Joint Base Andrews leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation

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Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. The signed proclamation formally recognized April as the month to increase awareness and education regarding SAAP for the base's military and civilian members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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JBA leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation

Col. Todd E. Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, signs the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. The signed proclamation formally recognized April as the month to increase awareness and education regarding SAAP for the base's military and civilian members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

Senior leaders at Joint Base Andrews, Md., pose for a group photo following the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing on March 15, 2023. The leaders signed the proclamation to formally recognize April as the month to increase awareness and education about sexual assault awareness and prevention for the military community at JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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JBA leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation

Senior leaders at Joint Base Andrews, Md., pose for a group photo following the annual Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation signing on March 15, 2023. The leaders signed the proclamation to formally recognize April as the month to increase awareness and education about sexual assault awareness and prevention for the military community at JBA. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

A signed proclamation to designate April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is on display at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. Though SAAP is emphasized in April, it is a Department of Defense priority throughout the year that focuses on creating a culture to eliminate sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

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JBA leaders sign Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month proclamation

A signed proclamation to designate April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month is on display at Joint Base Andrews, Md., March 15, 2023. Though SAAP is emphasized in April, it is a Department of Defense priority throughout the year that focuses on creating a culture to eliminate sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Pate)

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. –

Joint Base Andrews senior leaders signed a proclamation designating April as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month on March 15.

Col. Todd Randolph, 316th Wing and installation commander, Col. Gregory D. Buchanan, 459th Air Refueling Wing commander, and Lt. Col. Richard N. Derohab, Air Force Office of Special Investigations 7th Field Investigations Squadron commander, took turns signing the proclamation.

The Department of Defense observes SAAP to emphasize the need for individuals at all levels to commit to preventing sexual violence and to bolster prevention, increase reporting, and promote advocacy for a safer DoD Community.

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