Chuck Hagel

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel: Sexual Assault is a “Scourge” on the Military

Sat, 25 May 2013 20:56:00 GMT

Source: www.slate.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel didn’t shy away from one of the most important and controversial issues facing the military when he spoke to future military leaders Saturday. Addressing graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Memorial Day weekend, Hagel said it was the responsibility of the young members of the armed forces to help stamp out sexual assault within their ranks, reports the New York Times . "Sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a profound betrayal—a profound betrayal—of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Hagel said. "This scourge must be stamped out." His words come a day after President Obama delivered a similar message to graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy and comes amid a series of allegations that have engulfed a wide cross-section of the armed services in recent months, points out the Associated Press . The issue is particularly fresh in West Pont, where an Army sergeant was recently charged with secretly videotaping women in the showers. A study released earlier this month by the Defense Department estimated that reports of unwanted sexual contact in the military soared 35 percent in 2012 from 2010, reports CNN . ...

Chuck Hagel condemns 'scourge' of sexual assaults in military as he addresses West Point graduates

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:39:23 GMT

Source: www.dailymail.co.uk --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Sexual harassment in the forces must be stamped out, Defense Secretary says, after President Obama blames it for eroding trust. ...

US defense chief Chuck Hagel tells West Point grads to stamp out sexual assault in military

Sat, 25 May 2013 18:36:03 GMT

Source: www.dailyfreeman.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
WEST POINT, N.Y. — Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault in the military. ...

Chuck Hagel Calls Sexual Assault a 'Scourge' on the Military

Sat, 25 May 2013 17:10:00 GMT

Source: reason.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
(Reuters) - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel called sexual assault a "scourge" on Saturday as he addressed graduates of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, where a sergeant stands accused of videotaping female cadets in the showers. "Sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a profound betrayal - a profound betrayal - of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Hagel said. "This scourge must be stamped out." ...

Chuck Hagel: US military must stamp out 'scourge' of sexual assault

Sat, 25 May 2013 15:38:17 GMT

Source: www.guardiannews.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
US defence secretary tells cadets at West Point that sexual assaults in the military are 'profound betrayal of sacred trusts' Defence secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets at the US Military Academy at West Point on Saturday that they must stamp out the scourge of sexual assault in the military. A day after President Barack Obama delivered a similar edict to US Naval Academy graduates, Hagel's message comes amid a series of widespread incidents of sexual misconduct across the armed services in recent months and a new report showing that the problem is growing. The challenge is particularly poignant for the West Point community, since earlier in the week an army sergeant was charged with secretly photographing and videotaping at least a dozen women at the prestigious military academy, including in a bathroom. "Sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts," Hagel told 1,007 graduating cadets during a cold, rainy outdoor ceremony. "This scourge must be stamped out. We are all accountable and responsible for ensuring that this happens. We cannot fail the Army or America. We cannot fail each other and we cannot fail the men and women that we lead." Hagel, who served in the army in Vietnam, took the opportunity to reflect on his own time in uniform and the lessons that he said must resonate as the soldiers take on the job of helping to transform the military. It was his firs ...

Chuck Hagel to West Point Cadets: Sexual Assault Is a ‘Profound Betrayal’

Sat, 25 May 2013 14:57:26 GMT

Source: abcnews.go.com --- Saturday, May 25, 2013
Speaking at the commencement ceremony at the United States Military Academy at West Point, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets that sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a “profound betrayal” and charged them with the responsibility to stamp out the sexual assault problem plaguing the military. “You will need to not just deal with these debilitating, insidious and destructive forces but rather you must be the generation of leaders that stops it. This will require your complete commitment to building a culture of respect and dignity for every member of the military and society,” Hagel said as he delivered the commencement address at West Point. “Sexual harassment and sexual assault in the military are a profound betrayal, a profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts. This scourge must be stamped out.” “We are all accountable and responsible for ensuring that this happens. We cannot fail the Army or America. We cannot fail each other, and we cannot fail the men and women that we lead,” he said. ABC News RELATED: Hagel: Sexual Assault Report Shows Armed Forces ‘Need Cultural Change’ Hagel’s remarks at the esteemed military academy came during the same week as a U.S. Army sergeant was accused of secretly taking dozens of photos and videotaping naked female West Point cadets over five years. President Obama addressed the issue of sexual assault in his speech at the commencement ceremonies for the ...

Behind the scenes at Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's and Veterans Affairs Secret...

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:38:31 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Thursday, May 23, 2013
Behind the scenes at Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel's and Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki's news briefing on using electronic medical records to bust through the backlog of veterans benefit requests. They spoke to reporters after a roundtable discussion on the issue. Obviously a lot of media attention to the issue from number of cameras. You can read more about what the two Secretaries had to say at Defense.gov. http://www.defense.gov/news/newsarticle.aspx?id=120122 ...

DoD, VA, HHS Make Progress on Mental Health Services for Veterans; Chuck Hagel Comments

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:33:31 GMT

Source: www.executivegov.com --- Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Department of Defense, Veterans Affairs, and Health and Human Services have announced the progress of the agencies’ mental health services for veterans, service members and families. According to a DoD statement, the agencies have doubled the Veterans Crisis Line’s capacity by 50% and have launched 15 pilot mental health projects in seven states. “One of [...] ...

