In recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel and Army Gen. Martin Dempsey, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, on Tuesday issued a video message to DOD personnel reiterating their commitment to preventing sexual assaults in the military. “Sexual assault is one of the worst crimes a person can commit,” said Hagel. “It destroys the bonds of trust and confidence that lie at the very heart of our military. We must keep doing whatever it takes to eradicate it.” Dempsey called on all service members to do their part to eliminate sexual assaults. “Whether on-duty, or off-duty; with friends, in the barracks, or at home; you can make a difference,” said Dempsey. (DOD release.) (See also An Air Force War on Sexual Assaults from the January 2012 issue of Air Force Magazine)
NASA Boss: Race to Moon Has National Security Stakes
Sept. 15, 2026
NASA is pushing hard to get astronauts back to the moon by 2028—and the urgency is driven in no small part by the national security implications of doing so before China does, Administrator Jared Isaacman said Sept. 15.
