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Fort Hood, Texas is located in Bell County. Zip codes in Fort Hood, TX include 76544. The median home price in Fort Hood is $135,000. More Fort Hood information.

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21 hrs ago | Stars and Stripes

Hagel: Military has in many ways failed on sexual assault

Military leaders are disappointed, embarrassed and have, "in many ways, failed" on stopping sexual assault in the military, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said Friday afternoon.

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Fri May 17, 2013

KWTX

Soldier In Fort Hood Sexual Assault Office Accused Of Abuse Identified

The coordinator of a sexual assault prevention program at Fort Hood under investigation for "abusive sexual contact" and other alleged misconduct was identified Thursday as Sgt.

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Morris Daily Herald

Talarico reprises thoughts from valedictory address

Junior Yese Guzman accepts congratulations from Superintendent Dr. Pat Halloran following receiving her recognition certificate from Board of Education President Denny Best.

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National Public Radio

Head Of Sexual-Harassment Program At Fort Campbell Arrested

The manager of the sexual-assault response program at Fort Campbell, Ky., has been arrested in a domestic dispute and has been relieved of his post.

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Thu May 16, 2013

KMIZ

Obama: Military 'ashamed' by sexual assaults

U.S. military leaders are "angry" and "ashamed" over sexual assaults plaguing the armed forces, President Barack Obama said Thursday after ordering top Pentagon officials to "leave no stone unturned" in the effort to stop the abuse.

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CNN

Changes proposed as military struggles with sex assaults

In light of two new cases this month involving sexual assault in the military -- allegedly by the service members tasked to prevent such crimes -- legislation was introduced Thursday that could ease victims' quest for justice.

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Examiner.com

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen tied to salacious allegations at Ft. Hood

Sgt. 1st Class Gregory McQueen, was identified yesterday as the Fort Hood soldier accused of running a prostitution operation.

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River Front Times

Military Sexual Assault: Claire McCaskill Calls For Justice System Reforms

This week, the United States Army announced that one of its sergeants in Fort Hood, Texas, is facing allegations of pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates.

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ABC News

Speier Calls Congress 'Enablers of...

Lawmakers came down hard today on military leaders, the morning after allegations emerged of another head of a military sexual assault prevention program engaging in the very behavior he was charged with stopping.

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13WHAM

Another Military Sex Assault Prompts Order to Re-Train

Another sex assault allegation has led to an order that all military sexual assault prevention coordinators and recruiters be re-trained, re-credentialed and re-screened. The unprecedented move comes a week after the Air Force's sexual assault prevention officer was arrested for allegedly groping a woman, as well as the release of new statistics ... (more)

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Wed May 15, 2013

590ktie.com

Military Anti-Sex Assault Official Faces Sex Assault Charges

Another member of the military who is supposed to stop sexual assaults is accused of sexual misconduct.

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Jawa Report

Promises Broken: The Attack On Fort Hood

Heartbreaking, truly heartbreaking for those heroes going through this due to the Obama Administration's refusal to label this attack terrorism.

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Army Times

Reserve liaisons help with WTUs

The Army Reserve's Warrior Transition Liaison Program has 18 liaison officers to help its wounded, ill and injured soldiers across the country.

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WTVG-TV Toledo

Sexual abuse cases put Pentagon under fire

One after another, the charges have tumbled out - allegations of sexual assaults in the military that have triggered outrage, from local commanders to Capitol Hill and the Oval Office.

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The Stranger

Morning News: Righteous Porn Kings and Fatal Nosebleeds

Don't Cut Our Service : Over 400 people packed yesterday's King County Council meeting to protest 17 percent cuts in Metro bus service that could go into effect next year without additional funding.

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Journal Gazette

Beyonc cancels concert

In an email to The Associated Press, the singer's publicist says Beyonc has been advised by her doctors to rest.

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Newsday

Lawmakers outraged over another military sex case

Motorists are advised that the northbound Wantagh State Parkway will be closed each day between 6:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. beginning Wednesday May 15, through Friday May 17, between Ocean Parkway and Merrick Road, weather permitting.

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The Gatesville Messenger

Cowboy at Heart

Fort Hood. Various booths provided entertainment, food and activities, such as the roping area, for soldiers about to be deployed to Afghanistan.

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Tue May 14, 2013

National Public Radio

Member Of Fort Hood Sexual Assault Response Team Accused Of Abuse

An Army sergeant who was part of the Fort Hood, Texas, sexual-assault response office is under investigation for abusive sexual contact.

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KRCR

Army investigates sergeant on charges of sexual assault

The Army announced Tuesday that a sergeant first class assigned to a sexual harassment and assault response and prevention program at Fort Hood, Texas, is under investigation on charges of "pandering, abusive sexual contact, assault and maltreatment of subordinates." "This is so contrary to everything upon which the Army was built," Secretary of ... (more)

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