1 00:00:00,479 --> 00:00:03,029 Welcome on behalf of Miss Beth Foster , 2 00:00:03,039 --> 00:00:05,095 Executive Director , Office of Force 3 00:00:05,095 --> 00:00:07,261 Resiliency and Doctor Nate Galbraith , 4 00:00:07,261 --> 00:00:09,372 Acting Director of Sap O . Welcome to 5 00:00:09,372 --> 00:00:11,372 this year's presentation of the Liz 6 00:00:11,372 --> 00:00:13,206 Blanc Exceptional sexual assault 7 00:00:13,206 --> 00:00:15,483 Response coordinator of the year award , 8 00:00:15,483 --> 00:00:17,428 the Liz Blanc , exceptional sapper 9 00:00:17,428 --> 00:00:19,539 victim advocate of the year award and 10 00:00:19,539 --> 00:00:21,761 the Promoting excellence and Prevention 11 00:00:21,761 --> 00:00:23,817 Award . I'm Rachel Thanos and I have 12 00:00:23,817 --> 00:00:26,095 the privilege of being your MC . Today . 13 00:00:26,095 --> 00:00:28,039 Please rise for the arrival of the 14 00:00:28,039 --> 00:00:30,206 official party and remain standing for 15 00:00:30,206 --> 00:00:32,372 the playing of the national anthem and 16 00:00:32,372 --> 00:00:34,483 the invocation by Pentagon chaplain , 17 00:00:34,483 --> 00:00:35,872 Lieutenant Colonel Lee . 18 00:00:43,909 --> 00:00:45,076 You look like that , 19 00:01:07,930 --> 00:01:08,930 right ? 20 00:02:09,238 --> 00:02:11,389 Ladies and gentlemen , please join me 21 00:02:11,399 --> 00:02:14,979 in prayer , Almighty 22 00:02:14,990 --> 00:02:18,110 God , our to our father . We lift our 23 00:02:18,119 --> 00:02:20,889 hearts in sincere thanksgiving for 24 00:02:20,899 --> 00:02:23,360 allowing us such a beautiful and 25 00:02:23,369 --> 00:02:26,210 precious day . Today , we are also 26 00:02:26,220 --> 00:02:28,809 thankful for your grace that blesses 27 00:02:28,820 --> 00:02:31,360 our daily lives , family 28 00:02:31,619 --> 00:02:35,550 workplaces and our homeland . Lord . As 29 00:02:35,559 --> 00:02:38,770 we gathered here today to celebrate the 30 00:02:38,779 --> 00:02:41,500 annual Sexual assault Prevention and 31 00:02:41,509 --> 00:02:45,020 Response award , we are reminded of how 32 00:02:45,029 --> 00:02:47,960 important it is for us working together 33 00:02:48,240 --> 00:02:51,160 to create and maintain an environment 34 00:02:51,169 --> 00:02:54,600 of dignity , respect and inclusiveness 35 00:02:54,740 --> 00:02:56,684 through all our communities in the 36 00:02:56,684 --> 00:02:59,990 Department of Defense Lord , we pray 37 00:03:00,210 --> 00:03:02,589 that our military community will always 38 00:03:02,600 --> 00:03:05,750 work as a team to reduce and eliminate 39 00:03:05,759 --> 00:03:09,139 sexual assault to all recipients who 40 00:03:09,149 --> 00:03:12,110 will be recognized today . Lord , we 41 00:03:12,119 --> 00:03:15,690 give them a sense of pride in the 42 00:03:15,699 --> 00:03:18,479 accomplishment and continue to bless 43 00:03:18,490 --> 00:03:21,210 them , Lord with a character , to be 44 00:03:21,220 --> 00:03:24,830 truthful and honest , the wisdom to 45 00:03:24,839 --> 00:03:28,309 handle the victim response cases wisely 46 00:03:28,589 --> 00:03:31,350 and the courage to always strive to 47 00:03:31,360 --> 00:03:34,600 make our world a better place . We ask 48 00:03:34,610 --> 00:03:37,630 this in your most holy name . Amen . 49 00:03:44,300 --> 00:03:48,009 Please be seated . It's now with great 50 00:03:48,020 --> 00:03:50,131 pleasure that we recognize our senior 51 00:03:50,131 --> 00:03:52,131 leaders who have joined us today to 52 00:03:52,131 --> 00:03:54,409 support their service award recipients . 53 00:03:54,409 --> 00:03:56,520 Your support is greatly appreciated . 54 00:03:56,979 --> 00:03:59,090 Ladies and gentlemen , please welcome 55 00:03:59,090 --> 00:04:01,201 the acting director of S aro , Doctor 56 00:04:01,201 --> 00:04:02,201 Nate Galbraith . 57 00:04:10,830 --> 00:04:13,630 All righty glasses , glasses , glasses . 58 00:04:13,639 --> 00:04:15,929 All right , good morning . And thank 59 00:04:15,940 --> 00:04:18,369 you so much for joining us today as the 60 00:04:18,380 --> 00:04:20,329 department recognizes some very 61 00:04:20,339 --> 00:04:22,799 dedicated individuals . This 62 00:04:22,809 --> 00:04:24,809 recognition ceremony allows us the 63 00:04:24,820 --> 00:04:28,390 opportunity to say thank you . Thank 64 00:04:28,399 --> 00:04:30,399 you to the dedicated sexual assault 65 00:04:30,399 --> 00:04:32,121 response coordinators , victim 66 00:04:32,121 --> 00:04:35,010 advocates and , and uh who demonstrated 67 00:04:35,019 --> 00:04:37,241 passion and excellence , leading sexual 68 00:04:37,241 --> 00:04:38,908 assault advocacy and response 69 00:04:38,908 --> 00:04:40,852 initiatives in the field . It also 70 00:04:40,852 --> 00:04:43,149 allows us to say thank you to the 71 00:04:43,160 --> 00:04:45,549 dedicated folks who positively impacted 72 00:04:45,559 --> 00:04:47,670 the sexual assault prevention efforts 73 00:04:47,670 --> 00:04:49,448 on an installation , a deployed 74 00:04:49,448 --> 00:04:51,670 environment or in a reserve component . 75 00:04:51,899 --> 00:04:55,559 Dod Sapo held our first award ceremony 76 00:04:55,570 --> 00:04:58,869 for Sarks back in 2009 in a little tiny 77 00:04:58,880 --> 00:05:02,809 hallway upstairs . It was a small group 78 00:05:02,820 --> 00:05:05,190 but one so deserving of praise for a 79 00:05:05,200 --> 00:05:08,309 program that was barely four years old . 80 00:05:08,549 --> 00:05:12,380 And now 15 years later , I am so 81 00:05:12,390 --> 00:05:14,501 pleased that this effort has grown to 82 00:05:14,501 --> 00:05:16,390 include VA S and our provision 83 00:05:16,399 --> 00:05:18,859 professionals . Every year , I continue 84 00:05:18,869 --> 00:05:21,109 to be very impressed by the work our 85 00:05:21,119 --> 00:05:23,700 pro profession , prevention and 86 00:05:23,709 --> 00:05:26,220 response uh professionals accomplish 87 00:05:26,230 --> 00:05:28,940 and what a volume of work this year . 88 00:05:29,640 --> 00:05:33,359 This year , there were 8515 sexual 89 00:05:33,369 --> 00:05:36,070 assault reports handled by Sarks and VA 90 00:05:36,079 --> 00:05:37,820 S . There were also 91 00:05:37,829 --> 00:05:41,589 3324 sapper related 92 00:05:41,600 --> 00:05:44,109 inquiries . Our new way to account for 93 00:05:44,119 --> 00:05:46,739 all of those hypothetical conversations , 94 00:05:46,750 --> 00:05:48,850 phone calls or knocks on the office 95 00:05:48,859 --> 00:05:51,040 door from someone who has a friend uh 96 00:05:51,049 --> 00:05:54,279 who wants to know more . There were 97 00:05:54,290 --> 00:05:57,829 736 expedited transfer requests for 98 00:05:57,839 --> 00:06:00,209 service members who needed to move to 99 00:06:00,220 --> 00:06:04,200 help their healing . And there were 695 100 00:06:04,209 --> 00:06:06,098 submissions to the catch a serial 101 00:06:06,098 --> 00:06:08,160 offender program for victims who 102 00:06:08,170 --> 00:06:10,392 weren't quite ready to participate in , 103 00:06:10,392 --> 00:06:12,799 in , in an investigation but wanted us 104 00:06:12,809 --> 00:06:15,779 to know who their offender was . And 105 00:06:15,790 --> 00:06:18,600 finally , there were 600 sexual assault , 106 00:06:18,609 --> 00:06:20,665 forensic exams conducted for service 107 00:06:20,665 --> 00:06:22,829 members who were willing to undergo a 108 00:06:22,839 --> 00:06:25,299 very personal and intrusive procedure 109 00:06:25,309 --> 00:06:27,531 to help us better identify and document 110 00:06:27,531 --> 00:06:29,679 evidence of the crime , the common 111 00:06:29,690 --> 00:06:31,912 factor in all these numbers . Well , of 112 00:06:31,912 --> 00:06:33,746 course , we never forget victims 113 00:06:33,746 --> 00:06:35,940 requesting assistance . Every one of 114 00:06:35,950 --> 00:06:37,950 these actions represents assistance 115 00:06:37,950 --> 00:06:39,894 rendered by a dedicated response . 116 00:06:39,894 --> 00:06:41,940 Professional . And oftentimes not 117 00:06:41,950 --> 00:06:44,670 during the hours of 9 to 5 , victim 118 00:06:44,679 --> 00:06:47,709 assistance is a calling . And we are so 119 00:06:47,720 --> 00:06:49,831 fortunate that the Sarks and the VA S 120 00:06:49,831 --> 00:06:53,299 with us today answered that call once 121 00:06:53,309 --> 00:06:55,476 again , I just want to thank everybody 122 00:06:55,476 --> 00:06:57,531 for being here . Uh But there is one 123 00:06:57,531 --> 00:06:59,365 person who's not here , at least 124 00:06:59,365 --> 00:07:01,253 physically , but I know she is in 125 00:07:01,253 --> 00:07:04,059 spirit . And that's Liz Blanc for most 126 00:07:04,070 --> 00:07:06,181 of you might not have known her . But 127 00:07:06,181 --> 00:07:08,809 as a Sark or a va you share her desire 128 00:07:08,920 --> 00:07:11,087 to provide the very best assistance to 129 00:07:11,087 --> 00:07:13,031 victims , working to restore their 130 00:07:13,031 --> 00:07:15,420 lives . When Liz was diagnosed with 131 00:07:15,429 --> 00:07:17,799 cancer , she took on the motto refused 132 00:07:17,809 --> 00:07:19,660 to sink , which underscored her 133 00:07:19,670 --> 00:07:23,350 longtime service as a navy , SARC Liz 134 00:07:23,359 --> 00:07:26,140 joined Dod S Aro in 2015 and remains 135 00:07:26,149 --> 00:07:28,510 one of the best response professionals 136 00:07:28,519 --> 00:07:30,549 and human beings I have ever met . 