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Herbert wrong about military

Re "When will candidates take stand against misogyny?," Jan. 16: In suggesting that misogyny is a worthy topic for discussion among the presidential candidates, Bob Herbert alleges that sexual mistreatment of women is widespread in the military and that the military culture tends to protect the attacker.

As a retired judge advocate, I know firsthand that the Air Force vigorously prosecutes all sexual assault cases, often pursuing ones that would never see the light of day in a civilian court.

In 2003, the Air Force implemented significant changes following allegations of sexual harassment at the Air Force Academy. The Secretary and Chief of ...

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