NORFOLK, Va. (AP) – The Navy is telling its leaders around the world to work harder on preventing sexual assaults by sailors after two enlisted men, including one from East Texas, were arrested in Japan on rape charges, inflaming tensions with a critical ally in the region. The alleged rape was reported Oct. 16 in Okinawa, leading to an uproar on the island and a sharp rebuke from the Japanese government. According to Japanese media, the sailors had been drinking before they attacked the woman, in her 20s, who was on her way home before dawn.<\/p>\n
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. We cannot comprehend the grief and trauma she has endured. We are appalled that such violent criminal behavior reportedly emerged from our ranks,” Adm. Cecil D. Haney, commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, and Adm. William E. Gortney, commander of U.S. Fleet Forces command, wrote in a message to their top officers and enlisted leaders on Nov 3. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the message on Friday. Charged in the case are Seaman Christopher Browning of Athens, Texas, and Petty Officer 3rd Class Skyler Dozierwalker of Muskogee, Okla. Both are 23, joined the military in 2008 and are assigned to Joint Naval Air Station, Fort Worth, Texas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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