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Hi there, just a quick update here. Keeping up with all the MST info daily is very time consuming with the show restarting, so we'll be doing on big update weekly with resources, headlines, and more each Sunday! Thanks for your patience with us
The second part of Ron's story is available now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #NewEpisode
What Ron Carter Wishes He Knew About Mental Health Earlier
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December 14, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The second part of Ron's story is available now on YouTube and wherever you get your podcasts. #NewEpisode
The DOJ filed a civil action today to strip the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine who was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged for attempting to sexually abuse a minor.
Nicholas Eshun, a native of Ghana, is facing denaturalization in the District of Maryland. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC
Nicholas Eshun, a native of Ghana, is facing denaturalization in the District of Maryland. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC
‘Betrayed The Uniform’: DOJ Moves To Strip Citizenship From U.S. Marine Sex Offender
The Department of Justice filed a civil action today to strip the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine who was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged for
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December 14, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The DOJ filed a civil action today to strip the U.S. citizenship of a former Marine who was court-martialed and dishonorably discharged for attempting to sexually abuse a minor.
Nicholas Eshun, a native of Ghana, is facing denaturalization in the District of Maryland. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC
Nicholas Eshun, a native of Ghana, is facing denaturalization in the District of Maryland. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC
After he naturalized, the U.S. Marine Corps court-martialed and dishonorably discharged Eshun for attempted sexual abuse of someone he believed to be 14 years old. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC #Maryland
Justice Department Seeks to Denaturalize a Court-Martialed Sex Offender
Today, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a civil denaturalization action in the District of Maryland against Nicholas Eshun, a native of Ghana. Eshun secured U.S. citizenship under a provision rese...
www.justice.gov
December 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
After he naturalized, the U.S. Marine Corps court-martialed and dishonorably discharged Eshun for attempted sexual abuse of someone he believed to be 14 years old. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #USMC #Maryland
Lady Veterans Connect is committed to providing a home where women veterans can heal from the trauma in their lives created by homelessness, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), and military sexual trauma (MST). #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #KentuckyVeterans #WomenVeterans
Values and Vision | LadyVeteransConnect
LVC is an advocate for all women veterans, educating local communities about the issues women veterans are facing and creating a space for them to identify as veterans and be honored and recognized fo...
www.ladyveteransconnect.org
December 14, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Lady Veterans Connect is committed to providing a home where women veterans can heal from the trauma in their lives created by homelessness, post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD), and military sexual trauma (MST). #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #KentuckyVeterans #WomenVeterans
Pennsylvanians looking for a patriotic way to donate during the holiday season are reminded that they can give to programs that support the commonwealth’s nearly 700,000 veterans, service members and their families. The tax-deductible programs DMVA #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #Pennsylvania
DMVA: Holiday Donations to Programs for Veterans, Service Members and Their Families - PennWatch
Pennsylvanians looking for a patriotic way to donate during the holiday season are reminded that they can give to programs that support the commonwealth’s nearly 700,000 veterans, service members and ...
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December 14, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Pennsylvanians looking for a patriotic way to donate during the holiday season are reminded that they can give to programs that support the commonwealth’s nearly 700,000 veterans, service members and their families. The tax-deductible programs DMVA #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #Pennsylvania
Ron Carter shares challenges he faced in releasing trauma from his body feeling stuck in therapy in this clip, leading him to explore somatic release through a hero dose of psilocybin. New episode out tonight. #MSTPodcast #TheBigVoice #NewEpisode #MSTResources
Psilocybin Changed My Life in Just One Powerful Session
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December 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Ron Carter shares challenges he faced in releasing trauma from his body feeling stuck in therapy in this clip, leading him to explore somatic release through a hero dose of psilocybin. New episode out tonight. #MSTPodcast #TheBigVoice #NewEpisode #MSTResources
Registration is open for the 2026 Heroes to Hives program.
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #UniversityofMissouri
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #UniversityofMissouri
Registration Open for 2026 Heroes to Hives Program
Registration is now open for the 2026 Heroes to Hives program.University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch
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December 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Registration is open for the 2026 Heroes to Hives program.