137 00:07:31,640 --> 00:07:33,862 There are many tough moments supporting 138 00:07:33,862 --> 00:07:35,899 victims , but please remember Liz's 139 00:07:35,910 --> 00:07:39,119 motto , Refuse to sink . There are so 140 00:07:39,130 --> 00:07:41,241 many counting on us to help them stay 141 00:07:41,241 --> 00:07:43,399 afloat in often very stormy waters . 142 00:07:43,410 --> 00:07:45,700 And that said , you've honored us with 143 00:07:45,709 --> 00:07:48,200 your very best work . And today we 144 00:07:48,209 --> 00:07:50,910 honor you with an award named after one 145 00:07:50,920 --> 00:07:54,380 of the very best of us . That's not to 146 00:07:54,390 --> 00:07:56,501 say that our prevention folks are any 147 00:07:56,501 --> 00:07:58,679 less dedicated while we are working 148 00:07:58,690 --> 00:08:00,634 hard to put in place . The federal 149 00:08:00,634 --> 00:08:02,746 government's first integrated primary 150 00:08:02,746 --> 00:08:05,359 prevention workforce . Some of you 151 00:08:05,369 --> 00:08:07,536 might not have been an official member 152 00:08:07,536 --> 00:08:09,647 of that workforce . Or at least maybe 153 00:08:09,647 --> 00:08:11,536 you weren't when you started your 154 00:08:11,536 --> 00:08:13,647 prevention activity for a good number 155 00:08:13,647 --> 00:08:15,758 of you . That means you did this work 156 00:08:15,758 --> 00:08:17,425 because you wanted to and not 157 00:08:17,425 --> 00:08:19,480 necessarily because you had to . You 158 00:08:19,480 --> 00:08:21,591 also signed up for countless planning 159 00:08:21,591 --> 00:08:24,000 meetings , trainings , briefings and 160 00:08:24,010 --> 00:08:25,899 updates to leadership on how your 161 00:08:25,899 --> 00:08:28,299 project was proceeding . You had to win 162 00:08:28,309 --> 00:08:30,476 leadership over to let you do what you 163 00:08:30,476 --> 00:08:32,642 wanted to do and you might have had to 164 00:08:32,642 --> 00:08:34,809 overcome many naysayers just to get to 165 00:08:34,809 --> 00:08:36,920 the boss been there , done that , got 166 00:08:36,920 --> 00:08:40,609 that t-shirt . And the good news is , 167 00:08:40,619 --> 00:08:42,841 is that all of this effort once again , 168 00:08:42,841 --> 00:08:44,841 is starting to result in observable 169 00:08:44,841 --> 00:08:46,675 changes in the number of service 170 00:08:46,675 --> 00:08:48,786 members experiencing sexual assault . 171 00:08:48,786 --> 00:08:51,008 As we announced last week in the annual 172 00:08:51,008 --> 00:08:53,119 report , we saw the first decrease in 173 00:08:53,119 --> 00:08:55,119 sexual assault prevalence in a long 174 00:08:55,119 --> 00:08:57,230 time . This doesn't happen by magic , 175 00:08:57,230 --> 00:08:59,397 but it does happen with your hard work 176 00:08:59,397 --> 00:09:01,838 and support from leadership as well as 177 00:09:01,848 --> 00:09:03,570 the resources to be able to do 178 00:09:03,570 --> 00:09:06,020 prevention work . I've been with Dod 179 00:09:06,039 --> 00:09:07,983 SAR now in one form or another for 180 00:09:07,983 --> 00:09:10,900 about 17 years and last year was or 181 00:09:10,909 --> 00:09:12,909 excuse me , 2023 was the first year 182 00:09:12,909 --> 00:09:14,909 that the S APR program in the in in 183 00:09:14,909 --> 00:09:16,853 integrated prevention mission were 184 00:09:16,853 --> 00:09:18,965 actually provided the resources to be 185 00:09:18,965 --> 00:09:21,131 able to do all the things we needed to 186 00:09:21,131 --> 00:09:23,353 do to implement the reforms directed by 187 00:09:23,353 --> 00:09:25,520 the secretary . With that being said , 188 00:09:25,520 --> 00:09:27,353 I'd now like to introduce you to 189 00:09:27,353 --> 00:09:29,465 someone who's been leading the charge 190 00:09:29,465 --> 00:09:31,465 on all of our behalf . She's been a 191 00:09:31,465 --> 00:09:33,631 terrific supporter and has represented 192 00:09:33,631 --> 00:09:35,742 us well to the Secretary of Defense , 193 00:09:35,742 --> 00:09:37,965 the Deputy secretary and the underst of 194 00:09:37,965 --> 00:09:40,020 defense for personal and readiness . 195 00:09:40,020 --> 00:09:42,131 It's now my distinct honor to welcome 196 00:09:42,131 --> 00:09:44,353 to the lectern , our presiding official 197 00:09:44,353 --> 00:09:44,239 for today's events , the direct 198 00:09:44,250 --> 00:09:46,250 executive director of the Office of 199 00:09:46,250 --> 00:09:49,679 Force Resiliency and my boss , MS Beth 200 00:09:49,690 --> 00:09:50,239 Foster . 201 00:09:59,450 --> 00:10:01,830 All right , good morning , everyone . 202 00:10:03,409 --> 00:10:07,150 I love that Callum response . Um First 203 00:10:07,159 --> 00:10:09,270 to our distinguished guests here with 204 00:10:09,270 --> 00:10:11,590 us today . Thank you so much for coming 205 00:10:11,640 --> 00:10:13,584 and for prioritizing this critical 206 00:10:13,584 --> 00:10:17,309 issue . I am thrilled to be here at Sap 207 00:10:17,390 --> 00:10:19,450 R's annual award ceremony to help 208 00:10:19,460 --> 00:10:21,238 recognize the recipients of the 209 00:10:21,239 --> 00:10:23,090 exceptional SARC of the year , 210 00:10:23,119 --> 00:10:25,630 exceptional Sar Victim Advocate of the 211 00:10:25,640 --> 00:10:27,869 year and promoting excellence in 212 00:10:27,880 --> 00:10:31,135 prevention awards . This is my second 213 00:10:31,145 --> 00:10:33,775 year taking part in this ceremony . And 214 00:10:33,784 --> 00:10:37,164 once again , I am in awe of each of you 215 00:10:37,174 --> 00:10:40,065 who bring this work to life . You play 216 00:10:40,075 --> 00:10:42,534 a critical role in tackling one of the 217 00:10:42,544 --> 00:10:45,994 department's toughest challenges . This 218 00:10:46,005 --> 00:10:49,534 can be really difficult draining work , 219 00:10:49,544 --> 00:10:52,405 often done with limited resources and 220 00:10:52,414 --> 00:10:55,054 yet you're getting it done . Thanks to 221 00:10:55,065 --> 00:10:58,044 your tireless work , our military and 222 00:10:58,054 --> 00:11:01,270 our nation are safer . Now , we're 223 00:11:01,280 --> 00:11:03,447 gonna hear a lot today about our award 224 00:11:03,447 --> 00:11:05,558 winners accomplishments . So I wanted 225 00:11:05,558 --> 00:11:07,799 to take the opportunity to sh uh today 226 00:11:07,809 --> 00:11:09,976 to share what Secretary Austin and the 227 00:11:09,976 --> 00:11:12,198 department are doing to further support 228 00:11:12,198 --> 00:11:14,909 you our award winners and all of our 229 00:11:14,919 --> 00:11:18,460 service members . I often say since 230 00:11:18,469 --> 00:11:21,330 day one , Secretary Austin has made 231 00:11:21,340 --> 00:11:24,409 combating sexual assault a top priority . 232 00:11:24,840 --> 00:11:27,049 One of the first things Secretary 233 00:11:27,059 --> 00:11:29,549 Austin did on the job was direct a 234 00:11:29,559 --> 00:11:31,969 review of all military sexual assault 235 00:11:31,979 --> 00:11:34,849 programs with a challenge to all 236 00:11:34,859 --> 00:11:37,179 department leaders to do more on this 237 00:11:37,190 --> 00:11:40,390 issue . Then in February 238 00:11:40,400 --> 00:11:43,590 2021 he established the Independent 239 00:11:43,599 --> 00:11:45,766 Review Commission on sexual assault in 240 00:11:45,766 --> 00:11:48,059 the military or as we fondly call it 241 00:11:48,070 --> 00:11:51,729 the Ir CS A . Um The IRC SAM was 242 00:11:51,739 --> 00:11:54,119 intended to recommend new approaches to 243 00:11:54,130 --> 00:11:56,409 prevent and respond to sexual assault 244 00:11:56,419 --> 00:11:58,609 in the military . And the department 245 00:11:58,619 --> 00:12:01,650 continues to urgently implement all of 246 00:12:01,659 --> 00:12:03,659 the recommendations approved by the 247 00:12:03,659 --> 00:12:07,659 Secretary of Defense . Now as as um as 248 00:12:07,669 --> 00:12:09,780 you know , in in this past December , 249 00:12:09,780 --> 00:12:11,836 the department reached a significant 250 00:12:11,836 --> 00:12:14,530 milestone in our efforts to implement 251 00:12:14,539 --> 00:12:18,039 Ir CS Am recommendations on December 252 00:12:18,049 --> 00:12:21,940 27th , 2023 the department announced 253 00:12:21,950 --> 00:12:23,979 that the offices of Special trial 254 00:12:23,989 --> 00:12:26,409 Counsel reached full operational 255 00:12:26,419 --> 00:12:28,809 capability . This means that the 256 00:12:28,820 --> 00:12:31,539 prosecution of serious offenses such as 257 00:12:31,549 --> 00:12:34,270 sexual assault is now outside of the 258 00:12:34,280 --> 00:12:36,336 chain of command and in the hands of 259 00:12:36,336 --> 00:12:39,349 specially trained independent military 260 00:12:39,359 --> 00:12:42,549 attorneys . This historic change , one 261 00:12:42,559 --> 00:12:45,090 of the biggest changes to the UCMJ in 262 00:12:45,099 --> 00:12:48,390 over 50 years is intended to promote 263 00:12:48,400 --> 00:12:50,919 fairness and greater trust in our 264 00:12:50,929 --> 00:12:52,570 military justice system . 