In a recent government meeting, a former service member shared harrowing accounts of sexual assault involving a retired senior chief who worked as a contractor for the Coast Guard. The individual revealed that during their time stationed at the base, they were aware of at least three women who had been touched inappropriately by the senior chief, yet none had reported the incidents at that time.

Since releasing a survivor video, the speaker has been contacted by multiple women who also reported being assaulted by the same individual, with some stating that the abuse occurred over several years. Despite these allegations, the senior chief was never held accountable for his actions and retired from the base last summer, now receiving both his military and contractor retirement benefits.

The speaker expressed frustration over the lack of accountability and transparency in the investigation, noting that they have not seen the full investigation report and have faced challenges in obtaining information through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This testimony highlights ongoing concerns regarding the handling of sexual assault cases within military and contractor environments, raising questions about the effectiveness of current reporting and accountability mechanisms.