 We belong to one of the most distinguished warfighting organizations the world has ever known. That said, when I see surveys that show the submarine's perceived retaliation after reporting a sexual assault, I have trouble reconciling that with what I know to be true, that the overwhelming majority marines will do anything to protect a fellow marine. If you see someone being abused, hazed, slandered online, punished, or targeted because they reported misconduct or a crime, you should intervene and report it. Retaliation harms victims, witnesses, and first responders. It also discourages others from coming forward to report. Retaliation hurts our core. If a marine reports misconduct or any crime, they deserve as a fellow marine to be supported, assisted, and treated with respect.