Break the silence

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England-- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it’s time to speak up. Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes with only 18 percent of women and 5 percent of men reporting an incident. More than three-quarters of sexual assault incidents within the Air Force involved alcohol and most victims knew their perpetrators. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault and would like to speak up, contact the SARC office at 226-7272. Break the Silence. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha)

Break the silence

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England-- April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, and it’s time to speak up. Sexual assault is one of the most under-reported crimes with only 18 percent of women and 5 percent of men reporting an incident. More than three-quarters of sexual assault incidents within the Air Force involved alcohol and most victims knew their perpetrators. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault and would like to speak up, contact the SARC office at 226-7272. Break the Silence. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha)

Finding her voice

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England—Master Sgt. Michelle Blake, 48th Medical Group flight chief for medical readiness, is being featured during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Blake wanted to share her story in hopes that other women will speak up about sexual assault. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha)

Finding her voice

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England—Master Sgt. Michelle Blake, 48th Medical Group flight chief for medical readiness, sends a message to women, “It’s NOT your fault” April 2, 2013. Blake was a victim of sexual and domestic abuse and her story is being featured during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephanie Mancha)

Airman Lydia Faux

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - Airman Lydia Faux. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany M. Deuel)

Airmen compete in the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Amazing Race

ROYAL AIR FORCE LAKENHEATH, England - (left to right) Capt. Troy Kenning, Airman 1st Class Garrett Silva, Staff Sgt. Keaston Simmons and Staff Sgt. Christopher Davalos of the 48th Contracting Squadron finished the Sexual Assault Awareness Month Amazing Race in first place on April 22, 2011. Nine teams of four were given SAAM related questions, various challenges and clues to follow to each location spanning from the fitness center to Defender Park. The top four teams received guest cards for a free meal at any Army and Air Force Exchange Service fast food restaurant and the first place team also received a one-day pass from Col. William Lewis, 48th Fighter Wing vice commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany M. Deuel)