The new option was announced in a naval administrative message released Wednesday. The overall conduct of William Lietzau created a toxic work environment, the IG report said. The official twice tried to initiate a sexual relationship with a woman on his team, an investigation found. Whistleblowers reached out to Congress to report “unwarranted sexually suggestive and aggressive messages" from a senior manager. Discharges will get a fresh look as part of a proposed settlement in a class-action lawsuit filed against the Air Force in 2021. Female recruits claimed the drill instructor asked them if their “hot moms or sisters” were coming to graduation and made some recruits do his laundry. After an internal audit criticized poor follow-through on related research, the Pentagon's watchdog will scrutinize Army harassment prevention. Those who’ve experienced sexual harassment may now receive crisis intervention, safety assessments, counseling resources and victim advocacy support. Preventing military sexual assault is important, but so is access to mental health care after sexual trauma. By Julia Rollison
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