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Reports of sexual assault in the military decline for third straight year: Pentagon

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The U.S. Department of Defense released a report on Friday indicating that the number of sexual assault reports within the military has declined for the third consecutive year. Additionally, the Pentagon recorded a slight decrease in sexual harassment complaints during 2025 compared to the previous year.

The data, which tracks trends in military misconduct, highlights a multi-year downward trajectory in reported incidents. These figures are part of the department's ongoing efforts to monitor and address sexual violence and harassment within its ranks.

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