Military

Rep. Turner Cosponsors Bill Aimed At Military Sexual Assault

Emily McCord — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:41:54 +0000

New figures from the Defense Department show sexual assault in the military is increasing, and that the vast majority of cases are going unreported. As WYSO’s Emily McCord reports Republican Congressman Mike Turner of Ohio’s 10^th district is proposing legislation to encourage victims to come forward.

Turner Says Laws And Local Effort Help Air Force Sexual Abuse Problem

Emily McCord — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 11:25:24 +0000

The Air Force has been struggling with cases of sexual assault. Nearly 800 cases were reported last year and military leaders say many more are going unreported. April is sexual assault awareness month and WYSO’s Emily McCord spokes with Congressman Mike Turner for an update on how the Air Force is working to eradicate the problem.

Ohio General Assembly honors Fallen Soldiers

Jo Ingles (Ohio Public Radio) — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 12:30:00 +0000

The Ohio House and Senate has awarded the Ohio Military Medal of Distinction to the families of 28 Ohio soldiers who lost their lives while serving our country during the past year. Republican House Speaker Bill Batchelder, at a Statehouse ceremony, said each has made a sacrifice to this state that will never be forgotten.

Congressman Mike Turner Hosts Forum on Looming Sequestration Cuts

Jerry Kenney — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 19:24:12 +0000

Yesterday (8-14-12), Elected leaders from Montgomery and Greene Counties joined Congressman Mike Turner for a community forum focusing on the impact that sequestration defense cuts will have on the Dayton region. They heard testimony from local experts and business leaders about possible affects of the defense cuts, which have a growing number of people worried about their communities.

Military Groups Oppose Obama Campaign Ohio Lawsuit

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 15:40:49 +0000

Fifteen military groups are opposing a federal lawsuit in Ohio brought by President Barack Obama's campaign because they say it could threaten voter protections offered to service members.

Obama's campaign and Democrats argue the battleground state's law unfairly ends in-person voting for most Ohioans three days earlier than it does for military and overseas voters. They say such disparate treatment is unconstitutional, and all voters should be able to vote on those days.