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2 April 22, 2016 COMMENTARY Thunderbolt
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#NotJustApril:
Know your part, do your part
ACTION LINE by that one in 33 American men will be the victim of an at-
LORINDA PIRRIE tempted or completed rape at some point in his lifetime.
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Peterson Air Force Base Sexual Assault Response coordinator The media would have me believe that he is at a much
The Commander’s Action Line higher risk in the military, yet the statistics would suggest
is your direct line to me with ques- PETERSON AIR FORCE AIR FORCE BASE, Colo. otherwise. Neither one of my children is at higher risk than
tions or suggestions about subjects — Working in the field of sexual assault prevention and re- the rest of our society simply because of their career path.
of concern to the entire Luke Air sponse, it’s presumable that I think about the subject more This crime does not discriminate and knows no boundaries.
Force Base community. frequently than the average person. As such, my children It can occur regardless of gender, rank, age, race, religion,
have been subjected to a plethora of discussions regarding income, ability, profession, ethnicity or sexual orientation.
I appreciate your feedback. risk reduction and effective bystander intervention — far
Your ideas and concerns help too many “lectures” if you ask them. There is a good chance that someone you know has been
build a stronger foundation on or will be sexually assaulted in his or her lifetime, yet 68
which we can successfully com- In fact, before my daughter left for college, she and her percent of victims will not report the crime. If a survivor
plete our mission and take care of five closest friends gathered in my living room to discuss trusts you enough to share their experience, how will you
our people. dorm room decorating ideas, class schedules, sororities and respond? Will you believe them? Will you be empathic and
other important college freshman issues. As I eavesdropped supportive? Social norms often direct questions of clothing
To receive a response, leave %ULJ*HQ6FRWW3OHXV on their conversation and observed their enthusiasm and choices, alcohol consumption or promiscuity; will you dare
your name and telephone number. WK):FRPPDQGHU excitement, it occurred to me that statistically one of these to challenge those norms, to hold offenders, not survivors,
Action Lines of general interest are vibrant young women could likely be a victim of sexual accountable for their actions?
printed in the Thunderbolt. Remember, the quickest and assault.
most efficient way to resolve a problem is to talk directly to The Peterson AFB objective during Sexual Assault
the responsible agency or through your chain of command. According to the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Net- Awareness and Prevention Month (and all year round) is
work, one out of every six American women will be the to focus on creating the kind of culture that does not accept
The Action Line isn’t just for complaints. Send along victim of an attempted or completed rape at some point in sexual assault or any acts of interpersonal violence. This
your kudos when someone provides exceptional service, her lifetime. Let’s think about this for a minute. Picture requires a personal commitment from all service members
goes out of their way to help or deserves a kind word. six women you know: one in six. Picture your unit’s holiday at every level, our civilian counterparts, as well as our fami-
party, a family reunion, or a retirement ceremony: one in lies and friends. Together, we can collectively take action
PHONE NUMBERS six. Your softball team, bowling league, or scrapbooking to promote safety, respect and equality. We all have a part
club: one in six. in combating sexual assault and April offers an excellent
Airman and Family Readiness Center ....................... 623-856-6550 opportunity to focus attention on our individual roles. You
Chapel ................................................................... 623-856-6211 As my son prepares to enlist in the Air Force, it also oc- speak with your actions. What are you saying?
Child Care Center ...................................................623-856-6339 curs to me that at least one young man in his basic training
Community Center ............................................... 623-856-7152 flight might be the victim of sexual assault. RAINN reports Courtesy of af.mil
Computer IT service desk .................................. DSN 945-2900
Eye Clinic ............................................................. 623-856-7965 ‘Cost’ of job includes what doesn’t get done
Fitness Center ....................................................... 623-856-6241
Flight Medicine .................................................... 623-856-2273 by Lt. Col. activity book or a new action figure — but it doesn’t end there. As Airmen, we
Fraud, waste and abuse hotline ............................ 623-856-6149 TIM PURCELL a serious dilemma. Little did he know, all have a responsibility to ensure our
Hobby shop .......................................................... 623-856-6722 I was trying to teach him an important leadership makes informed decisions.
+RXVLQJR൶FH 50th Operations Support Squadron lesson about prioritization. But to do that, we must arm them with
Law enforcement desk ......................................... 623-856-5970 information.
Legal assistance .................................................... 623-856-6901 SCHRIEVER AIR FORCE BASE, As Air Force members, we face
Library .................................................................. 623-856-7191 Colo. — My 5-year-old son recently similar decisions all the time. There When we’re charged with a new
Marketing ............................................................. 623-856-3245 lost his first tooth and was ecstatic are simply not enough people, time or priority and tell the boss “no impact,”
Military Equal Opportunity ................................. 623-856-7711 to buy something with the money he money to do everything we want, so we’re failing to provide him or her with
Military pay .......................................................... 623-856-7028 received from the tooth fairy. we must constantly decide where to the full site picture. There is always an
2൶FHRI6SHFLDO,QYHVWLJDWLRQ .............................623-856-6821 spend our limited resources in order impact, but it takes some homework
Outdoor Recreation .............................................. 623-856-6267 A couple days later, he counted out to accomplish our dynamic mission. to uncover it. If we’re going to fund a
Pass and registration ............................................. 623-856-4880 a few dollars from his piggy bank and Our budgets are limited, there are new project, what other projects will
Patient advocate ................................................... 623-856-8968 asked if we could go to the store to buy only so many hours in the day, end be delayed or canceled? If you take on
3XEOLF$൵DLUV a toy. On the way to the base exchange, strength is congressionally mandated a new task, what other duties are you
Security Forces ..................................................... 623-856-5970 he enthusiastically rattled off a half (and not changing anytime soon), and not able to accomplish?
Straight Talk Line ................................................. 623-856-7064 dozen toys he planned to buy with his new facilities take years to construct.
Sexual Assault Prevention/Response .................. 623-856-4878 money. I broke the news his $5 would Years ago, my commander wanted to
Vehicle Maintenance ............................................ 623-935-6576 probably only buy one toy so he had to With that said, how do we accom- redesign and update the squadron’s front
Veterinary services ............................................... 623-856-6354 figure out which toy he wanted most. plish all we are asked to do? It starts office with new furniture, carpet, paint,
Wellness Center .................................................... 623-856-2273 with the commander’s intent (at every etc. He tasked the squadron to make it
Youth Center ......................................................... 623-856-7470 I smirked as he painstakingly con- level) and leadership’s clear priorities,
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