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Civilians, service members recognized for excellence in sexual assault prevention, victim advocacy
May 23, 2023 — The Defense Department recognized a group of service members and civilians for their outstanding work toward sexual assault prevention and victim support during an award ceremony at the Pentagon. Staff Sgt. Erika Feliciano from Brooke Army Medical Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston was one of the recipients of the 2023 Liz Blanc Exceptional SAPR VA of the Year Award... MORE

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'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.

New reporting options for sexual harassment victims
October 12, 2022 — Uniformed Airmen and Guardians who experience sexual harassment now have the option to file a restricted or unrestricted report with the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) office to access advocacy services and supportive referrals. This change now allows members to seek support services for both sexual harassment and sexual assault from one office. ... MORE

JBSA members find self-care, healing through Wet Paint Project
September 3, 2021 — The Wet Paint Project gives survivors of sexual assault and violence, and those professionals and volunteers helping them in the SAPR program, the opportunity to raise awareness and prevention of sexual assault by creating abstract art pieces... MORE

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response in time of COVID-19
May 21, 2020 — With the implementation of shelter-in-place orders nationwide and new schedules for those still working, citizens at home have an increased risk of severe interpersonal and intrapersonal conflicts, such as sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse and suicide, and those continuing to report for duty have relational difficulties to overcome as well. This is the first in a series about risk and resilience. Resources can be found at the bottom of the article. Please do not be afraid to reach out if you need help! ... MORE

Volunteer advocates encourage sexual assault victims to become survivors
February 13, 2020 — One of the readily available support options for victims of sexual assault at Joint Base San Antonio are Volunteer Victim Advocates. These dedicated, trained volunteers are available to meet with victims 24/7 and can provide support until full-time Sexual Assault Prevention and Response personnel become available... MORE

Air Force Basic Military Training continues to fine-tune program with major modernizations
June 6, 2019 — As part of the Basic Military Training curriculum revamp centered on readiness and lethality, airmanship, fitness and the warrior ethos, multiple changes to training are set to begin this summer. BMT is set to receive close to 9,000 M4 training rifles and after renovations to the combat arms range are completed, BMT will switch from the M16 weapons familiarization course to the M4 weapons qualification course... MORE

U.S. Air Force basic military training trainees practice assembling and disassembling their M-16 trainer weapon at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland May 2. Airmen must know how to fix malfunctions in order to continue the fight and protect their fellow Wingman. Basic military training is an eight-week course designed to challenge Airmen mentally and physically.

JBSA-Fort Sam Houston hosts Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Summit
April 22, 2019 — Lt. Gen. Jeffrey S. Buchanan, U.S. Army North (Fifth Army) commanding general, and senior leaders from the Joint Base San Antonio community hosted the 3rd Annual Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention (SHARP)/Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Summit at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center April 3 to discuss current topics in sexual assault awareness and prevention... MORE

Senior service commanders from throughout Joint Base San Antonio signed the Commanders' Proclamation during the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Summit at the Fort Sam Houston Community Center April 3. The event helped command teams across JBSA and the Sexual Assault first responders to gain a better understanding of sexual assault trends and gain knowledge from subject matter experts. By signing the proclamation, the leaders across JBSA commit to work together to educate our community about supporting survivors and standing against harmful attitudes and actions, and not be bystanders.

Victim Advocates and their role in resiliency
September 27, 2018 — When Airmen become victims of violence, the mission is affected. To make sure these victims are supported in their time of need, members of the Air Force’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Victim Advocate program remain ready to assist 24/7... MORE

All Airmen should be aware of what resources are available for victims and know what role they can play in prevention and response. Sexual assault is extremely traumatizing and can affect an Airman’s well-being and ability to complete the mission. At every base, Airmen have access to a SAPR office staffed by professionals to address the needs of victims.

Sexual Assault Prevention and Response empowers, supports Airmen
September 13, 2018 — Across the Air Force, Airmen and their families have access to Sexual Assault Prevention and Response or Family Advocacy Program resources to get support and guidance on how to move forward. Sexual assault can be a deeply traumatizing event in anyone’s life. It can affect their well-being, change their behavior, and affect Airmen’s ability to complete the mission... MORE

JBSA offers various resources in dealing with harassment and assault
January 19, 2018 — Programs and resource assistance, such as Green Dot training, offer members in the Joint Base San Antonio community with available help in dealing with harassment and assault... MORE

Programs and resource assistance, such as Green Dot training, offer members in the Joint Base San Antonio community with available help in dealing with harassment and assault.

Stopping Sexual Assault – Not Just in April
April 5, 2017 — The truth is, the vast majority of Airmen we serve alongside have never – and will never – sexually assault another person in their lifetime. Let me say it again for the people in the back – the vast majority of our Airmen HAVE NEVER and WILL NEVER harm another person. Hard stop... MORE

During a recent message to Airmen, Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright addresses Airmen about the responsibility that every Airman has to stop sexual assault. (Courtesy photo)