Air Force leaders urge Airmen to reduce sexual assault Published Nov. 19, 2012 By Public Affairs 455th Air Expeditionary Wing BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- Secretary of the Air Force Michael B. Donley, U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Mark A. Welsh and former Chief Master of the Air Force Chief Master Sgt. James A. Roy recently signed a letter to Airmen encouraging all Airmen to stand up against sexual assault. The letter discusses the impact that sexual assault has on the Air Force and charges each Airman to become personally involved in driving it from our ranks. "There is no place for sexual assault in our Air Force. When it comes to combating this challenge, every Airman is either part of the solution or part of the problem. We must be united in our commitment to intervene when we see the potential for harm, to act affirmatively when we observe tolerance of sexist behavior and attitudes, and to provide victim care. The only way to stop sexual assault is for Airmen to take action. ... Become personally involved. Recommit yourself to our core values. Be an advocate for professionalism and discipline. Most importantly, if you are aware of sexual assault in your unit, report it." To assist in creating awareness of Sexual Assault in the military, the Department of Defense Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Office offers a comprehensive listing of DOD laws, regulations and available training at sapr.mil. For more information on the Air Force Sexual Assault Prevention and Awareness Program, visit http://www.afpc.af.mil/library/sapr/index.asp.