The confiscated material was a collage of Galvan's emotions and thoughts, including her growing acceptance of herself as a lesbian. The military began a full investigation, based on her writings, that targeted as many as 30 women. She and two others were brought up on charges of homosexuality (Moss 36).

             The entire process described in the article is referred to as "lesbian baiting" (Moss 37). This refers to the way that homosexual relationships are not allowed in the military. At the same time though, the armed forces are not allowed to ask recruits whether they are homosexual or to discriminate on the basis of sexuality. The end result is that homosexuals are allowed in the military, but homosexual behavior is not allowed. The process of lesbian baiting becomes a way to force homosexuals out of the military by alleging that they are engaging in homosexual behavior. In ways similar to what Galvan experienced, female homosexuals are often targeted, with the potential for charges of homosexuality used to force them to leave the military. This occurrence is part of a culture with ingrained ideas on gender and sexuality. These issues will be further considered by looking at the sexual harassment of women by men.

             The sexual harassment of women by men is a significant issue in the military, not only because it occurs, but also because the threat of being charged with homosexuality is used to coerce women into having sex. One article reports that 18 percent of women in the Army have been subject to sexual harassment in the form of being coerced into having sex. Another 47 percent say that they have received unwanted sexual harassment (Newman). The sexual harassment of women in the military became a major public issue during the 1996 Aberdeen Proving Ground scandal. This scandal revealed that female trainees at the Aberdeen Proving Ground were being sexually harassed by male drill sergeants.