We The Women

In the United States, the ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ policy reigns supreme and sexual assault is a normal way of life for many women officers. The military does not adhere to rape laws, which makes reporting one’s sexual assault case particularly difficult. Moreover, the severe emotional beating most of the victims experience forces officers to [...]

A group of sailors held hostage for almost a fortnight is returning to their ship off Iraq this week. Their brave decision also means they will be once again patrolling in a small inflatable boat near Iranian waters – where Revolutionary Guards seized them with seven Royal Marines. Leading Seaman Faye and her seven snatched [...]