265 00:12:54,460 --> 00:12:57,340 Now , as Dr Galbraith said this year , 266 00:12:57,349 --> 00:12:59,349 we are pleased to share that we are 267 00:12:59,349 --> 00:13:02,270 starting to see the impact of the IRC 268 00:13:02,280 --> 00:13:04,489 reforms on sexual assault prevalence 269 00:13:04,500 --> 00:13:07,559 rates throughout the force results from 270 00:13:07,570 --> 00:13:10,570 the fy 23 annual report on sexual 271 00:13:10,580 --> 00:13:12,960 assault in the military released just 272 00:13:12,969 --> 00:13:15,789 last week show that for the first time 273 00:13:15,799 --> 00:13:19,030 in nearly a decade , the department has 274 00:13:19,039 --> 00:13:21,219 seen a decrease in sexual assault 275 00:13:21,229 --> 00:13:24,020 prevalence . You may have seen in the 276 00:13:24,030 --> 00:13:26,086 news last week that the president of 277 00:13:26,086 --> 00:13:28,409 the United States made some comments . 278 00:13:28,739 --> 00:13:31,510 Um and he thanked do top department and 279 00:13:31,520 --> 00:13:33,742 military leaders for their work on this 280 00:13:33,742 --> 00:13:36,989 issue . Please note that that gratitude 281 00:13:37,000 --> 00:13:40,330 extends to all of you . We wouldn't be 282 00:13:40,340 --> 00:13:42,369 seeing improvements on this without 283 00:13:42,380 --> 00:13:44,436 your critical work . That's a pretty 284 00:13:44,436 --> 00:13:46,602 big deal . The president of the United 285 00:13:46,602 --> 00:13:48,713 States is talking about what you guys 286 00:13:48,713 --> 00:13:50,936 are doing . But we know we've got a lot 287 00:13:50,936 --> 00:13:52,919 more work to do to counter sexual 288 00:13:52,929 --> 00:13:55,669 assault and sexual harassment . We are 289 00:13:55,679 --> 00:13:57,719 cautiously optimistic that we are 290 00:13:57,729 --> 00:13:59,840 seeing the impact of the department's 291 00:13:59,840 --> 00:14:02,619 unprecedented investments and reforms 292 00:14:02,630 --> 00:14:05,270 in this important mission space . But 293 00:14:05,280 --> 00:14:08,150 our leadership knows that to see long 294 00:14:08,159 --> 00:14:11,869 lasting change , we must continue our 295 00:14:11,880 --> 00:14:14,030 efforts to implement the reforms and 296 00:14:14,039 --> 00:14:16,590 initiatives approved by the secretary . 297 00:14:16,969 --> 00:14:19,900 We have got to keep our foot on the gas . 298 00:14:19,909 --> 00:14:23,659 We've got to stay focused on this . Now , 299 00:14:23,669 --> 00:14:25,780 some of those critical efforts as you 300 00:14:25,780 --> 00:14:27,947 know include the continued stand up of 301 00:14:27,947 --> 00:14:29,836 the integrated primary prevention 302 00:14:29,836 --> 00:14:32,309 workforce which focuses on preventing 303 00:14:32,320 --> 00:14:34,929 multiple harmful behaviors that degrade 304 00:14:34,940 --> 00:14:37,280 unit cohesion and mission readiness . 305 00:14:37,719 --> 00:14:40,239 We are also further professionalizing 306 00:14:40,250 --> 00:14:42,400 and strengthening our sexual assault 307 00:14:42,409 --> 00:14:45,159 response response workforce and making 308 00:14:45,169 --> 00:14:47,539 sure we're getting you the skills and 309 00:14:47,549 --> 00:14:50,250 the resources that you need to do your 310 00:14:50,260 --> 00:14:54,260 job . Department , leadership has 311 00:14:54,270 --> 00:14:57,239 been clear , sexual violence will not 312 00:14:57,250 --> 00:15:00,109 be tolerated within our ranks . We are 313 00:15:00,119 --> 00:15:02,840 committed to staying laser focused on 314 00:15:02,849 --> 00:15:05,260 this issue and making the necessary 315 00:15:05,270 --> 00:15:07,609 resource investments to ensure this 316 00:15:07,619 --> 00:15:11,570 change is enduring . Once again , it 317 00:15:11,580 --> 00:15:14,400 is a privilege to be here with you all 318 00:15:14,409 --> 00:15:16,580 today and meet all of you doing such 319 00:15:16,590 --> 00:15:19,359 inspiring work . Um I also want to take 320 00:15:19,369 --> 00:15:21,729 the opportunity to thank the family and 321 00:15:21,739 --> 00:15:24,690 friends of our award recipients . Um I , 322 00:15:24,700 --> 00:15:26,644 I wanna thank you for sharing your 323 00:15:26,644 --> 00:15:28,867 loved ones with all of us . I know that 324 00:15:28,867 --> 00:15:31,429 this job often requires long hours uh 325 00:15:31,440 --> 00:15:33,909 and time away from family . And we , we 326 00:15:33,919 --> 00:15:36,030 just so appreciate the sacrifice that 327 00:15:36,030 --> 00:15:37,863 you all have made and we're just 328 00:15:37,863 --> 00:15:40,070 immensely grateful to all of our award 329 00:15:40,080 --> 00:15:42,159 recipients today for your service to 330 00:15:42,169 --> 00:15:44,070 our nation . Thank you . 331 00:15:59,309 --> 00:16:01,420 Thank you , Miss Foster . We will now 332 00:16:01,420 --> 00:16:05,219 honor our 2024 Liz Blanc Exceptional 333 00:16:05,229 --> 00:16:07,770 Sark of the year awardees leading the 334 00:16:07,780 --> 00:16:10,000 awardees to the stage is Doctor Tanya 335 00:16:10,010 --> 00:16:12,950 Bans , senior victim assistance advisor 336 00:16:12,960 --> 00:16:15,390 at Sao . Doctor Bans will present each 337 00:16:15,400 --> 00:16:17,369 awardee with the SAP O Coin for 338 00:16:17,380 --> 00:16:21,299 Excellence . The Liz Blanc 339 00:16:21,309 --> 00:16:23,299 Exceptional Sark of the year award 340 00:16:23,309 --> 00:16:25,420 honors the exceptional sexual assault 341 00:16:25,420 --> 00:16:27,531 response coordinator from each of the 342 00:16:27,531 --> 00:16:29,420 services . Ladies and gentlemen , 343 00:16:29,420 --> 00:16:31,420 please hold your applause until the 344 00:16:31,420 --> 00:16:33,309 conclusion of the awards from the 345 00:16:33,309 --> 00:16:35,799 United States Army . Doctor Ha Wen Chu . 346 00:16:37,510 --> 00:16:39,690 Doctor Ha Wen Chu . United States army 347 00:16:39,700 --> 00:16:41,700 civilian distinguished her self for 348 00:16:41,700 --> 00:16:43,756 exceptionally meritorious service as 349 00:16:43,756 --> 00:16:45,644 the eighth Army sexual harassment 350 00:16:45,644 --> 00:16:47,867 assault response and prevention program 351 00:16:47,867 --> 00:16:49,644 manager and lead sexual assault 352 00:16:49,644 --> 00:16:51,644 response coordinator from 1 January 353 00:16:51,644 --> 00:16:53,811 2023 to 31 December 2023 . During this 354 00:16:53,811 --> 00:16:55,700 period , Doctor Chu has performed 355 00:16:55,700 --> 00:16:57,922 duties well beyond the requirements and 356 00:16:57,922 --> 00:16:59,978 demonstrated unmatched commitment to 357 00:16:59,978 --> 00:17:01,922 enhancing victim response services 358 00:17:01,922 --> 00:17:04,033 beyond its initial reach , Doctor Chu 359 00:17:04,033 --> 00:17:05,867 tirelessly provides mentorship , 360 00:17:05,867 --> 00:17:07,811 technical support , subject matter 361 00:17:07,811 --> 00:17:09,867 expertise , advice to engage leaders 362 00:17:09,867 --> 00:17:11,756 and peers that contributed to the 363 00:17:11,756 --> 00:17:13,811 overall success of Eight Alpha Sharp 364 00:17:13,811 --> 00:17:16,033 program . She has become well known and 365 00:17:16,033 --> 00:17:18,089 trusted as a leader and visionary in 366 00:17:18,089 --> 00:17:17,560 effecting a comprehensive sexual 367 00:17:17,569 --> 00:17:19,791 assault prevention and response program 368 00:17:19,791 --> 00:17:21,569 in Korea . She has innovatively 369 00:17:21,569 --> 00:17:23,791 expanded and identified resources using 370 00:17:23,791 --> 00:17:26,180 technology to consolidate new resources 371 00:17:26,189 --> 00:17:27,967 and actively collaborating with 372 00:17:27,967 --> 00:17:29,745 stakeholders . Doctor Chu has a 373 00:17:29,745 --> 00:17:31,967 passionate voice for victims rights and 374 00:17:31,967 --> 00:17:34,133 has proactively shared recommendations 375 00:17:34,133 --> 00:17:36,245 and best practices . Her high ethical 376 00:17:36,245 --> 00:17:38,467 standards and wealth of overseas victim 377 00:17:38,467 --> 00:17:40,467 advocacy has contributed to sustain 378 00:17:40,467 --> 00:17:42,689 sharp program growth and enhancement of 379 00:17:42,689 --> 00:17:44,911 victim response support for individuals 380 00:17:44,911 --> 00:17:46,745 affected by sexual assault . The 381 00:17:46,745 --> 00:17:48,300 distinctive and exceptional 382 00:17:48,300 --> 00:17:50,522 accomplishments of Doctor Chu represent 383 00:17:50,522 --> 00:17:52,633 the very best of the civilian service 384 00:17:52,633 --> 00:17:54,689 to the army and reflect great credit 385 00:17:54,689 --> 00:17:56,856 upon herself . The eighth army and the 386 00:17:56,856 --> 00:17:56,449 United States Army 387 00:18:05,329 --> 00:18:07,440 from the United States Marine Corps , 388 00:18:07,440 --> 00:18:10,189 Miss Latricia Caymans , Miss Latricia 389 00:18:10,199 --> 00:18:12,143 Kamen's United States Marine Corps 390 00:18:12,143 --> 00:18:14,310 distinguished herself by exceptionally 391 00:18:14,310 --> 00:18:16,532 meritorious service as the installation 392 00:18:16,532 --> 00:18:18,643 sexual assault response coordinator , 393 00:18:18,643 --> 00:18:20,477 Marine Corps , Sa Miramar from 1 394 00:18:20,477 --> 00:18:22,550 January 2023 to 31 December 2023 . 