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Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Sabrina Singh Holds a Press Briefing

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Media Roundtable on Annual Report of Sexual Assault in the Military

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Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III delivers a message to the force for Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Austin's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Message

Austin's Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Message

About 50 New Hampshire Guardsmen and civilians participated in the 8th annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month 5K on April 7, 2024, at the state military reservation in Concord, N.H. People walked, ran and rucked a 3.1-mile loop around the city in a show of support. Army 1st Lt. Christian Urrutia of Joint Force Headquarters finished first with a time of 21:15. (U.S. Air National Guard video by Master Sgt. Charles Johnston)

New Hampshire National Guard Hosts 5K

New Hampshire National Guard Hosts 5K

U.S. Marine Corps Brig. Gen. Jason Woodworth, the commanding general of Marine Corps Installations West, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, and Heather Guerrero, the sexual assault response coordinator for MCI-West, MCB Camp Pendleton, speak on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at MCB Camp Pendleton, California, March 19, 2024. April is dedicated to raising public awareness about sexual violence and educating the community on how to prevent it. The DoD observes SAAPM by focusing on creating the appropriate culture to eliminate sexual assault and requiring a personal commitment from all service members. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Adrian Estrada)

Step Forward, Prevent, Report, Advocate

Step Forward, Prevent, Report, Advocate

Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander Rear Adm. Guido Valdes discusses the importance of raising awareness about and preventing sexual assault and harassment, while signing a proclamation designating April 2024 as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month.

Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

Naval Medical Forces Pacific Commander on Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention

"Change Through Unity: Empower. Protect. Prevent." This is the unified message from Lt. Gen. Jody Daniels, Chief of Army Reserve and Commanding General, Maj. Gen. Gene J. LeBeouf, Deputy Commanding General for Army Reserve, and Command Sgt. Major Andrew Lombardo, Command Sergeant Major for the Army Reserve. April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM), and senior leaders are dedicated to highlighting the power of acts that can bolster prevention, increase reporting, and promote advocacy for a safer U.S. Army Reserve. "We are committed now, and always, to ensuring that our Army Reserve Soldiers are able to serve their country in an environment that is fully aligned with all Army values."

Army Emphasizes Change Through Unity

Army Emphasizes Change Through Unity

The 593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command, Col. Kelvin L. Cotman, delivers a message about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) during their opening ceremony. Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, the Army Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP) program reinforces every member of the Army team’s responsibility to prevent sexual assault, sexual harassment, and associated retaliation, while ensuring professional, compassionate, and comprehensive care and support if these incidents occur. (U.S. Army video by Pfc. Sar Paw, 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Holds Ceremony

593rd Expeditionary Sustainment Command Holds Ceremony

U.S. Marine Corps Maj. Gen Thomas B. Savage, commanding general of Marine Air-Ground Task Force Training Command, Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center, and Sgt. Maj Ryan W. Meltesen, sergeant major of MAGTFTC, MCAGCC, speak about Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at MCAGCC, March 21, 2024. April 2024 marks the 20th annual Department of Defense observance of SAAPM. As part of the Marine Corps’ dedication to eliminating incidents of sexual assault, MCAGCC uses this time to draw attention to the fact that sexual violence is still prevalent within our ranks (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Makayla Elizalde and Cpl. Hunter Wagner)

Marines Stand Together

Marines Stand Together

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Command Message from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Commander Army Brig. Gen. Gail Atkins and Deputy Commander Kenneth Watson.

DLA Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Message

DLA Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Message

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