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- Hello, I'm Colonel Jennifer Walkawicz

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the commander of the 733rd
Mission Support Group.

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Today, I would like to emphasize

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the importance of
eliminating sexual assault

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and sexual harassment
throughout our ranks.

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We must all take this opportunity

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to remind ourselves why ridding our ranks

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of sexual assault and
harassment is so critical.

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Not only does it impact mission readiness,

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but it deeply erodes unit cohesion.

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During the month of April,
our service men and women

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and our civilians will come together

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and raise our voices
against sexual assault.

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You see, sexual assault is
not limited to just rape.

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It includes any type of
sexual contact or behavior

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that occurs without explicit consent.

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We must change the culture,

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we must pay closer
attention to this crime,

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and we must get involved
in finding a solution.

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For 2019, the Army's Sexual
Assault Awareness Prevention

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Month theme, is SHARP:
Shaping a Culture of Trust,

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Protecting our People
Protects Our Mission.

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- I'm Colonel Fred Crist,

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commander of the 597th
Transportation Brigade.

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I wholeheartedly support the Army's

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Sexual Harassment Assault
Response and Prevention program

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and expect the same level of commitment

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from the soldiers, sailors,

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and civilians within our command.

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As we support the Army's effort

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to eliminate sexual assaults
and sexual harassments,

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the 597th raises awareness of
this crime through education.

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It is through awareness and education

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that we learn to recognize instances

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of sexual assault and harassment

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and know how to intervene
immediately when necessary.

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As we remain diligent in our efforts,

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I ask that you stand with us this month

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in promoting the Army's SHARP program.

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- I'm Command Sergeant
Major Brian O'Leary,

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command sergeant major of the
597th Transportation Brigade.

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This year's SHARP's slogan is
Shaping a Culture of Trust.

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This is more than just a slogan.

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It's a credible promise and commitment

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by every soldier, every leader,

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and every civilian in our command

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that we will do our part to recognize,

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investigate, and punish instances

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of sexual assault and harassment

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in order to eliminate
these acts from our Army.

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The month of April is Sexual Assault

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and Awareness Prevention Month.

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Please join the soldiers,
sailors, and civilians

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of the 597th Transportation Brigade

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as we support the events of this month

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and raise awareness of the SHARP program

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and resources available.

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- [Together] Shaping a Culture
of Trust, rapid support.

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- I'm Colonel Beth Behn, the commander

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of the 7th Transportation
Brigade (Expeditionary).

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The theme for this year's
Sexual Assault Awareness

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and Prevention Month is
Shaping a Culture of Trust.

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Protecting our People
Protects Our Mission.

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Here at the 7th Transportation
Brigade (Expeditionary),

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we build trust by
remembering our core values

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and reinforcing them each
day to strengthen our force.

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Not in Our Army is not just a slogan.

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It's what we fight for every day

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to protect victims of sexual
harassment and sexual assault

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and hold accountable those
who violate our values.

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- Hi, I'm Command Sergeant
Major Bradley Schemmel,

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the command sergeant major

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for the 7th Transportation
Brigade (Expeditionary).

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We are a team with a shared sense

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of ownership in all that we do.

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As resolute soldiers and
leaders of character,

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we must build trust amongst our ranks

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and understand that treating others

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with dignity and respect
equates to mutual trust.

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Trust is the bedrock
of our Army profession.

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- [Together] We are resolute.

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- Hello, I'm Rick Zampelli,

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the commander of the
128th Aviation Brigade.

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- And I'm Gerardo Gonzalez,

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the 128th Aviation Brigade
command sergeant major.

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- As we begin Sexual Assault
and Awareness Prevention Month,

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we are excited to have the opportunity

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to talk with you on the importance

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of fostering trust and
support to the Army values.

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Trust, the foundation of teamwork,

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is essential for the Army

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to successfully accomplish its mission.

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The nation has placed
its trust and confidence

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in the Army and every soldier

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to support and defend the
Constitution of the United States,

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and we trust that every leader and soldier

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will serve with character
and remain committed

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to the Army, its mission,
and our soldiers.

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Trust and teamwork are
two hallmark qualities

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that transcend every
exceptional organization

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from the best professional
and college sports teams

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to serving in the most
extreme sport of all,

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the United States Army.

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- To maintain this
trust, we all must adhere

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to the Army values and treat everyone

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in a fair, respectful,
and dignified manner.

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Every one of our
teammates have volunteered

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to serve, defend, and protect
the United States of America.

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Violating their trust would
have a long-term impact

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to our most precious
resources: our soldiers.

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We all must remain committed
to upholding the trust

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of our nation and fellow teammates

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and remain leaders of character.

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- I'm Lieutenant Colonel Vince Meyers,

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commander of the the
McDonald Army Health Center.

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- I am Commander Sergeant
Major Hector D. Santiago,

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the command sergeant major here

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at McDonald Army Health Center.

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- Sexual assault has
no place in this Army.

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It degrades readiness, and it's against

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everything the Army stands for.

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- Bottom line, we are part

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of an organization
that's founded on trust.

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Sexual assault violates that trust,

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and without that trust, we
can't have the confidence

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of soldiers here and abroad.

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- Every leader in every
organization can do,

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must do everything to eradicate

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sexual assault from every formation.

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- [Command Sgt. Maj. Santiago]
Sexual assault prevention

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is vital in being a force multiplier

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in not only increasing readiness

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but ensuring that our
soldiers and families

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receive the best and safest care possible.

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- It will take everyone across the Army

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to ensure that our formations are free

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of sexual assault and sexual harassment.

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It will take you and everyone next to you

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to ensure that we meet this intent.

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- It's a team sport.

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Every player is needed
to be a successful team.

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