395 00:18:22,589 --> 00:18:24,533 During this period , M Kens showed 396 00:18:24,533 --> 00:18:26,756 unwavering dedication and compassion as 397 00:18:26,756 --> 00:18:28,978 a sexual assault response coordinator . 398 00:18:28,978 --> 00:18:30,700 Her in depth understanding and 399 00:18:30,700 --> 00:18:32,922 knowledge of the unique challenges that 400 00:18:32,922 --> 00:18:35,033 victims and survivors face within the 401 00:18:35,033 --> 00:18:34,880 military community and surrounding 402 00:18:34,890 --> 00:18:37,234 areas allow her to effectively provide 403 00:18:37,244 --> 00:18:39,466 support directly to victims and to lead 404 00:18:39,466 --> 00:18:41,688 her team of advocates to high levels of 405 00:18:41,688 --> 00:18:43,688 performance driven by a passion for 406 00:18:43,688 --> 00:18:45,800 ensuring confidentiality , safety and 407 00:18:45,800 --> 00:18:47,855 well being for service members . She 408 00:18:47,855 --> 00:18:49,855 directly affected victims of sexual 409 00:18:49,855 --> 00:18:51,633 assault and sexual violence and 410 00:18:51,633 --> 00:18:53,688 expertly supported her command . Her 411 00:18:53,688 --> 00:18:55,633 vision to create a trauma informed 412 00:18:55,633 --> 00:18:57,744 center in which victims can feel safe 413 00:18:57,744 --> 00:18:59,966 in a judgment free environment . Led to 414 00:18:59,966 --> 00:19:02,133 the initiation of this project by MC A 415 00:19:02,133 --> 00:19:04,077 S Miramar leadership . She trained 416 00:19:04,077 --> 00:19:06,244 other unit sarks within the region and 417 00:19:06,244 --> 00:19:08,411 set the example for how to effectively 418 00:19:08,411 --> 00:19:10,577 run case management group meetings for 419 00:19:10,577 --> 00:19:12,244 multiple organizations . This 420 00:19:12,244 --> 00:19:14,188 exceptionally outstanding award of 421 00:19:14,188 --> 00:19:16,300 excellence demonstrated by Miss Ken's 422 00:19:16,300 --> 00:19:18,466 accomplishments reflect her dedication 423 00:19:18,466 --> 00:19:20,411 to herself , her team , the United 424 00:19:20,411 --> 00:19:22,577 States Marine Corps and the Department 425 00:19:22,577 --> 00:19:21,500 of Defense 426 00:19:29,359 --> 00:19:31,280 from the United States Navy . Mr 427 00:19:31,290 --> 00:19:34,859 Alexander RC . Mr Alexander RC 428 00:19:34,869 --> 00:19:37,036 distinguished himself by exceptionally 429 00:19:37,036 --> 00:19:38,925 meritorious service as the sexual 430 00:19:38,925 --> 00:19:40,980 assault response coordinator , fleet 431 00:19:40,980 --> 00:19:43,258 and Family Support Center , Naval Base , 432 00:19:43,258 --> 00:19:43,219 San Diego and Naval Air Facility , El 433 00:19:43,290 --> 00:19:45,699 Centro from 1 January 2023 to 31 434 00:19:45,709 --> 00:19:48,849 December 2023 . During this period , Mr 435 00:19:48,859 --> 00:19:50,829 RC Demon demonstrated exceptional 436 00:19:50,839 --> 00:19:53,061 leadership and innovation with combined 437 00:19:53,061 --> 00:19:54,950 briefs with staff judge advocates 438 00:19:54,950 --> 00:19:57,061 creating a space unique , significant 439 00:19:57,061 --> 00:19:59,449 barriers faced by the literal combat 440 00:19:59,459 --> 00:20:02,199 ship platform . In this time , Alex 441 00:20:02,209 --> 00:20:04,520 also reinvigorated the sapper program 442 00:20:04,530 --> 00:20:06,641 in the remote Naval Air facility , El 443 00:20:06,641 --> 00:20:08,808 Centro bringing his collaborations and 444 00:20:08,808 --> 00:20:10,863 trusted relationships to fill in the 445 00:20:10,863 --> 00:20:12,919 learning and training gaps needed at 446 00:20:12,919 --> 00:20:14,863 such a unique installation . While 447 00:20:14,863 --> 00:20:17,086 doing all of this , he worked as one of 448 00:20:17,086 --> 00:20:19,252 two sarks at naval base San Diego when 449 00:20:19,252 --> 00:20:21,586 the base is originally billeted for six . 450 00:20:21,586 --> 00:20:21,420 His efforts reflect great credit upon 451 00:20:21,430 --> 00:20:23,486 himself . The United States Navy and 452 00:20:23,486 --> 00:20:25,430 the Department of Defense , United 453 00:20:25,430 --> 00:20:27,597 States Air Force and the Department of 454 00:20:27,597 --> 00:20:28,597 Defense . Mhm . 455 00:20:32,959 --> 00:20:34,989 From the United States Air Force , 456 00:20:35,000 --> 00:20:36,979 Captain Samantha Van Wink . 457 00:20:37,000 --> 00:20:39,167 Unfortunately , Captain Van Wink could 458 00:20:39,167 --> 00:20:41,333 not be present today due to deployment 459 00:20:42,099 --> 00:20:44,180 from the United States Space Force . 460 00:20:44,189 --> 00:20:46,569 Mrs Carly Martinez . Unfortunately , 461 00:20:46,579 --> 00:20:48,746 Mrs Martinez could also not be present 462 00:20:48,746 --> 00:20:52,140 today due to operational demands from 463 00:20:52,150 --> 00:20:53,928 the National Guard , Miss Erica 464 00:20:53,928 --> 00:20:57,310 Davidson , Miss Erica Davidson 465 00:20:57,319 --> 00:20:59,263 distinguished herself by providing 466 00:20:59,263 --> 00:21:01,319 exceptionally meritorious service as 467 00:21:01,319 --> 00:21:03,208 the sexual assault prevention and 468 00:21:03,208 --> 00:21:05,152 response coordinator for the North 469 00:21:05,152 --> 00:21:07,208 Dakota National Guard from 1 January 470 00:21:07,208 --> 00:21:09,375 2023 to 31 December 2023 . During this 471 00:21:09,375 --> 00:21:11,097 time , Miss Davidson displayed 472 00:21:11,097 --> 00:21:12,986 unmatched commitment . She worked 473 00:21:12,986 --> 00:21:14,875 tirelessly improving outreach and 474 00:21:14,875 --> 00:21:17,097 building working relationships with non 475 00:21:17,097 --> 00:21:18,819 governmental and state , local 476 00:21:18,819 --> 00:21:21,041 government agencies across the state to 477 00:21:21,041 --> 00:21:23,152 expand Act to sexual assault response 478 00:21:23,152 --> 00:21:25,319 services in multiple communities . She 479 00:21:25,319 --> 00:21:27,486 actively served as a member of several 480 00:21:27,486 --> 00:21:27,395 community sexual assault response teams 481 00:21:27,406 --> 00:21:29,628 throughout North Dakota . She served as 482 00:21:29,628 --> 00:21:31,628 the co chair for the region four on 483 00:21:31,628 --> 00:21:33,795 National Guard Bureau , Sexual Assault 484 00:21:33,795 --> 00:21:35,628 Prevention and Response Advisory 485 00:21:35,628 --> 00:21:37,573 Council , Miss Davidson executes a 486 00:21:37,573 --> 00:21:39,684 progressive and innovative prevention 487 00:21:39,684 --> 00:21:41,684 and education program utilizing her 488 00:21:41,684 --> 00:21:41,536 knowledge and experience to create an 489 00:21:41,546 --> 00:21:43,602 interactive annual training that has 490 00:21:43,602 --> 00:21:45,824 been a adopted by National Guard Bureau 491 00:21:45,824 --> 00:21:47,713 as the mandatory training for all 492 00:21:47,713 --> 00:21:49,768 soldiers and airmen in the 54 states 493 00:21:49,768 --> 00:21:51,490 and territories . She has been 494 00:21:51,490 --> 00:21:53,435 instrumental in creating a climate 495 00:21:53,435 --> 00:21:55,546 where sexual assault is not tolerated 496 00:21:55,546 --> 00:21:55,521 and brings heightened awareness to both 497 00:21:55,531 --> 00:21:57,531 the military and civilian community 498 00:21:57,531 --> 00:21:59,587 members through the expansion of the 499 00:21:59,587 --> 00:22:01,642 race to zero event . Miss Davidson's 500 00:22:01,642 --> 00:22:03,753 extraordinary accomplishments reflect 501 00:22:03,753 --> 00:22:05,864 great credit upon herself . The North 502 00:22:05,864 --> 00:22:08,031 Dakota National Guard and the State of 503 00:22:08,031 --> 00:22:07,511 North Dakota 504 00:22:15,390 --> 00:22:17,612 from the United States Coast Guard . Mr 505 00:22:17,612 --> 00:22:21,550 Michael Jordi , Mr Michael Jordi 506 00:22:21,560 --> 00:22:23,727 is cited for exceptional service while 507 00:22:23,727 --> 00:22:25,782 serving as a sexual assault response 508 00:22:25,782 --> 00:22:27,671 coordinator for District eight at 509 00:22:27,671 --> 00:22:29,727 United States Coast Guard Base , New 510 00:22:29,727 --> 00:22:29,219 Orleans during the period of 1 January 511 00:22:29,229 --> 00:22:32,609 2023 to 31 December 2023 . During this 512 00:22:32,619 --> 00:22:34,397 time , he provided programmatic 513 00:22:34,397 --> 00:22:36,397 oversight for more than 6000 active 514 00:22:36,397 --> 00:22:38,452 duty and reserve members at over 150 515 00:22:38,452 --> 00:22:40,530 units . His unparalleled devotion to 516 00:22:40,540 --> 00:22:42,373 duty , impeccable competency and 517 00:22:42,373 --> 