This book takes a hard look at the extraordinary culture of violence and sexual abuse rampant in the US military. Highlighting just 51 from thousands of first-hand accounts of sexual assault and the drastically inappropriate responses from authorities within the military. If this were a disease, they would declare an epidemic!

Includes bibliographical references.

1. The shame of our military -- 2. Rape and reporting -- 3. Pregnancy and discharge -- 4. Military sexual trauma -- 5. Spousal abuse and betrayal -- 6. Attitude and accountability.