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Commentary: Overcoming abuse
April 5, 2024 — I joined the U.S. Air Force when I was 38 years old. My life's purpose aligned with their basic principles of honesty, quality, and service before self, which made joining the military a great professional choice. For 10 years I was a stay-at-home mother; prior to that, I worked as an interpreter, an English teacher in Brazil, a co-owner of a transportation company that I helped launch, and in the marketing and healthcare sectors. I also developed a strong interest in managing a nonprofit ministry that supports abuse victims. This is my Air Force story; why despite my difficult life experiences and many jobs I had, I chose to become an Airman... MORE

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari, 49th Wing Public Affairs journeyman, poses for a photo at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, April 3, 2024. Ferrari shared her experiences that ultimately led to her joining the Air Force, exemplifying resiliency and the ability to overcome hardships and traumatic experiences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antonio Salfran)

Changes in domestic violence response highlight Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 29, 2023 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall directed changes to bolster the Department of the Air Force's domestic violence prevention and response efforts. In alignment with Domestic Violence Awareness Month, these changes highlight the DAF's ongoing commitment to focusing on the experience of survivors and reducing instances of domestic violence... MORE

'Connect To Care': Providing support to Airmen, Guardians, family members
December 16, 2022 — Connect to Care is a new approach to providing support for Airmen, Guardians, and their families in which all providers, regardless of area of responsibility, will personally guide each individual or group to the support services they need... MORE

. Airmen ran at the base fitness center to promote mental health and suicide awareness.

Department of the Air Force launches Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors
August 4, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force launched the Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program at seven installations Aug. 1, including Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, to evaluate the effectiveness of a new, more holistic approach for responding to and assisting survivors of sexual assault, sexual harassment, domestic violence, stalking and cyber harassment... MORE

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
September 30, 2021 — To help bring awareness to National Domestic Violence Awareness Month and provide support to victims and survivors, the Joint Base San Antonio Violence Prevention Program is hosting and supporting a number of events for the month... MORE

Preventing domestic violence during COVID-19 pandemic
April 15, 2020 — The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in global stay-at-home directives. This can place additional stress on family relationships and can make existing negative situations worse. Keeping military members and their families safe is a critical priority during these challenging times... MORE

The color purple helps shed light on domestic violence
October 3, 2019 — Five buildings throughout Joint Base San Antonio are bathed in purple light each night this month, a reminder to the base community of violent acts that tear families and relationships apart and often have a ripple effect that lasts through the victim’s lifetime... MORE

The Taj Mahal at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph is illuminated in purple throughout October in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. In the military, domestic violence prevention is critical because of abuse's impact on families and the mission.