00:22:44,096 persistent pursuit for process 518 00:22:44,096 --> 00:22:45,984 improvements were instrumental in 519 00:22:45,984 --> 00:22:47,818 creating a SharePoint for victim 520 00:22:47,818 --> 00:22:49,873 advocates and commands that provides 521 00:22:49,873 --> 00:22:51,984 resources to assist commands and va s 522 00:22:51,984 --> 00:22:54,151 during after hours and weekends . This 523 00:22:54,151 --> 00:22:56,151 site allows for timely response and 524 00:22:56,151 --> 00:22:58,151 service delivery for CG members and 525 00:22:58,151 --> 00:22:59,984 commands during his tenure , his 526 00:22:59,984 --> 00:22:59,969 genuine compassion and positive 527 00:22:59,979 --> 00:23:01,646 attitude were instrumental in 528 00:23:01,646 --> 00:23:03,757 encouraging sexual assault victims to 529 00:23:03,757 --> 00:23:05,868 become survivors . Mr Jordi conducted 530 00:23:05,868 --> 00:23:08,090 32 unit visits and provided exceptional 531 00:23:08,090 --> 00:23:09,979 mentorship to the victim advocate 532 00:23:09,979 --> 00:23:11,979 program specialist at overseeing 85 533 00:23:11,979 --> 00:23:13,757 victim advocates assisting them 534 00:23:13,757 --> 00:23:15,868 coordinating sexual assault awareness 535 00:23:15,868 --> 00:23:17,812 activities to include 45 K runs in 536 00:23:17,812 --> 00:23:20,432 which one run attracted over 100 people . 537 00:23:20,463 --> 00:23:22,463 He was requested by name to conduct 538 00:23:22,463 --> 00:23:24,407 victim advocate training at Trason 539 00:23:24,407 --> 00:23:26,922 Yorktown where he trained 25 new VA S . 540 00:23:27,192 --> 00:23:29,414 Mr Jordy is an active member of the New 541 00:23:29,414 --> 00:23:31,470 Orleans Sexual assault Response team 542 00:23:31,470 --> 00:23:33,636 which is chaired by the Family Justice 543 00:23:33,636 --> 00:23:35,748 Center of New Orleans . Mr Jordi also 544 00:23:35,748 --> 00:23:37,470 assist the Attorney General of 545 00:23:37,470 --> 00:23:39,692 Mississippi in training law enforcement 546 00:23:39,692 --> 00:23:39,446 in sexual assault and domestic violence 547 00:23:39,456 --> 00:23:41,512 through interactive and dynamic role 548 00:23:41,512 --> 00:23:43,696 play scenarios . Mr Jordi was also 549 00:23:43,706 --> 00:23:45,262 instrumental in editing and 550 00:23:45,262 --> 00:23:47,262 implementing a web presence for the 551 00:23:47,262 --> 00:23:49,428 work life office at base New Orleans . 552 00:23:49,428 --> 00:23:51,428 Mr Jordy's diligence and remarkable 553 00:23:51,428 --> 00:23:53,595 devotion to duty are commended and are 554 00:23:53,595 --> 00:23:55,762 in keeping with the highest traditions 555 00:23:55,762 --> 00:23:55,485 of the United States Coast Guard . 556 00:24:01,780 --> 00:24:03,947 Ladies and gentlemen , please give our 557 00:24:03,947 --> 00:24:06,113 Liz Blanc exceptional Sark of the year 558 00:24:06,113 --> 00:24:08,113 award winners around the football . 559 00:24:14,939 --> 00:24:16,995 We will now honor the winners of the 560 00:24:16,995 --> 00:24:19,106 Liz Blanc , exceptional sapper victim 561 00:24:19,106 --> 00:24:21,272 advocate of the year . The Liz Blanc , 562 00:24:21,272 --> 00:24:23,383 exceptional sapper victim advocate of 563 00:24:23,383 --> 00:24:25,495 the year award honors the exceptional 564 00:24:25,495 --> 00:24:27,661 sexual assault prevention and response 565 00:24:27,661 --> 00:24:29,495 victim advocate from each of the 566 00:24:29,495 --> 00:24:31,383 services . Ladies and gentlemen , 567 00:24:31,383 --> 00:24:31,199 please hold your applause until the 568 00:24:31,209 --> 00:24:33,376 conclusion of the ward's presentations 569 00:24:33,530 --> 00:24:35,869 from the United States Army Sergeant . 570 00:24:35,880 --> 00:24:39,319 First class Chelsea Will Ahan Sergeant , 571 00:24:39,329 --> 00:24:41,739 first class Chelsea M Willi Hand United 572 00:24:41,750 --> 00:24:43,806 States Army distinguished herself by 573 00:24:43,806 --> 00:24:45,972 exceptionally meritorious service as a 574 00:24:45,972 --> 00:24:48,139 brigade victim advocate from 1 January 575 00:24:48,139 --> 00:24:50,250 2023 to 31 . December 2023 sergeant . 576 00:24:50,250 --> 00:24:53,010 First class Wan Dis dis demonstrated 577 00:24:53,020 --> 00:24:55,260 unmatched commitment to awareness and 578 00:24:55,270 --> 00:24:57,437 training by hosting unique and thought 579 00:24:57,437 --> 00:24:59,437 provoking events to educate service 580 00:24:59,437 --> 00:25:01,603 members , civilians and family members 581 00:25:01,603 --> 00:25:03,680 throughout USA G Wiesbaden , a 582 00:25:03,689 --> 00:25:05,689 passionate sharp professional . She 583 00:25:05,689 --> 00:25:07,578 enhanced victim response services 584 00:25:07,578 --> 00:25:09,633 beyond its initial reach , assisting 585 00:25:09,633 --> 00:25:11,467 numerous victims and survivors . 586 00:25:11,467 --> 00:25:13,578 Sergeant , first class Whelihan has a 587 00:25:13,578 --> 00:25:15,633 passionate voice for victims' rights 588 00:25:15,633 --> 00:25:15,439 and has proactively shared 589 00:25:15,449 --> 00:25:17,393 recommendations and best practices 590 00:25:17,393 --> 00:25:19,560 making her a well known sharp leader , 591 00:25:19,560 --> 00:25:21,727 innovator and visionary throughout the 592 00:25:21,727 --> 00:25:23,838 garrison . Her actions contributed to 593 00:25:23,838 --> 00:25:25,671 sustain sharp program growth and 594 00:25:25,671 --> 00:25:27,838 enhancement of victim response support 595 00:25:27,838 --> 00:25:27,680 for individuals affected by sexual 596 00:25:27,689 --> 00:25:29,356 assault . The distinctive and 597 00:25:29,356 --> 00:25:31,689 exceptional accomplishments of sergeant . 598 00:25:31,689 --> 00:25:33,745 First class wan reflect great credit 599 00:25:33,745 --> 00:25:35,578 upon herself . The 66th Military 600 00:25:35,578 --> 00:25:37,633 Intelligence Brigade Theater and the 601 00:25:37,633 --> 00:25:37,459 United States Army 602 00:25:44,449 --> 00:25:46,560 from the United States Marine Corps . 603 00:25:46,560 --> 00:25:48,505 First Lieutenant Elizabeth Hosey , 604 00:25:53,670 --> 00:25:55,726 first Lieutenant Elizabeth A Hosey . 605 00:25:55,726 --> 00:25:57,226 United States Marine Corps 606 00:25:57,226 --> 00:25:59,392 distinguished herself by exceptionally 607 00:25:59,392 --> 00:26:01,281 meritorious service as the sexual 608 00:26:01,281 --> 00:26:00,969 assault prevention and response victim 609 00:26:00,979 --> 00:26:02,701 advocate . First Light Armored 610 00:26:02,701 --> 00:26:04,923 Reconnaissance Battalion , First Marine 611 00:26:04,923 --> 00:26:07,239 Division from May 2021 to May 2024 . 612 00:26:07,260 --> 00:26:09,371 During this period . First Lieutenant 613 00:26:09,371 --> 00:26:11,593 Josie demonstrated unmatched commitment 614 00:26:11,593 --> 00:26:13,538 to supporting and enhancing victim 615 00:26:13,538 --> 00:26:15,427 advocacy within the battalion and 616 00:26:15,427 --> 00:26:17,482 across the greater 41st area of Camp 617 00:26:17,482 --> 00:26:19,649 Pendleton . Moreover , she has built a 618 00:26:19,649 --> 00:26:21,871 reputation within the 41st area and the 619 00:26:21,871 --> 00:26:24,093 First Marine Division as the dependable 620 00:26:24,093 --> 00:26:26,149 and strong leader as a co founder of 621 00:26:26,149 --> 00:26:28,204 the 41 area women's interest group . 622 00:26:28,204 --> 00:26:28,130 She has committed herself to building 623 00:26:28,140 --> 00:26:30,310 awareness , enhancing social bonds and 624 00:26:30,319 --> 00:26:32,319 making all marines more capable and 625 00:26:32,319 --> 00:26:34,486 effective . She has supported numerous 626 00:26:34,486 --> 00:26:36,689 survivors and is relied upon by the 627 00:26:36,699 --> 00:26:38,643 battalion commander and the entire 628 00:26:38,643 --> 00:26:40,532 command team for her discretion , 629 00:26:40,532 --> 00:26:42,366 judgment and genuine concern for 630 00:26:42,366 --> 00:26:44,032 victims . The distinctive and 631 00:26:44,032 --> 00:26:46,088 exceptional accomplishments of First 632 00:26:46,088 --> 00:26:45,890 Lieutenant Jose reflect great credit 633 00:26:45,900 --> 00:26:48,122 upon herself . The United States Marine 634 00:26:48,122 --> 00:26:50,122 Corps and the Department of Defense 635 00:26:55,800 --> 00:26:57,856 from the United States Navy . You in 636 00:26:57,856 --> 00:27:01,250 first class Wayne mechanical Yemen , 637 00:27:01,260 --> 00:27:03,719 first class Wayne A mcgonagall , United 638 00:27:03,729 --> 00:27:05,839 States Navy distinguished himself by 639 00:27:05,849 --> 00:27:07,960 exceptionally meritorious services as 640 00:27:07,960 --> 00:27:10,127 sexual assault prevention and response 641 00:27:10,127 --> 00:27:11,960 unit . Victim advocate Naval Air 642 00:27:11,960 --> 00:27:11,880 Station , joint Reserve Base New 643 00:27:11,890 --> 00:27:14,449 Orleans between 1 January 2023 to 31 . 