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #UniversityofMissouri
University of Missouri Extension assistant professor Karen Funkenbusch said veterans who want to learn about beekeeping can attend the self-paced online class, which runs March-November. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #UniversityofMissouri
Soldier who pleaded guilty to domestic violence and assault was sentenced to nine months in prison during his court-martial Nov. 17 at the Camp Humphreys courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #CampHumphreys #Korea
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December 14, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Soldier who pleaded guilty to domestic violence and assault was sentenced to nine months in prison during his court-martial Nov. 17 at the Camp Humphreys courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #CampHumphreys #Korea
The latest episode of The Silenced Voices of MST is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. In this Part 1 feature, you'll meet Ron, a former Army Infantryman that decided to join with his best friend. #TheBigVoice #NewEpisode #MSTStories
Military Sexual Trauma & The Monster Inside of Me: Ron Carter (Part 1) | The Silenced Voices of MST
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December 12, 2025 at 10:53 PM
The latest episode of The Silenced Voices of MST is available wherever you get podcasts and on YouTube. In this Part 1 feature, you'll meet Ron, a former Army Infantryman that decided to join with his best friend. #TheBigVoice #NewEpisode #MSTStories
Hi there, just a quick update here. Keeping up with all the MST info daily is very time consuming with the show restarting, so we'll be doing on big update weekly with resources, headlines, and more each Sunday! Thanks for your patience with us
December 12, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Hi there, just a quick update here. Keeping up with all the MST info daily is very time consuming with the show restarting, so we'll be doing on big update weekly with resources, headlines, and more each Sunday! Thanks for your patience with us
Steven Barber was arrested Friday after a domestic violence investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. He is employed by the Tampa Police Department and serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Criminal Investigations Division Special Agent. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Tampa
FL Police Officer Accused Of Domestic Violence Attack
A Tampa police officer was arrested for domestic violence that landed a woman in a Brandon hospital, the sheriff's office said.
patch.com
December 1, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Steven Barber was arrested Friday after a domestic violence investigation, the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. He is employed by the Tampa Police Department and serves as a U.S. Army Reserve Criminal Investigations Division Special Agent. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Tampa
Veterans want the defence force to release people who have experienced sexual assault and harassment from non-disclosure agreements so they can control their stories. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Silent service: defence gags sexual assault survivors
Women who were sexually abused and harassed in the military have been gagged from talking about their experience due to restrictive non-disclosure agreements.
au.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Veterans want the defence force to release people who have experienced sexual assault and harassment from non-disclosure agreements so they can control their stories. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Defence sexual violence class action reaches court
A group of women are taking unprecedented legal action against the commonwealth government over alleged sexual violence within the Australian Defence Force.
aapnews.aap.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
Landmark class action by a group of women who allege systemic sexual abuse, harassment and discrimination within the Australian Defence Force has made its way to the courtroom. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
A standalone, independent inquiry into military sexual violence will cover 11 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which found sexual misconduct in the military was systemic. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Deep dive probe into insidious military sexual assault
A standalone probe into systemic sexual assault and harassment within the Australian Defence Force will examine how offences...
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 9:32 PM
A standalone, independent inquiry into military sexual violence will cover 11 recommendations from the Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide, which found sexual misconduct in the military was systemic. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
Troops who repeatedly tell dirty jokes or make sexualised comments face being disciplined or court-martialled. Their behaviour could be seen as ‘intimidatory and sexist’. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmedForces
Troops face a court martial if they keep telling dirty jokes
The move follows revelations from a Ministry of Defence survey which found more tha 60 per cent of female troops had been subjected to such jokes by male colleagues.
www.dailymail.co.uk
December 1, 2025 at 3:55 AM
Troops who repeatedly tell dirty jokes or make sexualised comments face being disciplined or court-martialled. Their behaviour could be seen as ‘intimidatory and sexist’. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #BritishArmedForces
Due to the laws and rules that affect medical malpractice claims in the military, patients may be subject to certain restrictions, and they will need to take specific stePS. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #FortHood #MedicalMalpractice
Medical Malpractice Claims for Sexual Abuse by Dr. Blaine McGraw
Our medical malpractice lawyers can help address sexual abuse at military facilities and file claims under the Federal Tort Claims Act. Call 312-462-4200.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Due to the laws and rules that affect medical malpractice claims in the military, patients may be subject to certain restrictions, and they will need to take specific stePS. #MSTResources #TheBigVoice #FortHood #MedicalMalpractice
Mayra Guillen said in a statement shared on Facebook, in light of the allegations against former Fort Hood doctor Blaine McGraw she is returning to victim's advocacy. #MSTNews #TheBigVioce #FortHood #MayraGuillen
Mayra Guillen ends political run to focus on victim advocacy amid Fort Hood doctor investigation
The sister of Vanessa Guillen had announced plans to challenge U.S. Rep Al Green, but is now focused on advocating for victims of sexual assault.
