we even get calls overseas from women and men who have been is committed against, harassed, and unsalted. some of these folks have been assaulted way back in times during the vietnam era, the world war ii era. it is devastating to realize, but there has been a huge amount of silence and collective suffering among the veterans population when it comes to sexual violence. there is oftentimes a great sense of relief and sadness by old war veterans when they realize it took 60 years to get this issue in the spotlight. host: the survey found that both women and men, both the victims and the perpetrators of these assaults. guest: absolutely. just over half of sexual assaults in the military are committed against men. that is a shocking fact for americans to realize. sexual violence is not exclusive to women. it is experienced by men as well. it is a great reminder for us. it is not a women's issue. it is a military issue. rate and assault are ultimately about power and control. host: can you talk more about what the service women's action network is, how long you have been around and what you