Col. Deydre Teyhen, commander U.S. Army Health Clinic-Schofield Barracks (USAHC-SB), Staff Sgt. Ana Joachin, SHARP Victim Advocate, Juan Almont Done, Sexual Assault Response Coordinator, Sgt. Maj. Luis Maldonado, Sgt. Maj USAHC-SB, stand at the start...

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, HAWAII -- "Not in our homes. Not in our clinic. Not in our community. Not in our Army", said Col. Deydre Teyhen, commander of U.S. Health Clinic at Schofield Barracks (USAHC-SB) as she kicked off the Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM) 1st Annual Glow Run. The run, which was free to the community, was sponsored by USAHC-SB SHARP Office with collaboration from the following SHARP Teams: US Army Hawaii Garrison and from the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade and 25th Sustainment Brigade. The Glow Run was held on the Wheeler Army Air Field last Thursday night; and just one of the events that USAHC-SB held to observe Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention month. The Glow Run was a five kilometer run/walk that started at the newly opened Combat Aviation Brigade's (CAB) Soldier Center Medical Home (SCHM). About 200 runners of all ages showed up, making it a family event filled with pets, wheelchairs, walkers, strollers and baby carriers.

The run hosted multiple programs and community resources. The department of Veteran Affairs was present, along with their mobile Vet Center, providing information on how the VA helps Soldiers in need. USAHC-SB had their own SHARP booth, handing out items to bring awareness to the SHARP program. The 25th Infantry Division band's "One Nation" top 40 band was also present, providing great music to excite all runners approaching the starting line.

At the end of the run, runners were met with refreshments. The CAB SCMH had their doors open to all who wanted to see their new facility. All who entered had access to a self-guided tour with descriptions of the medical purpose that each room served hanging on the entry way.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention month; a month to recognize, and bring attention to putting an end to, and reporting, sexual harassment and assault. Incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault are a major concern for leaders within the Army. As leaders, Soldiers, and members of the Army Ohana we need to ensure that all members of the community, are treated equally, and can feel comfortable in their place of work.

The following day, USAHC-SB held the SHARP proclamation signing. Those who signed the proclamation took a pledge to do their part in preventing and combating sexual harassment and sexual assault. The proclamation has already been signed by over 75 Soldiers, and department of the Army civilians committing to be a part of culture change not only during Sexual Assault Awareness Prevention Month but throughout the years ahead.

USAHC-SB is committed to providing all of beneficiaries with nothing less than the best care possible. We are constantly looking forward to new ways to improve our care, and to ensure that all who enter the clinic are comfortable and treated with respect. The staff of the USAHC-SB have zero tolerance for any sexual harassment or sexual assault; we will do everything possible to ensure that every patient of the health clinic at Schofield Barracks is safe.