ALCOAST 196/25 - APR 2025 2025 LIZ BLANC EXCEPTIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE COORDINATOR (SARC) OF THE YEAR AWARDEE

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SUBJ: 2025 LIZ BLANC EXCEPTIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT RESPONSE
COORDINATOR (SARC) OF THE YEAR AWARDEE
A. COMDT COGARD WASHINGTON DC 301918Z DEC 24/ALCOAST 486/24
1. The Department of Defense (DOD) Liz Blanc Exceptional SARC of
the Year Award for the Coast Guard is presented each April to an
individual (military or civilian) from each military service, which
includes the Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, National Guard
Bureau, and the Coast Guard. This award recognizes individuals whose
work in the field of sexual assault prevention and response has been
particularly noteworthy, and demonstrates outstanding support of our
service members.
2. I am pleased to announce that Mr. Jason Graham, Regional SARC,
District Five (Training Center Cape May) has been selected as the
2025 Exceptional SARC of the Year for the Coast Guard. Mr. Graham
provided programmatic oversight for active duty and reserve
personnel attached to units throughout New Jersey, Delaware,
Pennsylvania, and the Recruit population at the Coast Guard's only
enlisted accession point-Training Center Cape May. Mr. Graham
utilized his engaging training style and innovative tactics to train
4862 personnel. Mr. Graham provided additional coverage to other
Coast Guard Districts as needed, volunteering 562 hours of his time
to support his SAPRR team professionals. The extraordinary efforts
demonstrated by Mr. Graham in his area of responsibility has
greatly improved the visibility and trust in the Coast Guard Sexual
Assault Prevention, Response and Recovery (SAPRR) Program, and has
made a tremendously positive impact on the Command Climate
throughout District Five.
3. I applaud all the nominees for their accomplishments and their
commanding officers for taking the time to submit well-deserved
nominations. Bravo Zulu to Mr. Graham's significant accomplishments!
4. RADM Paul Jung, Assistant Commandant for Health, Safety, and
Work-Life (CG-1K), sends.
5. Internet release is authorized.