644 00:27:14,459 --> 00:27:17,109 December 2023 mcconal commitment to 645 00:27:17,119 --> 00:27:19,230 victim support totaling an impressive 646 00:27:19,230 --> 00:27:22,520 8255 hours stands as a , as a testament 647 00:27:22,530 --> 00:27:24,530 to his dedication within the sexual 648 00:27:24,530 --> 00:27:26,863 assault prevention and response program , 649 00:27:26,863 --> 00:27:28,863 providing steady support to over 40 650 00:27:28,863 --> 00:27:30,919 clients and position for level three 651 00:27:30,919 --> 00:27:32,474 dod sexual assault advocate 652 00:27:32,474 --> 00:27:34,086 certification highlights his 653 00:27:34,086 --> 00:27:36,197 unparalleled commitment as watch bill 654 00:27:36,197 --> 00:27:38,363 coordinator , his meticulous oversight 655 00:27:38,363 --> 00:27:40,586 and mentorship , guaranteed , confident 656 00:27:40,586 --> 00:27:42,419 hotline coverage . His unmatched 657 00:27:42,419 --> 00:27:42,229 commitment , profound empathy and 658 00:27:42,239 --> 00:27:44,183 relentless pursuit to support male 659 00:27:44,183 --> 00:27:46,295 survivors . And LGBT Q members set an 660 00:27:46,295 --> 00:27:48,461 inspiring benchmark , exemplifying the 661 00:27:48,461 --> 00:27:50,550 epitome of exceptional service , the 662 00:27:50,560 --> 00:27:52,116 distinctive and exceptional 663 00:27:52,116 --> 00:27:54,171 accomplishments of human first class 664 00:27:54,171 --> 00:27:56,116 way and a mcgonagall reflect great 665 00:27:56,116 --> 00:27:58,338 credit upon himself . The United States 666 00:27:58,338 --> 00:28:00,282 Navy and the Department of Defense 667 00:28:04,329 --> 00:28:06,440 from the United States Air Force , MS 668 00:28:06,440 --> 00:28:08,800 Sierra M Elliott , Miss Sierra M 669 00:28:08,810 --> 00:28:10,643 Elliott distinguished herself by 670 00:28:10,643 --> 00:28:12,866 meritorious service as a sexual assault 671 00:28:12,866 --> 00:28:15,088 prevention and response victim advocate 672 00:28:15,088 --> 00:28:17,088 for Special Operations Wing Herbert 673 00:28:17,088 --> 00:28:19,143 Field Florida . During this period , 674 00:28:19,143 --> 00:28:21,143 Miss Elliott seamlessly assumed the 675 00:28:21,143 --> 00:28:23,310 role of acting sexual assault response 676 00:28:23,310 --> 00:28:22,469 coordinator , juggling the 677 00:28:22,479 --> 00:28:24,510 responsibilities of two roles . Her 678 00:28:24,520 --> 00:28:26,631 exceptional performance sustained the 679 00:28:26,631 --> 00:28:28,464 command's highest sexual assault 680 00:28:28,464 --> 00:28:30,187 violence caseload , addressing 681 00:28:30,187 --> 00:28:32,409 emergency support for new and high risk 682 00:28:32,409 --> 00:28:34,298 clients maintaining zero losses . 683 00:28:34,298 --> 00:28:36,464 Additionally , Miss Elliott pinpointed 684 00:28:36,464 --> 00:28:38,687 procedural gaps with the security force 685 00:28:38,687 --> 00:28:38,459 is based defense operation controllers 686 00:28:38,469 --> 00:28:40,709 response protocols . These efforts re 687 00:28:40,719 --> 00:28:43,180 standardize of emergency protocols , 688 00:28:43,189 --> 00:28:45,599 guaranteeing all active protective 689 00:28:45,609 --> 00:28:47,387 orders are readily available to 690 00:28:47,387 --> 00:28:49,331 emergency personnel , streamlining 691 00:28:49,331 --> 00:28:51,498 communication and accelerating subject 692 00:28:51,498 --> 00:28:53,609 apprehension and violation offenses . 693 00:28:53,609 --> 00:28:55,776 Miss Elliott's initiatives resulted in 694 00:28:55,776 --> 00:28:57,720 lessening the escalation of events 695 00:28:57,720 --> 00:28:59,776 within the continuum of harm scale . 696 00:28:59,776 --> 00:29:01,998 The distinctive accomplishments of Miss 697 00:29:01,998 --> 00:29:01,689 Elliott reflect great credit upon 698 00:29:01,699 --> 00:29:03,810 herself . The United States Air Force 699 00:29:03,810 --> 00:29:06,560 and the Department of Defense . Ok . 700 00:29:12,359 --> 00:29:14,581 From the National Guard , senior master 701 00:29:14,581 --> 00:29:17,579 Sergeant , Joseph Horne , senior master 702 00:29:17,589 --> 00:29:19,700 sergeant , Joseph Horne distinguished 703 00:29:19,700 --> 00:29:21,922 himself in the performance as volunteer 704 00:29:21,922 --> 00:29:24,145 victim advocate for the 1 32nd Wing Des 705 00:29:24,145 --> 00:29:26,479 Moines Iowa 1 January 2023 to 31 706 00:29:26,489 --> 00:29:29,319 December 2023 . During this period . He 707 00:29:29,329 --> 00:29:31,619 was a tremendous asset to the 1 32nd 708 00:29:31,630 --> 00:29:33,741 Wing and his role as volunteer victim 709 00:29:33,741 --> 00:29:35,519 advocate for the sexual assault 710 00:29:35,519 --> 00:29:37,241 prevention and response team . 711 00:29:37,241 --> 00:29:39,186 Additionally , he provided program 712 00:29:39,186 --> 00:29:41,074 oversight to suicide prevention , 713 00:29:41,074 --> 00:29:43,130 healthy connections in the workplace 714 00:29:43,130 --> 00:29:44,963 and star behavioral health . His 715 00:29:44,963 --> 00:29:47,186 dedication to continuous culture change 716 00:29:47,186 --> 00:29:46,910 made him a natural fit for the role of 717 00:29:46,920 --> 00:29:49,031 buddy aid facilitator . At the 1 32nd 718 00:29:49,031 --> 00:29:51,400 wing statistical relevance is found in 719 00:29:51,410 --> 00:29:53,354 decreased apathy and complacency , 720 00:29:53,354 --> 00:29:55,243 confidence in identifying harmful 721 00:29:55,243 --> 00:29:57,466 behaviors as well as improved attitudes 722 00:29:57,466 --> 00:29:59,410 and setting conditions for culture 723 00:29:59,410 --> 00:30:01,410 change . His compassion and empathy 724 00:30:01,410 --> 00:30:03,299 made him a trusted leader for all 725 00:30:03,299 --> 00:30:05,410 members of the wing . The distinctive 726 00:30:05,410 --> 00:30:05,150 accomplishments of Sergeant Horn 727 00:30:05,160 --> 00:30:07,216 reflect great credit upon himself in 728 00:30:07,216 --> 00:30:08,771 the United States Air Force 729 00:30:16,599 --> 00:30:18,655 from the US Coast Guard . Lieutenant 730 00:30:18,655 --> 00:30:20,432 junior grade , Kirsten Carson , 731 00:30:22,630 --> 00:30:24,770 lieutenant junior grade Carson's 732 00:30:24,780 --> 00:30:27,058 incomparable ability to support others . 733 00:30:27,058 --> 00:30:28,780 Set her apart as the pillar of 734 00:30:28,780 --> 00:30:30,613 volunteer victim advocates . Her 735 00:30:30,613 --> 00:30:32,669 initiative in collaborating with the 736 00:30:32,669 --> 00:30:34,780 Gulf Coast victim Services task force 737 00:30:34,780 --> 00:30:34,680 resulted in shared best practices that 738 00:30:34,689 --> 00:30:36,910 directly improved victim response 739 00:30:36,920 --> 00:30:39,142 tactics for military , local police and 740 00:30:39,142 --> 00:30:41,031 lifelines counseling . Lieutenant 741 00:30:41,031 --> 00:30:43,087 general , uh Lieutenant junior grade 742 00:30:43,087 --> 00:30:46,140 Carson initiated a proclamation signing 743 00:30:46,150 --> 00:30:48,261 with the city of Mobile that declared 744 00:30:48,261 --> 00:30:50,317 April a sexual assault awareness and 745 00:30:50,317 --> 00:30:52,539 prevention month for the second largest 746 00:30:52,539 --> 00:30:54,761 city in Alabama , resulting in expanded 747 00:30:54,761 --> 00:30:56,928 initiatives throughout the city with a 748 00:30:56,928 --> 00:30:59,150 focus on response for sector . Mobile's 749 00:30:59,150 --> 00:31:01,261 18 sub units . Lieutenant Junior Gray 750 00:31:01,261 --> 00:31:03,150 Carson approaches every victim of 751 00:31:03,150 --> 00:31:05,261 sexual assault with a strong sense of 752 00:31:05,261 --> 00:31:07,483 empathy and compassion , displaying the 753 00:31:07,483 --> 00:31:09,594 aptitude to recognize needs , provide 754 00:31:09,594 --> 00:31:11,817 resources and promote recovery . Her co 755 00:31:11,817 --> 00:31:11,650 ordination of command led discussion 756 00:31:11,660 --> 00:31:13,890 panels resulted in improved command 757 00:31:13,900 --> 00:31:15,900 climate and an increased culture of 758 00:31:15,900 --> 00:31:17,844 respect . These initiatives led to 759 00:31:17,844 --> 00:31:19,733 eight highly qualified applicants 760 00:31:19,733 --> 00:31:21,844 meeting the requirements for the V VA 761 00:31:21,844 --> 00:31:24,290 program , bolstering the ability of 762 00:31:24,300 --> 00:31:26,079 quality response resources and 763 00:31:26,089 --> 00:31:28,033 increasing confidence in the Coast 764 00:31:28,033 --> 00:31:29,367 Guard staffer program . 765 00:31:33,640 --> 00:31:35,807 Ladies and gentlemen , please give the 766 00:31:35,807 --> 00:31:37,751 winners of this year's Liz Blanc , 767 00:31:37,751 --> 00:31:40,029 exceptional sapper V of the year award . 768 00:31:40,029 --> 00:31:41,251 A round of applause . 769 00:31:48,300 --> 00:31:50,359 We will now honor the winners of our 770 00:31:50,369 --> 00:31:52,369 promoting excellence and prevention 771 00:31:52,369 --> 00:31:55,160 award leading the awardees to the stage 772 00:31:55,170 --> 00:31:57,199 is Doctor Lynne Kelly , director of 773 00:31:57,209 --> 00:31:59,890 Prevention at S ARO . Doctor Kelly will 774 00:31:59,900 --> 00:32:02,122 present each awardee with a sapper coin 775 00:32:02,122 --> 00:32:03,122 for excellence . 