Yesterday, April 22, marked a year since the death of Fort Hood soldier Spc. Vanessa Guillen sparked national outcry and criticism of the base’s treatment of soldiers. Now, the base works to battle its toxic culture with the implementation of new programs to build back trust between soldiers and leaders while identifying early warnings of sex crimes. “We got a culture that we are trying to improve right now where it’s okay to seek that help,” said Maj. Gabriela Thompson. However, critics of the base are skeptical that the programs won’t work to prevent sexual assault and harassment. “My worry is again this is an opportunity for them to say that they are doing something and not be held accountable for their past failures,” said Col. Don Christensen, president of Protect Our Defenders. Meanwhile, the Guillen family continues to demand justice saying the Army hasn’t done enough to protect soldiers from violence and demand Congress pass the “I Am Vanessa Guillen Act,” which would reform th...