Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers
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Officials are 'cautiously optimistic' that a decline in reported sexual assaults among the military academies and active-duty service members suggests leaders are getting a handle on the problem.
But it is a long and difficult road ahead to maintain the progress, particularly in the Army, Navy and Air Force academies, where officials say hazing and other toxic behavior had become the norm.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called the latest report encouraging but added that "we must double down on our efforts to end sexual assault and sexual harassment."
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