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More troops are reporting unwanted sexual contact, but numbers still fall, Pentagon says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk Ben Finley And Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 21, 2026
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Key points The report's findings are based on surveys and official reports. A Pentagon report shows progress in troops reporting unwanted sexual contact.
A Pentagon report shows progress in troops reporting unwanted sexual contact. The number of active duty personnel who report such incidents has increased, with about one third now coming forward. This is up from one quarter in the previous reporting period.
The report's findings are based on surveys and official reports. They indicate a decrease in the overall prevalence of unwanted sexual contact. Further details are available in the report, which was released on Friday.
It provides more information on the trends and findings related to unwanted sexual contact among troops.
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Category: News Published: August 21, 2026 Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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