776 00:32:08,930 --> 00:32:11,152 The promoting excellence and prevention 777 00:32:11,152 --> 00:32:12,763 award honors the exceptional 778 00:32:12,763 --> 00:32:14,930 individuals or teams who are advancing 779 00:32:14,930 --> 00:32:17,097 prevention efforts in their respective 780 00:32:17,097 --> 00:32:18,986 services . Ladies and gentlemen , 781 00:32:18,986 --> 00:32:20,986 please hold your applause until the 782 00:32:20,986 --> 00:32:23,152 conclusion of the awards presentations 783 00:32:23,152 --> 00:32:25,208 from the United States Army , Doctor 784 00:32:25,208 --> 00:32:27,541 Karen Wilsey and Doctor Stephanie Marsh . 785 00:32:27,541 --> 00:32:29,541 Not present today are Colonel Mindy 786 00:32:29,541 --> 00:32:31,486 Kimball and Major Jessica Dawson . 787 00:32:32,729 --> 00:32:34,829 Doctor Karen Wilsey , Colonel Mindy 788 00:32:34,839 --> 00:32:36,895 Kimball , Major , Jessica Dawson and 789 00:32:36,895 --> 00:32:38,895 Doctor Stephanie Marsh demonstrated 790 00:32:38,895 --> 00:32:41,006 excellence by developing implementing 791 00:32:41,006 --> 00:32:43,006 and assessing a prevention activity 792 00:32:43,006 --> 00:32:44,839 that significantly supported and 793 00:32:44,839 --> 00:32:44,520 continues to support the sexual 794 00:32:44,530 --> 00:32:46,308 harassment assault response and 795 00:32:46,308 --> 00:32:48,530 prevention program at the United States 796 00:32:48,530 --> 00:32:50,530 Military Academy , West Point , New 797 00:32:50,530 --> 00:32:52,641 York from 1 January 2023 through 31 . 798 00:32:52,641 --> 00:32:54,989 December 2023 . The team saw a need for 799 00:32:55,000 --> 00:32:57,056 greater education and skill building 800 00:32:57,056 --> 00:32:59,000 around risk and protective factors 801 00:32:59,000 --> 00:33:00,889 relating to sexual harassment and 802 00:33:00,889 --> 00:33:03,056 sexual assault . Their approach to the 803 00:33:03,056 --> 00:33:04,944 development implementation of the 804 00:33:04,944 --> 00:33:06,944 bystander intervention training was 805 00:33:06,944 --> 00:33:09,167 evidence based and groundbreaking . The 806 00:33:09,167 --> 00:33:08,719 assessment following the first pilot 807 00:33:08,729 --> 00:33:10,699 training proved this activity was 808 00:33:10,709 --> 00:33:12,542 extremely valuable and literally 809 00:33:12,542 --> 00:33:14,653 changed the thoughts and behaviors of 810 00:33:14,653 --> 00:33:16,709 the participants , thereby improving 811 00:33:16,709 --> 00:33:16,349 sexual harassment and prevention 812 00:33:16,359 --> 00:33:18,359 efforts within the core of cadets . 813 00:33:18,359 --> 00:33:20,359 This innovative initiative not only 814 00:33:20,359 --> 00:33:22,415 supports the dod s goal to build and 815 00:33:22,415 --> 00:33:24,526 sustain a system that prevents sexual 816 00:33:24,526 --> 00:33:24,510 assault but also serves as a model . 817 00:33:24,520 --> 00:33:26,742 The United States Air Force Academy has 818 00:33:26,742 --> 00:33:28,742 indicated interest in utilizing the 819 00:33:28,742 --> 00:33:30,409 team's actions . Dedication , 820 00:33:30,409 --> 00:33:32,576 innovation and professionalism reflect 821 00:33:32,576 --> 00:33:34,520 great credit upon themselves . The 822 00:33:34,520 --> 00:33:36,631 United States Army and the Department 823 00:33:36,631 --> 00:33:35,790 of Defense 824 00:33:42,489 --> 00:33:44,600 from the United States Marine Corps . 825 00:33:44,600 --> 00:33:47,630 Mrs Morgan Hamburger , Mrs Morgan 826 00:33:47,640 --> 00:33:49,751 Hamburger de demonstrated exceptional 827 00:33:49,751 --> 00:33:51,751 effort to strengthen prevention for 828 00:33:51,751 --> 00:33:53,862 headquarters battalion , First Marine 829 00:33:53,862 --> 00:33:55,862 Division from December 2022 through 830 00:33:55,862 --> 00:33:59,079 January 2024 Miss Humber oversaw and 831 00:33:59,089 --> 00:34:00,811 executed the behavioral health 832 00:34:00,811 --> 00:34:03,033 prevention and response programming for 833 00:34:03,033 --> 00:34:05,033 headquarters battalion and also for 834 00:34:05,033 --> 00:34:07,089 third amphibious assault battalion , 835 00:34:07,089 --> 00:34:06,930 first light armored reconnaissance 836 00:34:06,939 --> 00:34:08,995 battalion and first combat engineers 837 00:34:08,995 --> 00:34:10,939 battalion . She provided extensive 838 00:34:10,939 --> 00:34:12,772 guidance and tireless support to 839 00:34:12,772 --> 00:34:14,495 commanders s personnel , equal 840 00:34:14,495 --> 00:34:16,550 opportunity , personnel prevention , 841 00:34:16,550 --> 00:34:18,495 stakeholders , leaders and service 842 00:34:18,495 --> 00:34:20,495 members throughout the First Marine 843 00:34:20,495 --> 00:34:22,661 Division . Morgan Humber developed and 844 00:34:22,661 --> 00:34:24,883 implemented behavioral health education 845 00:34:24,883 --> 00:34:24,850 programs across the first division that 846 00:34:24,860 --> 00:34:27,082 improved leaders understanding a Preser 847 00:34:27,082 --> 00:34:28,693 trauma , increased emotional 848 00:34:28,693 --> 00:34:31,027 intelligence and awareness of resources . 849 00:34:31,027 --> 00:34:32,971 Morgan Humber served as a critical 850 00:34:32,971 --> 00:34:35,027 asset to leadership by , by building 851 00:34:35,027 --> 00:34:37,193 genuine relationships with marines and 852 00:34:37,193 --> 00:34:39,304 sailors regardless of rank , allowing 853 00:34:39,304 --> 00:34:41,027 her access to the pulse of the 854 00:34:41,027 --> 00:34:42,916 battalion . Supported Miss Humber 855 00:34:42,916 --> 00:34:45,027 initiatives reflect great credit upon 856 00:34:45,027 --> 00:34:46,971 herself . The United States Marine 857 00:34:46,971 --> 00:34:48,971 Corps and the Department of Defense 858 00:34:54,060 --> 00:34:56,282 from the United States Air Force , Miss 859 00:34:56,282 --> 00:34:58,504 Sierra Elliott , and Miss Lisa Wright , 860 00:35:01,570 --> 00:35:03,750 Miss Sierra and Elliott and Miss Lisa 861 00:35:03,760 --> 00:35:05,982 Wright demonstrated exceptional efforts 862 00:35:05,982 --> 00:35:08,204 to strengthen sexual assault prevention 863 00:35:08,204 --> 00:35:10,093 for the sexual assault prevention 864 00:35:10,093 --> 00:35:12,316 response program . At the first Special 865 00:35:12,316 --> 00:35:12,030 Operations Wing , Herbert Ville Florida 866 00:35:12,040 --> 00:35:14,379 from January 1st 2023 through December 867 00:35:14,389 --> 00:35:16,830 31st 2023 . During this time , they 868 00:35:16,840 --> 00:35:18,562 collaborated with professional 869 00:35:18,562 --> 00:35:20,673 development leaders and psychologists 870 00:35:20,673 --> 00:35:22,451 to develop a healthy boundaries 871 00:35:22,451 --> 00:35:24,562 curriculum , implementing small group 872 00:35:24,562 --> 00:35:26,784 discussions with junior enlisted airmen 873 00:35:26,784 --> 00:35:26,370 through diligent research . They 874 00:35:26,379 --> 00:35:28,546 adapted and implemented evidence based 875 00:35:28,546 --> 00:35:30,768 training initiatives designed to reduce 876 00:35:30,768 --> 00:35:32,990 the continuum of harm leading to sexual 877 00:35:32,990 --> 00:35:35,212 assault furthering the dod S initiative 878 00:35:35,212 --> 00:35:37,046 to foster a culture of dignity , 879 00:35:37,046 --> 00:35:38,990 respect and empowerment from these 880 00:35:38,990 --> 00:35:40,546 efforts . 99% of airmen who 881 00:35:40,546 --> 00:35:42,601 participated in the program reported 882 00:35:42,601 --> 00:35:44,823 changes in how they address un advances 883 00:35:44,823 --> 00:35:46,990 or comments , furthering their ability 884 00:35:46,990 --> 00:35:49,101 to discourage inappropriate conduct . 885 00:35:49,101 --> 00:35:48,649 This innovative initiative 886 00:35:48,659 --> 00:35:50,881 significantly contributes to sustaining 887 00:35:50,881 --> 00:35:52,992 a system that prevents sexual assault 888 00:35:52,992 --> 00:35:55,159 and harassment . Miss Elliott and Miss 889 00:35:55,159 --> 00:35:57,270 Wright's actions reflect great credit 890 00:35:57,270 --> 00:35:59,492 upon themselves . The United States Air 891 00:35:59,492 --> 00:36:01,603 Force and the Department of Defense . 892 00:36:01,603 --> 00:36:00,830 OK . 893 00:36:07,060 --> 00:36:09,116 From the United States Space Force , 894 00:36:09,116 --> 00:36:11,338 Miss Jessica Ditson and Mr Nicholas Mos 895 00:36:11,338 --> 00:36:13,282 not present today are Miss Jessica 896 00:36:13,282 --> 00:36:15,449 Schroeder , Miss Katherine Hammer , Mr 897 00:36:15,449 --> 00:36:17,671 Hugo Escobar and Miss Melissa Dashner , 898 00:36:20,120 --> 00:36:21,898 integrated primary prevention . 