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Show Hilltop 4 HILLTOP TIMES TIMES June 20, 2013 LITCHFIELD from different backgrounds and groundings. But, by ensuring there is a standard against sexual assault in which individuals are held accountable when the standard is violated, there will be greater success eliminating the problem. "I will know we are making progress when everyone can recommend the Air Force as a great place for their daughters. And, when any sexual assault survivor would recommend the Air Force to their children because they are confident of the environment," said the general; himself a father of a teenage daughter who might one day be considering a military career. "Zero tolerance is the standard and anything less is failure," he said. "It's incumbent on our supervisors, commanders, chiefs, non-commissioned officers to ensure folks know this is not an acceptable behavior in our military and civilian workforce. He went on to explain, "It is really just an extension of the wingmen's responsibilities that we all know and believe in." From page 1 As of May 2013, there have been 513 reported sexual assaults in the Air Force. In fiscal 2012, there were 790, a sharp increase over previous years. While most assaults are committed by young male Airmen perpetrators, targets can be anyone. "It's devastating when an assault occurs, but survivors shouldn't also be let down by the system," stressed the general. To that end, the Air Force is taking a more proactive and aggressive approach to combating sexual assault. Victim advocates, sexual assault response coordinators, and other forms of assistance are available should an incident occur, the general said. It is his hope that survivors realize there are many people who want to help them recover. Litchfield said one key to combating the problem is greater awareness. He recently spoke to a group of 25 leaders and asked them how many of them talked about sexual assault in their respective units on a regular basis. He was surprised that only one person raised their hand. "The subject of sexual assault needs to be addressed and discussed just as often as the topics of resiliency and safety," he said. "Ask Airmen what's going on this week- MICAH GARBARINO/U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Bruce Litchfield, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, stresses the need for greater awareness of the problem sexual assault poses for all Airmen and the mission during an interview at Tinker AFB on June 17. end. Ask who's going to a party. Let them know if alcohol will be served, Airmen need to watch out for one another and be good wingmen; help that Airman out of an uncomfortable situation and prevent a crime from occurring." The general said he knows new Airmen come <ANDAHAR IOINT EXERCISE SENIOR AIRMAN SCOTT SALDUKAS/U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 451st Air Expeditionary Wing prepare to hook cargo to a UH-60 Black Hawk flown by soldiers of the 3rd Combat Aviation Brigade at Kandahar Airfield, June 1. Senior Airman Christopher Dominguez, a Reservist in the 419th Fighter Wing's 67th Aerial Port Squadron, took part in the first-ever joint coalition slingload night exercise to enable Airmen to prepare cargo for delivery to a forward operating base. • Hill AFB Job Openings Site Internal civilian announcements are posted on the USAJOBS web site. Announcements for bargaining unit positions are posted any week day. The website is www.usajobs.gov . On the home page type "HILL" in the box titled "What". In the box titled "Where" type "UT" and hit the Search Jobs button. To view all vacancies that are currently open, under "Refine Your Results", top left hand section, select the "Jobs for Federal Employees" bubble. mit BANDIDO BURRITO THE CLASSIC MEXICAN BURRITO FOR JUST $5 099AND FREE DRINK. CHOICE OF MEAT NOT VALID WITH ANYOTHER OFFER. SOUTH CLEARF IAIID,gU0z3CA 1:3 DD Dona,,co.,,c) Fajitas " Carne Asada " Burritos " Enchiladas " Tacos Al Pastor " Salads " Quesadillas ENTREE Buy One Entree at Regular Price and Two Drinks and Get the Second Entree Free. Good For Chicken And Pork Items Only. Not Valid With Any Other Offer. Expires 7/8/13 CATERING AVAILABLE A6 ¥Aboh azidaa HOMETOWN HEROES CELEBRATION JUNE 26-28 CABELA'S HONORS YOUR SERVICE AS OUR WAY OF SAYING THANK YOU WE ARE OFFERING OUR EMPLOYEE DISCOUNT TO ACTIVE MILITARY, VETERANS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTERS AND EMS PERSONNEL. Join us in Lehi, UT 2502 W Cabela's Blvd • Lehi, UT 84043 801 ,766/2500 • www.cabelas.com/lehi This offer is good at Cabela's U.S. stores only. Not available on catalog or Internet orders. This offer will be valid on in-stock store merchandise only. Not valid on Gift Certificates, Gift Cards or licenses. Offer cannot be used on prior purchases. Offer cannot be used in combination with any other promotion or previous offers. Other restrictions apply, see store for details. Please present government ID to cashier. Offer valid June 26-28, 2013. |