April 2012 Nationally, Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) occurs in April and commits to raising awareness and promoting the prevention of sexual violence through use of special events and public education. SAAM provides commands/installations an annual opportunity to highlight Department of Defense (DoD) and Service policies addressing sexual assault prevention and … [Read more...]
Month of the Military Child: Heroes for the Future, April 2012
April is designated as the Month of the Military Child, underscoring the important role military children play in the armed forces community. The Month of the Military Child is an opportunity to recognize military children and youth for their heroism, character, courage, sacrifices and continued resilience. Military installations, organizations and communities have created … [Read more...]
DOD Implements New Changes to Sexual Assault Response
April 2, 2012 By Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr. American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The Defense Department has refined new methods to aid sexual assault victims whether reporting a crime or seeking assistance as they transition from service, the director of the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office said here March 30. “We have several new options … [Read more...]
Military Must Keep ‘Bond of Trust’ With Troops, Families
April 2, 2012 By Elaine Sanchez American Forces Press Service WASHINGTON – The military is defined by a bond of trust -- between service members, their families and their communities -- that must remain unbroken, the military’s top officer said here today. “If we do that one thing, think about our profession as united with a common bond of trust, and commit … to earning it … [Read more...]
Marine receives Silver Star for actions in Afghanistan
April 2, 2012 By Lance Cpl. Timothy Childers, 15th MEU MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Calif. — The parade deck at San Mateo was filled with Marines March 29, as Sgt. Ryan T. Sotelo, a San Mateo, Calif. native, was awarded the Silver Star. He was honored for the actions he took as a squad leader with Company K, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment while deployed to Sangin … [Read more...]