last week, army secretary john mchugh and army chief of staff general ray odierno spoke about this year's theme, a voice unheard is an army if you. over the next month army leaders will focus on raising awareness of sexual violence and educate leaders on how to prevent it. this is about half an hour. >> thank you, sir. ladies and gentlemen, you may take your seats. at the time i'd like to welcome to the podium dr. christine altendorf, director of the army's sexual harassment and assault response and prevention office for a few opening remarks. dr. altendorf. >> good morning. it's my pleasure to welcome each wanted you to the ceremony to cocom sexual assault awareness month. sexual assault awareness month was first observed nationally in april 2001. the goal is to raise public awareness about sexual violence and educate communities and individuals on how to prevent sexual assault. although the army governments a robust sexual harassment and assault response and prevention program year-round, today's event, sexual assault awareness month our opportunities for all leaders to place greater em

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