Chuck Hagel 's remarks follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the military . Department of Defense reported 26,000 incidents of unwanted sexual conduct last year . Hagel cited similar admonitions made Friday by President Barack Obama to newly commissioned officers at the U.S . Obama addressed the issue on campus at the Naval Academy .
Chuck Hagel 's remarks follow allegations of sexual misconduct in the military . Department of Defense reported 26,000 incidents of unwanted sexual conduct last year . Obama addressed the issue on campus at the Naval Academy .