899 00:36:21,898 --> 00:36:24,009 Workforce . Peterson has demonstrated 900 00:36:24,009 --> 00:36:25,898 exceptional efforts to strengthen 901 00:36:25,898 --> 00:36:28,064 primary prevention for the guardians , 902 00:36:28,064 --> 00:36:30,176 airmen , soldiers , marines , sailors 903 00:36:30,176 --> 00:36:30,050 and federal service civilians assigned 904 00:36:30,060 --> 00:36:31,560 to space based Delta One , 905 00:36:31,560 --> 00:36:33,671 headquartered at Peterson Space Force 906 00:36:33,671 --> 00:36:36,280 Base , Colorado from January 1st 2023 907 00:36:36,290 --> 00:36:39,189 through December 31st 2023 . Their 908 00:36:39,199 --> 00:36:40,921 efforts to streamline multiple 909 00:36:40,921 --> 00:36:43,032 prevention lines of effort and use of 910 00:36:43,032 --> 00:36:45,143 evidence based programming , improved 911 00:36:45,143 --> 00:36:47,143 access to skill building , promoted 912 00:36:47,143 --> 00:36:49,310 healthy relationships and work centers 913 00:36:49,310 --> 00:36:51,477 and increased help seeking behaviors . 914 00:36:51,477 --> 00:36:53,532 Their engagement with leadership and 915 00:36:53,532 --> 00:36:55,366 peer connectedness led to a 300% 916 00:36:55,366 --> 00:36:57,143 increase in unit and individual 917 00:36:57,143 --> 00:36:59,255 participation and prevention programs 918 00:36:59,255 --> 00:37:01,032 tailored on demand activities , 919 00:37:01,032 --> 00:37:02,977 promoted environments of trust and 920 00:37:02,977 --> 00:37:04,921 respect and addressed help seeking 921 00:37:04,921 --> 00:37:07,032 behavior to mitigate risk factors for 922 00:37:07,032 --> 00:37:08,810 interpersonal and self directed 923 00:37:08,810 --> 00:37:10,477 violence , integrated primary 924 00:37:10,477 --> 00:37:12,366 prevention workforce . Peterson's 925 00:37:12,366 --> 00:37:12,360 actions reflect great credit upon 926 00:37:12,370 --> 00:37:14,426 themselves . The United States Space 927 00:37:14,426 --> 00:37:16,537 Force and the Department of Defense . 928 00:37:20,770 --> 00:37:24,320 Some from the United States Coast Guard , 929 00:37:24,330 --> 00:37:28,280 MS Marta Vieja Fairy , Miss Marta 930 00:37:28,290 --> 00:37:31,520 Vieja Swick . Con comprehensive efforts 931 00:37:31,530 --> 00:37:33,530 display her clear understanding and 932 00:37:33,530 --> 00:37:35,308 dedication to promoting primary 933 00:37:35,308 --> 00:37:36,919 prevention . Her efforts are 934 00:37:36,919 --> 00:37:38,808 collaborative and inclusive while 935 00:37:38,808 --> 00:37:40,474 reflecting primary prevention 936 00:37:40,474 --> 00:37:42,530 fundamentals such as addressing risk 937 00:37:42,530 --> 00:37:44,586 and protective factors shared across 938 00:37:44,586 --> 00:37:46,641 harmful behaviors and development of 939 00:37:46,641 --> 00:37:48,641 harmful behavior analysis to inform 940 00:37:48,641 --> 00:37:50,752 effective resource distribution . Her 941 00:37:50,752 --> 00:37:52,641 advancements in creating enduring 942 00:37:52,641 --> 00:37:52,530 protective factor building activities 943 00:37:52,540 --> 00:37:55,100 such as we talk , demonstrate how even 944 00:37:55,110 --> 00:37:57,221 small initiatives can lead to service 945 00:37:57,221 --> 00:37:59,277 members increased sense of belonging 946 00:37:59,277 --> 00:38:01,110 unit , cohesion and trust in the 947 00:38:01,110 --> 00:38:02,943 organization , MS Viejas Fairy's 948 00:38:03,330 --> 00:38:05,800 promotion of primary prevention 949 00:38:05,810 --> 00:38:08,032 continues to improve the well being and 950 00:38:08,032 --> 00:38:10,254 resilience of the Atlantic area . Coast 951 00:38:10,254 --> 00:38:11,977 Guard Total Force population . 952 00:38:18,790 --> 00:38:20,846 Ladies and gentlemen , please give a 953 00:38:20,846 --> 00:38:22,790 round of applause to our promoting 954 00:38:22,790 --> 00:38:25,123 excellence and prevention award winners . 955 00:38:29,750 --> 00:38:32,010 And now Doctor Gareth will give some 956 00:38:32,020 --> 00:38:33,209 closing remarks . 957 00:38:38,870 --> 00:38:42,780 Just a couple of very heartfelt . Thank 958 00:38:42,790 --> 00:38:45,379 you once again to everyone , to all of 959 00:38:45,389 --> 00:38:47,760 our award winners today . Thank you so 960 00:38:47,770 --> 00:38:51,000 much for going out in the middle of the 961 00:38:51,010 --> 00:38:54,469 night when you uh have other things 962 00:38:54,479 --> 00:38:56,257 that you'd rather be doing like 963 00:38:56,257 --> 00:38:58,879 sleeping , uh and carrying the bat 964 00:38:58,889 --> 00:39:01,111 phone to places where you never thought 965 00:39:01,111 --> 00:39:03,278 you'd have to carry the phone and have 966 00:39:03,278 --> 00:39:05,333 to answer the call from folks . Um I 967 00:39:05,333 --> 00:39:07,556 have to say that , uh and I also wanted 968 00:39:07,556 --> 00:39:10,449 to just say when you are out there and 969 00:39:10,459 --> 00:39:13,520 as you are thinking about all of the 970 00:39:13,530 --> 00:39:16,149 things that you have to do and whether 971 00:39:16,159 --> 00:39:19,040 or not people really truly appreciate 972 00:39:19,050 --> 00:39:21,459 what you do . I hope you remember the 973 00:39:21,469 --> 00:39:23,525 words you heard today from all of us 974 00:39:23,525 --> 00:39:25,679 and not only that , but the , the 975 00:39:25,689 --> 00:39:28,639 thoughts and the thanks that oftentimes 976 00:39:28,649 --> 00:39:31,110 don't often get said um at the time 977 00:39:31,120 --> 00:39:33,120 when you're rendering assistance to 978 00:39:33,120 --> 00:39:35,231 people who are greatly in need . So I 979 00:39:35,231 --> 00:39:37,176 just wanted to say from my heart , 980 00:39:37,176 --> 00:39:39,360 thank you for all that you do and for 981 00:39:39,370 --> 00:39:41,600 our prevention practitioners again , 982 00:39:41,889 --> 00:39:44,590 thank you that when you are looking at 983 00:39:44,600 --> 00:39:46,489 the numbers that you from your uh 984 00:39:46,489 --> 00:39:48,656 results and I hope that you got really 985 00:39:48,656 --> 00:39:50,767 good results . And if you look at the 986 00:39:50,767 --> 00:39:52,933 numbers and you're like , going well , 987 00:39:52,933 --> 00:39:54,989 this could have been better . Um , I 988 00:39:54,989 --> 00:39:54,790 just want to say , don't give up . 989 00:39:54,879 --> 00:39:57,879 Thank you so much for , for doing the 990 00:39:57,889 --> 00:40:00,439 things that you do to be able to really 991 00:40:00,449 --> 00:40:02,616 advance that's prevention . You know , 992 00:40:02,616 --> 00:40:04,838 it's , it's , we , unless we innovate , 993 00:40:04,838 --> 00:40:07,060 unless we take chances to be able to do 994 00:40:07,060 --> 00:40:09,227 things that haven't been done before , 995 00:40:09,227 --> 00:40:11,338 we will never learn and we will never 996 00:40:11,338 --> 00:40:13,449 get better from where we are . And so 997 00:40:13,449 --> 00:40:13,290 moving the numbers takes a lot of 998 00:40:13,300 --> 00:40:15,411 dedication takes a lot of time and it 999 00:40:15,411 --> 00:40:17,689 takes a lot of thought . And hopefully , 1000 00:40:17,689 --> 00:40:19,919 um you understand just how much we 1001 00:40:19,929 --> 00:40:22,250 greatly appreciate you and the things 1002 00:40:22,260 --> 00:40:24,570 that you do in addition to that , once 1003 00:40:24,580 --> 00:40:26,739 again , thank you all to folks that 1004 00:40:26,750 --> 00:40:28,972 came along with and sharing your folk , 1005 00:40:28,972 --> 00:40:31,820 uh your people with us . We know that 1006 00:40:31,830 --> 00:40:34,199 um there are sometimes missed family 1007 00:40:34,209 --> 00:40:37,399 events and missed uh uh other things 1008 00:40:37,409 --> 00:40:39,659 that um that you would really like , 1009 00:40:39,669 --> 00:40:42,669 like missing your person . And uh so we 1010 00:40:42,679 --> 00:40:45,080 are very grateful that you all came and 1011 00:40:45,090 --> 00:40:47,090 uh celebrated with us today and you 1012 00:40:47,090 --> 00:40:49,312 could share in the uh in the award with 1013 00:40:49,312 --> 00:40:52,979 your awardee . So again , it's really 1014 00:40:52,989 --> 00:40:54,933 wonderful that we can bring all of 1015 00:40:54,933 --> 00:40:56,656 these people together . We can 1016 00:40:56,656 --> 00:40:59,459 celebrate uh you and your day and all I 1017 00:40:59,469 --> 00:41:01,691 can do is say thanks again and wish you 1018 00:41:01,691 --> 00:41:03,469 safe travels home . Thank you . 1019 00:41:10,159 --> 00:41:13,179 Ok . Um And ladies and gentlemen , if 1020 00:41:13,189 --> 00:41:15,411 you will please stand for the departure 1021 00:41:15,411 --> 00:41:16,745 of the official party , 1022 00:41:22,899 --> 00:41:25,489 cancel the cable check afterwards . I 1023 00:41:25,500 --> 00:41:26,500 know it's wrong 1024 00:41:32,239 --> 00:41:34,128 to all those here at the Pentagon 1025 00:41:34,128 --> 00:41:36,350 Auditorium and those attending via live 1026 00:41:36,350 --> 00:41:38,517 stream . Thank you for attending award 1027 00:41:38,517 --> 00:41:40,239 winners . Please remain in the 1028 00:41:40,239 --> 00:41:42,406 auditorium for photos . Members of the 1029 00:41:42,406 --> 00:41:44,517 audience are invited to remain in the 1030 00:41:44,517 --> 00:41:46,795 auditorium as well to take more photos . 1031 00:41:46,795 --> 00:41:48,906 Ladies and gentlemen , this concludes 1032 00:41:48,906 --> 00:41:48,639 our ceremony . Thank you . 1033 00:41:55,409 --> 00:41:55,860 Yeah , you are .