Air Force couple, both sexual assault victims, say disparity in treatment shows gender discrimination
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Both captains in the Air Force, Alex and Josh Dobhailen said the reactions of their leadership at Travis Air Force Base, Calif., show that gender discrimination still exists within the military for victims of sexual assault. (Alex Dobhailen)
When Air Force officers Alex Gibson and Josh Dobhailen first met at the service’s Intelligence Officer Course in 2017, each was recovering from a sexual assault. They married later that year, believing that their similar trauma allowed them to quickly bond.
After a stint in Florida, the Dobhailens moved across the country to Travis Air Force Base, Calif., in February 2020, in part to get distance from Alex’s accused perpetrator.
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Teamwork has been a staple for the
Office of Special Investigations since its inception in 1948. Now, that foundational concept has progressed significantly on two fronts.
On May 24, leaders from OSI, Air Force Security Forces and The Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps, signed a milestone memorandum at OSI Headquarters in Quantico, implementing a fully integrated Criminal Investigation and Prosecution capability.
A second major signing that day, between OSI and SF, initiated the formation of Joint Base Enforcement Teams.
“Both pertain to how we run and manage investigations,” said
Brig. Gen. Terry L. Bullard, OSI commander. “As you know, we’re constantly seeking ways to improve our processes, and to ensure that OSI is focused on the types of investigations that only we can tackle.”