Chuck Hagel's special exemption

Wed, 22 May 2013 06:15:42 GMT

Source: www.politico.com --- Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Sex-assault-prevention workers won't be furloughed. ...

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel:. Solving Sexual Assault Crisis will Take ‘All of...

Mon, 20 May 2013 11:35:21 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Monday, May 20, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel:. Solving Sexual Assault Crisis will Take ‘All of Us’ Read more at Defense.gov. Defense.gov News Article: Hagel: Solving Sexual Assault Crisis will Take ‘All of Us’ www.defense.gov WASHINGTON, May 17, 2013 – Sexual assault in the military is a crime and a problem that all military members at all levels will have to fight together, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said today. ...

WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered top military chiefs on Friday...

Sat, 18 May 2013 19:00:01 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
WASHINGTON - Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered top military chiefs on Friday to redouble their effort to address the problem of sexual assault, saying the frequency and perceived tolerance of the crime was eroding the military's ability conduct its mission. Pentagon Chief vows to 'fix' US military's sexual assault problem www.gmanetwork.com ...

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel Issues Armed Forces Day Proclamation

Sat, 18 May 2013 11:23:11 GMT

Source: www.forum.militaryltd.com --- Saturday, May 18, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has marked Armed Forces day by expressing gratitude to service members, military families, and veterans who keep this nation strong and safe. More... ...

Sex assault crisis will test Chuck Hagel's leadership

Fri, 17 May 2013 07:30:00 GMT

Source: www.omaha.com --- Friday, May 17, 2013
Among national security threats, one from within presents special challenges. ...

Omaha World Herald: Sex assault crisis will test Chuck Hagel’s leadership

Fri, 17 May 2013 06:04:32 GMT

Source: www.protectourdefenders.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
Joseph Morton reports for World-Herald on Protect Our Defenders President Nancy Parrish: “The military justice system elevates an individual commander’s discretion over the rule of law,” Parrish said. “Until this individual discretion is removed from the process, justice will elude the victims.” Read the article . ...

Kirsten Gillibrand Says, Prosecute Sex Crimes as if They are Crimes! Chuck Hagel Disagrees! Obama, Step up!

Thu, 16 May 2013 13:17:55 GMT

Source: www.brooklynron.com --- Thursday, May 16, 2013
(Compiled from NPR and other reports. See links below.) Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is introducing legislation today that would let military prosecutors — rather than commanders — decide whether to bring serious military crimes to trial. "If the convening authority is the only decision-maker of whether a case goes to trial or proceeds and the only decision-maker about whether to overturn a case, well, then all that training and all those excellent lawyers and prosecutors you have don't ... make a difference," Gillibrand sputtered during a committee hearing on sexual assault in the military in March. “It’s essential that we do this,” Ms. Gillibrand said. “This has been elevated to national consciousness.” She will seek to include her bill in the coming defense authorization act. Should that fail, it will be up to Senator Harry Reid of Nevada, the majority leader, to bring it to the floor as a separate measure. The effort will be uphill. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, who appeared shaken and embarrassed by the findings released this week, has expressed an openness to changing the part of the system that allows commanders to overturn convictions and modify sentences. But in a Pentagon news conference on Tuesday, Mr. Hagel remained opposed to the idea of taking military justice out of the chain of command, saying that would have a negative impact on good order and discipline. NPR here. Times weighs in. Listen to NP ...

"Mr. Chuck Hagel, please support Badley. You were by yourself against the Iraq-W...

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:31:09 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
"Mr. Chuck Hagel, please support Badley. You were by yourself against the Iraq-War. My request from Germany to Mr. Chuck Hagel" Stand for truth! Submit a photo to the "I Am Bradley Manning" photo campaign at http://iam.bradleymanning.org/ ...

Chuck Hagel: DoD Employees to Receive 11 Furlough Days

Wed, 15 May 2013 14:39:20 GMT

Source: www.executivegov.com --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has announced the Defense Department will cut the number of furlough days for employees to 11 as part of agency efforts to address the $37 billion budget cut. Hagel has told DoD employees they would have to take 11 furlough days starting July 8 through Sept. 30, one per week, instead [...] ...

Message to All Department of Defense Personnel from Secretary of Defense Chuck Hagel on Civilian Furloughs

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:09:41 GMT

Source: www.defense.gov --- Wednesday, May 15, 2013
News Releases are official statements of the Department of Defense. ...

Defense secretary Chuck Hagel announces furlough plans for civilian employees

Wed, 15 May 2013 01:42:30 GMT

Source: charlotte.news14.com --- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Furloughs for the Department of Defense civilian employees will begin July 8. Defense secretary Chuck Hagel made the announcement Tuesday at a town hall event in Alexandria Virginia. Over 600,000 employees will face 11 unpaid days off nationwide. ...

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in a memo to the department, called the decision...

Tue, 14 May 2013 22:06:24 GMT

Source: www.facebook.com --- Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel, in a memo to the department, called the decision "an unpleasant set of choices" between furloughing workers or cutting training and flight operations. Defense Dept. set to announce furloughs for 680K civilian workers www.adn.com After weeks of debate and number crunching, the Defense Department will announce plans Tuesday to furlough about 680,000 of its civilian employees for 11 days through the end of this fiscal year, allowing only limited exceptions for the military to avoid or reduce the unpaid days off. ...