Greywolf supports Sexual Assault Awareness Month

Photo By Spc. Sharla Lewis | Soldiers sprint towards the finish of a 4-mile run in support of Sexual Assault Awareness Month April 24. The run was sponsored by the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Equal Opportunity Team to raise local awareness of sexual violence and to give a voice to victims of sexual assault.  

MOSUL, IRAQ

04.28.2009

Story by Spc. Sharla Lewis 

3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division

FORWARD OPERATING BASE MAREZ, MOSUL, Iraq — An open invitation 4-mile run in observance of Sexual Assault Awareness Month was held by the 3rd Heavy Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Equal Opportunity Team April 24 on Forward Operating Base Marez in Iraq.

The goal of Sexual Assault Awareness Month is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and to educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual violence.

"By pooling our resources, we can highlight sexual violence as a major issue through activities like the 4-miler. Drawing attention to the problem will reinforce the need for preventive measures and efforts," said Sgt. 1st Class Cadonna Odom, the Greywolf Equal Opportunity Advisor.

• Date Taken: 04.28.2009
• Date Posted: 04.28.2009 02:05
• Story ID: 32940
• Location: MOSUL, IQ