WEBVTT 00:00.542 --> 00:02.019 ^- Greetings 103rd team. 00:02.019 --> 00:05.145 ^There are many things happening this month of April. 00:05.145 --> 00:06.145 Every April, 00:06.720 --> 00:09.803 we recognize Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention month. 00:09.803 --> 00:11.298 Although there is one month dedicated 00:11.298 --> 00:13.840 to raise awareness for sexual assault, 00:13.840 --> 00:17.285 this is on-going effort every month of the year. 00:17.285 --> 00:21.305 This year's theme is titled 'Shaping a Culture of Trust' 00:21.305 --> 00:24.629 because trust is the bed rock of our Army. 00:24.629 --> 00:26.952 Trust reflects confidence and faith. 00:26.952 --> 00:29.766 Additionally, we need trust between our soldiers, 00:29.766 --> 00:33.871 our leaders, their families, and the American people. 00:33.871 --> 00:35.263 Soldiers should feel comfortable 00:35.263 --> 00:36.871 approaching their chain of command 00:36.871 --> 00:39.121 to report a sexual assault. 00:39.979 --> 00:43.175 The 103 ESC is committed to empowering our soldiers 00:43.175 --> 00:48.092 to have strength and courage to report these tragic events. 00:48.238 --> 00:49.354 Intervention is the key 00:49.354 --> 00:53.211 to eradicating sexual assaults within our ranks. 00:53.211 --> 00:54.628 It is critical that all soldiers 00:54.628 --> 00:57.777 have the confidence and faith in themselves 00:57.777 --> 01:00.717 that when they observe or hear something inappropriate 01:00.717 --> 01:02.633 they a make an on the spot correction. 01:02.633 --> 01:07.102 Thus, they can help prevent a potential sexual assault. 01:07.102 --> 01:09.291 Intervention is also at the leadership level, 01:09.291 --> 01:11.643 because as leaders it is our responsibility 01:11.643 --> 01:13.816 to know our soldiers, their behavior, 01:13.816 --> 01:15.950 and if they are withdrawing. 01:15.950 --> 01:18.353 It is every soldier and Army civilian's responsibility 01:18.353 --> 01:23.103 to foster a climate free of harassment and sexual assault 01:23.817 --> 01:26.734 and earn the trust of our soldiers. 01:26.853 --> 01:30.107 Also, April is the month of the military child. 01:30.107 --> 01:32.870 So this is and opportunity to honor the commitment, 01:32.870 --> 01:35.322 contributions, and sacrifices made 01:35.322 --> 01:38.833 by approximately two million military children. 01:38.833 --> 01:41.636 Army children are committed to supporting their soldier, 01:41.636 --> 01:44.575 their family, and this great nation. 01:44.575 --> 01:46.599 Strong and resilient Army children 01:46.599 --> 01:49.308 are essential to the success of the Army's mission 01:49.308 --> 01:52.164 and vital to the part of the Army's ability 01:52.164 --> 01:55.164 to stand together with our soldiers. 01:55.215 --> 01:57.282 Army children are strong, resilient, 01:57.282 --> 02:01.340 and able to adapt to present and future challenges. 02:01.340 --> 02:05.822 Lastly, 15 through 21 April is Volunteer Appreciation Week. 02:05.822 --> 02:08.112 President Nixon established National Volunteer Week 02:08.112 --> 02:09.195 back in 1974. 02:10.476 --> 02:13.309 Then, in 1985 the Army established 02:13.424 --> 02:15.847 the Volunteer Coordinator Program. 02:15.847 --> 02:19.227 As you know, volunteers are essential to the Army's mission, 02:19.227 --> 02:21.744 because they can increase reign-ness of our soldiers 02:21.744 --> 02:25.163 and units by lifting spirits in the Army community 02:25.163 --> 02:26.746 and touching lives. 02:27.018 --> 02:29.483 The Army recognizes and appreciates the commitments, 02:29.483 --> 02:32.950 contributions, and sacrifices of our volunteers. 02:32.950 --> 02:34.945 Let's have a safe and successful April, 02:34.945 --> 02:37.402 as we take time to observe these items. 02:37.402 --> 02:38.764 And later in the month, 02:38.764 --> 02:40.655 I'll share a post on our celebration 02:40.655 --> 02:44.988 of the Army Reserves' 110 year birthday on 23 April. 02:45.254 --> 02:48.753 Stay resilient, stay awesome, stay Army strong. 02:48.753 --> 02:49.670 We succeed.