Rebecca Ruiz

Why the military hasn't stopped sexual abuse

usatoday.com — A female soldier is groped inside a barracks, another in a base supply room, a third on a shooting range. A sailor is molested by her defensive-tactics instructor; a female Marine lance corporal is raped by a gunnery sergeant who's also a recruiter.

Head of Fort Campbell Harassment Program Arrested

nytimes.com — FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. - Army officials say the manager of the sexual assault response program at Fort Campbell has been arrested in a domestic dispute and relieved of his post. Lt. Col. Darin Haas (HAHZ') turned himself in to police late Wednesday on charges of violating an order of protection and stalking.

Do Dogs Get Runner's High?

news.discovery.com — There's compelling evidence that dogs experience "runner's high," a euphoria-inducing buzz experienced by regular runners and other athletes. The discovery, published in the Journal of Experimental Biology, could mean that nature rewards many animals with this pleasant feeling, encouraging them to run and jump around.

Army Investigating Sex Assault Prevention Officer For 'Abusive Sexual Contact'

forbes.com — The Army said Tuesday that it is investigating a sergeant first class who was a sexual assault prevention and response coordinator at Fort Hood for pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates. The soldier, who was assigned to the Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program, is not being named at [...]

Pentagon investigating Ft. Hood sergeant for running prostitution ring

usatoday.com — A sergeant in charge of sexual assault prevention at Ft. Hood is under investigation for sexual assault, the Pentagon announced Tuesday night. (Photo: AFP/Getty Images) WASHINGTON -- A sergeant in charge of sexual assault prevention at Ft. Hood is under investigation for sexual assault, the Pentagon announced Tuesday night.