 90-Day Look Into Sexual Assault in Military

The independent review commission charged with looking into sexual assaults in the U.S. military kicked off its 90-day investigation with an online meeting for its highly qualified experts.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Transcript |
Pentagon Press Secretary, Chair of the 90-Day Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military Brief the Media

Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby and Lynn Rosenthal, who leads the 90-day independent review commission on sexual assault in the military, briefed the media at the Pentagon.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Publication |
Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military Structure and Membership

Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military Structure and Membership
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Publication |
Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military Structure and Membership

A document detailing the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military structure and membership.
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Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military — Publication |
Charter for 90-Day Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military

Charter for 90-Day Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military
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A woman stands behind a lectern. In the rear, a sign on the wall reads "The Pentagon - Washington." — News | Defense News
Former White House Advisor to Lead DOD Commission on Sexual Assault

The Defense Department announced that Lynn Rosenthal will head an independent review commission on sexual assault in the military, the Pentagon press secretary said.
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Oblique aerial photo of Pentagon — News | Defense News
Commission Soon to Begin Examining Problem of Sexual Assault in Military

A commission to examine the problem of sexual assault in the military should begin work soon, and will have 90 days to compile its recommendations.
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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III stands and speaks at a lectern. — News | Defense News
DOD Taking Steps to Prevent Sexual Assault and Extremism

Sexual assault and extremism will not be tolerated in the Defense Department, and steps are being taken to ensure that, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said at a Pentagon news briefing.
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