Defense News Weekly full episode Dec. 16, 2018

Incidents of sexual assault, harassment continue to drop in US military, report finds

A survey found that roughly 20,500 sexual assaults occurred in the U.S. military in fiscal year 2025, down from 29,000 in fiscal year 2023.
Every combat medic is trained for the wound. We should train them for what comes next.

Every combat medic is trained to treat wounds. They should also be trained for the mental aspect that follows, an Army combat medic writes in this op-ed.
Behind the $1 million viral moment: The life of Navy veteran and ‘Beast Games’ standout

Navy veteran Harrison Schoen had been forging his own nomadic lifestyle before going viral on Amazon Prime’s “Beast Games.”
Some military barracks ‘chronically neglected’ due to $285 billion in maintenance backlogs, GAO finds

A GAO report found that the department underperforms in funding maintenance needs as recommended by its Facilities Sustainment Model.