What was the Tailhook Scandal?
The Tailhook Scandal was a military scandal which took place in 1991, but the implications of the event were so far-reaching that they continue to be felt in the military, especially in the Navy. Numerous careers were destroyed as a result of the Tailhook Scandal, and the incident still carries a heavy stigma. The event also attracted widespread public attention, as it highlighted gender issues in the Navy and Marines, and raised questions about the efficacy of the military justice system.
