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Service members and their families from units stationed at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Cherry Point participate in the Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Month (SAAM) 5K at MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina, April 5, 2019. The run is intended to raise awareness about the threat of sexual assault and how to combat it. (U.S. Marine Corps Video by Sgt. Cody H. Shepard) For more information please follow the link: https://mccscherrypoint.com/programs/behavioral-health/sexual-abuse-assault/sapr/ Sexual Assault Prevention & Response (SAPR) The Department of Defense’s sexual assault policy is that this crime has no place in the United States Armed Forces. Our men and women serving throughout the world deserve nothing less. Their leaders, both military and civilian, are committed to maintaining a workplace environment that rejects sexual assault and reinforces a culture of prevention, response and accountability. Together we can achieve a culture free of sexual assault. Local Resources 24/7 Sexual Assault Support Line 252-665-4713 Marine & Family Programs Bldg. 232 252-466-4401 Military Medical Treatment Facility Emergency Room Naval Clinic Cherry Point (252) 466-0266 Naval Hospital Camp Lejeune (910) 450-4300 Civilian Treatment Facility Emergency Room Carolina East Medical Facility (252) 633-8111 Carteret General Hospital (252) 808- 6000 PMO Bldg. 294 252-466-5328 NCIS Bldg. 1699 2nd Floor 252-466-7412 Installation Legal Center Bldg. 219 Victim’s Legal Counsel (252) 466-5649 DoD Safe Helpline (Confidential support for victims of sexual assault in the DoD community) 1-877-955-5247 or Text “Installation Name” to 55-247 www.safehelpline.org Local Civilian Sexual Assault Crisis Center Promise Place (Craven County Rape Crisis) (252) 636-3381 Carteret County Rape Crisis Program (252) 725-4040

Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C., hosts the annual Sexual Assault and Awareness Month 5K run April 7, 2017. The run is designed to bring people together in order to raise awareness on sexual assault. “This is about awareness and prevention,” said Brig. Gen. Matthew Glavy. “This is about rededicating ourselves as Marines and as Sailors to doing the right thing and protecting each other to protect our mission.” More than 1,100 service members and members of the community came together to show their support and participate in the event. Glavy is the commanding general of the 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Cody Lemons/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tyler D. Shiels, a low altitude air defense gunner assigned to 2nd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Bravo Battery, explains 2nd LAAD’s role during Red Flag at Tonopah Test Range, Nev., July 23, 2015. Red Flag is an advanced aerial combat exercise to train U.S., NATO, and other allied countries for air combat situations. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Juanenrique Owings/RELEASED)

Marines and Sailors aboard Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz.,participated in a motorcycle ride for sexual assault awareness month, April 30. The ride was part of a way to show awareness to the community. Available in High Definition.

SgtMaj of the Marine Corps Micheal P. Barrett addresses sexual assault prevention and response within the Marine Corps in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM), and its 2013 theme of "We own it. We solve it--together." Also available in high definition