Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

Event coordinators of Denim Day 2024 pose for a group photo at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 19, 2024. The event coordinators participated in “Denim Day”, an event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which encourages people to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual violence and challenge misconceptions. The Department of the Air Force brings added awareness to this issue to emphasize resources and support available for preventing sexual assault. The goal is to promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking help. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

Students of the 532nd Training Squadron march to class in jeans to commemorate Denim Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 19, 2024. The students participated in “Denim Day”, an event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which encourages people to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual violence and challenge misconceptions. The Department of the Air Force brings added awareness to this issue to emphasize resources and support available for preventing sexual assault. The goal is to promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking help. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

Students of the 533rd Training Squadron close their eyes in solidarity during Denim Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 19, 2024. The students participated in “Denim Day”, an event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which encourages people to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual violence and challenge misconceptions. The Department of the Air Force brings added awareness to this issue to emphasize resources and support available for preventing sexual assault. The goal is to promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking help. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

Carly Martinez, Vandenberg Space Force Base sexual assault coordinator, speaks to students of the 533rd Training Squadron during Denim Day at Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif., April 19, 2024. Martinez was previously recognized with the 2024 Liz Blanc Exceptional SARC of the Year Award for her outstanding dedication and commitment toward sexual assault prevention and victim support. Vandenberg participates in Denim Day to promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking help. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma)

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Denim Day at Vandenberg SFB

Published April 22, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Olga Houtsma
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VANDENBERG SPACE FORCE BASE, Calif. --

The 533rd and 532nd students participated in “Denim Day”, an event during Sexual Assault Awareness Month which encourages people to wear denim as a way to raise awareness about sexual violence and challenge misconceptions. The Department of the Air Force brings added awareness to this issue to emphasize resources and support available for preventing sexual assault. The goal is to promote open conversations and reduce stigma around seeking help.