Secretary Hagel 's remarks follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the military . `` are a profound betrayal of sacred oaths and sacred trusts , '' Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel told cadets Saturday at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point . `` This scourge must be stamped out , '' he said during a commencement address . The Pentagon is investigating a report that five U.S. service members were sexually assaulted by an Afghan police officer last year. Obama addressed the issue on Friday at the Naval Academy .
Secretary Hagel 's remarks follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the military . The Pentagon is investigating a report that five U.S. service members were sexually assaulted by an Afghan police officer last year. Obama addressed the issue on Friday at the Naval Academy .