NORFOLK, Va. — With cases like Angelina Resendiz making headlines, questions are growing about the future of military recruitment and how the armed forces can better protect women in uniform.

Advocates and female veterans say that while more women are stepping up to serve — with the Military Times reporting an increase in female enlistment over the past year — safety remains a major concern.

“We want to make sure the SHARP program is in place so that those service members know what to do in this type of situation,” said Ana Luisa Carrillo-Tapia, a member of the LULAC National Military and Veterans Committee, referring to the Sexual Harassment Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program.

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