Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDS, are an infection transmitted through sexual contact, caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. In 2016, it was reported that military STD rates rose, mostly because of the Navy and Marines. What goes on overseas and stay with you a lifetime.

In the military if a member knowingly passes an STD to another person  they could face nonjudicial punishment under Article 15 of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.