An estimated 20,492 US military personnel experienced unwanted sexual contact during fiscal 2025, a decline of about 8,500 from two years earlier, the Pentagon said Friday.
The estimated prevalence of unwanted sexual contact declined among active-duty women and men between fiscal 2023 and 2025, the Department of War said Friday. The findings appear in the fiscal 2025 Annual Report on Sexual Assault in the Military, which the department is required to submit to Congress.
Sexual harassment also declined among active-duty personnel during the two years, according to the report. The department said greater reporting was important for connecting affected service members with medical, psychological and other restorative care while enabling military authorities to investigate allegations and hold offenders accountable. “Dignity, respect, and discipline are foundational to the warrior ethos and the overall preparedness of the force,” Under Secretary of War for Personnel and Readiness Anthony J. Tata said. Tata said the report demonstrated the department’s commitment to protecting service members, maintaining high standards and building a unified and prepared force. It said the full report included statistics, trend analysis and updates on programmes intended to prevent sexual assault and harassment and support victims.
