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First in Global Strike: Whiteman's new full-time victim advocates
The Whiteman Air Force Base Sexual Assault Prevention and Response team has made a significant advancement by becoming the first in Air Force Global Strike Command to fully staff their program with full-time victim advocates. This move aims to better support survivors of military sexual violence by connecting them to resources that can assist them after experiencing a sexual assault.Scott Isom, 509th BW SAPR sexual assault response coordinator, highlighted the challenges of having part-time volunteers as victim advocates, stating, “It was sort of like an additional duty...
Global Strike Command Wins CE Readiness Challenge X
The Air Force Global Strike Command emerged victorious in the recent Readiness Challenge X competition, showcasing their engineering skills and determination over a grueling six-day event. Capt. Matt Lawler, the team leader, expressed the team's dedication, saying, "It feels great to win and it’s a testament to how bad we wanted it and how much effort we put into every event."The competition, which took place at Tyndall’s Silver Flag Exercise Site, saw teams from various branches and coalition partners engaging in a series of challenges. The top two teams, including Air...