Protect our defenders

For the past few weeks, Protect Our Defenders Advocacy Board members have been tireless in their efforts to bring the epidemic of sexual assault in the military out of the shadows, and into the national spotlight. Last Wednesday, Former U.S. Navy Petty Officer Brian Lewis and Former Army Specialist

Yesterday the Senate Armed Services Committee held a hearing on the epidemic of rape and sexual assault in the military. Senators on the committee listened to the gripping testimony of veterans who had been sexually abused while serving our country, and grilled military leaders for not doing enough

Our efforts have paid off! On January 23rd, the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) will hold a hearing on the largest military sexual abuse scandal in history at Lackland Air Force Base. Getting the hearing scheduled was a breakthrough. Will you join us in DC for the hearing? RSVP Now by clicking

This has been an eventful year for Protect Our Defenders, with important progress made as we work to protect the veterans and active duty members who are victims of unpunished rape, sexual assault or harassment within our military. Protect Our Defenders Foundation means so much to me and the many