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She did not report the instance out of fear of retaliation, eventually attempting to end her life in 2017.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cIt is an abject failure of integrity that senior leaders have concealed, condoned and otherwise enabled this behavior to thrive,\u201d McCafferty told lawmakers. \u201cIt is an abject failure of leadership that they have refused to address the systemic nature of this abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Failing to address such issues threatens the service\u2019s readiness and retention, one panelist warned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe people drive the ships, the people rescue the other people, the people fire the weapons,\u201d said retired Air Force Col. 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