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December 1, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Mayra Guillen said in a statement shared on Facebook, in light of the allegations against former Fort Hood doctor Blaine McGraw she is returning to victim's advocacy. #MSTNews #TheBigVioce #FortHood #MayraGuillen
Veterans who experience sexual trauma while in the military are more likely to have a substance use disorder and die at earlier ages than veterans who have not experienced sexual trauma. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans #SuicidePrevention
Female veteran survivors of sexual trauma die by suicide and overdose younger than their peers
In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…
www.recoveryanswers.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:45 AM
Veterans who experience sexual trauma while in the military are more likely to have a substance use disorder and die at earlier ages than veterans who have not experienced sexual trauma. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #WomenVeterans #SuicidePrevention
Seventeen Ottawa soldiers have received counselling or warnings for their involvement in a private Facebook group in which they posted photos of themselves exposing their genitals, as well as making antisemitic, misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Canada
17 Ottawa soldiers counselled or warned about posting photos exposing their genitals, making racist comments
The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa soldiers have faced "remedial measures" for their involvement in the Blue Hackle Mafia Facebook group.
ca.news.yahoo.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:44 AM
Seventeen Ottawa soldiers have received counselling or warnings for their involvement in a private Facebook group in which they posted photos of themselves exposing their genitals, as well as making antisemitic, misogynistic, homophobic and racist comments. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Canada
If we want to do something, we must do something. We can’t just wish it away. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #SouthAfrica
Purple days won't stop bruises | The Citizen
One of the unique aspects of GBV is that it is wreaked by intimate partners, happening under the noses of other family members.
www.citizen.co.za
December 1, 2025 at 3:37 AM
If we want to do something, we must do something. We can’t just wish it away. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #SouthAfrica
The former long-time military member was handed a four-year-and-five month jail term and a two-year-and-three-month non-parole period. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
'Papa grabbed Mama by the neck and shook her', young victim records in diary
Woman described domestic abuse as 'slow torture of the mind'.
www.canberratimes.com.au
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 AM
The former long-time military member was handed a four-year-and-five month jail term and a two-year-and-three-month non-parole period. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Australia
As per the prosecutors, Tanner Thomas joined in the U.S. Air Force in early 2025 with the plan of acquiring tactical knowledge that "would be useful in carrying out their armed coup attack." #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #GonaveIslandPlot
Haitian island: Texas men's sinister plot exposed: Duo in their 20s had planned to grab Haitian island, make women, children slaves - The Economic Times
Federal authorities state that two North Texas men, Gavin Weisenburg and Tanner Thomas, spotted a violent takeover of Haitis Gonâve Island. As per the indictment, they planned to kill all men on the i...
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December 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
As per the prosecutors, Tanner Thomas joined in the U.S. Air Force in early 2025 with the plan of acquiring tactical knowledge that "would be useful in carrying out their armed coup attack." #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #GonaveIslandPlot
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty having a baby. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #Infertility
SEXUAL ASSAULT AND LIFETIME INFERTILITY DIAGNOSIS IN MALE AND FEMALE U.S. MILITARY VETERANS
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between
lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty
having a baby. The objective of t...
www.fertstert.org
December 1, 2025 at 3:21 AM
Our past survey of women Veterans in one U.S. state suggested an association between lifetime attempted or completed sexual assault (LSA) and self-reported difficulty having a baby. #MSTResearch #TheBigVoice #Infertility
Hegseth pretended to be a strong Christian and a good husband, failing at both. Hegseth admitted to having five affairs during his first marriage. He told his wife he was a “f-ed up individual.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #PeteHegseth
“No Prisoners!!!” Pete Hegseth is the Ultimate Pretender
From bravado to backlash: the fallout of Hegseth’s orders
medium.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:19 AM
Hegseth pretended to be a strong Christian and a good husband, failing at both. Hegseth admitted to having five affairs during his first marriage. He told his wife he was a “f-ed up individual.” #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #PeteHegseth
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, a National Guard run program. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Baltimore #FreeStateChallengeAcademy
‘Culture’ of violence: Maryland National Guard staff abused at-risk teens, records claim
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, raising alarms about inadequate training, oversig…
www.baltimoresun.com
December 1, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Documents, lawsuits and internal reports reveal years of abuse, assaults and even a staff-run fight club at Maryland’s Freestate Challenge Academy, a National Guard run program. #MSTNews #TheBigVoice #Baltimore #FreeStateChallengeAcademy