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A mile in her shoes

Courtesy Story | 16th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.26.2012

The sidewalks of downtown El Paso were crowded with women cheering, shouting catcalls and whistling as hundreds of men in red high-heel shoes prepare to walk a grueling mile wearing two-to-three inch pumps and... Read More

Violence behind closed doors

Story by Staff Sgt. Reshema Sherlock | 10th Press Camp Headquarters | Date: 10.24.2012

October is designated as National Domestic Violence Awareness month. In tribute, Womack Army Medical Center hosted a presentation in memory of Army 2nd Lt. Holley Wimunc, Oct. 17. Read More

Miramar spreads word to help prevent domestic violence

Story by Lance Cpl. Rebecca Eller | Marine Corps Air Station Miramar / 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing | Date: 10.19.2012

Every nine seconds in the United States a woman is assaulted or beaten. Up to 10 million children witness some form of domestic violence annually. To help prevent these numbers from increasing, Domestic Violence... Read More

Men walk against domestic violence

Story by Spc. Joshua Edwards | 2nd Cavalry Regiment | Date: 09.28.2012

Walking one mile might seem easy, but walking a mile in high heels might be a little harder. Walk a Mile in Her Shoes was hosted by the Grafenwoehr Army Community Service at Rose Barracks Sept. 22. Read More

Speaking up against domestic violence makes difference

Story by Lance Cpl. Jackeline Perez Rivera | Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune | Date: 07.19.2012

The house sits quietly when suddenly a commotion rings out. Shouts and cries pierce the walls of the adjoining residence, but the couple watching television say nothing. After all, who are they to come in... Read More