A6 APG News • Thursday, November 16, 2017

The deputy to the commanding general,U.S. Army Communications-ElectronicCommand Larry Muzzelo, added credenceto the Army’s position that ‘what seniorleaders say and do with regard to sexualharassment and sexual assault sets the toneandtenorArmy-wide,’duringarecentvisit tothe APG Sexual Harassment/Assault Re-sponse and Prevention, or SHARP, ResourceCenter.

Muzzelo’s boots-on-the-ground visit pro-vided the opportunity for an up-close-and-personal conversationabout theoperationofthecenterwith thestaffof theSRC,aswell asthe skills, talent and support the staff bringsto CECOM and the Command, Control,Communications, Computers, Intelligence,Surveillance and Reconnaissance, or C4ISR,community.

Escorted by APG SHARP ProgramMan-ager Tracy Marshall, Muzzelo began hiswalk through the newly-upgraded facilitywith a stop at the office of the newestmember of the SRC team, Equal Employ-ment Opportunity (EEO) Specialist Dr.Michelle Turner. In addition to otherresponsibilities, Turner oversees civiliansexual harassment complaints.

“It is always a positive sign when a seniorleader is actively seeking not only moreinformation on processes and proceduresinvolving EEO matters, but takes a genuineinterest in how he can better support theprogram,” Turner said of Muzzelo’s visit.“That’s the typeofexemplary leadership that

will ensure success.”OtherAPGstaffmembersonhandtomeet

and brief Muzello included Sexual AssaultResponse Coordinator Shariese Demby;Jody Jackson, SHARP and EEO programmanager for the Army Test and EvaluationCommand; Nicole Wright, Special AgentAPGCID, and Sgt. 1st. Class AnthonyToolin,EqualOpportunity programmanager.

“Currently, the SRC provides a hub formultiple support agencies and personnel,”said Marshall “This includes the SpecialVictimCounsel, theJudgeAdvocateGeneral,the Criminal Investigation Division, theSexual Assault Care Coordinator, Vet Centercounseling and APG SHARP. We take whatwe do here very seriously…understandingthe impact sexual assault and harassmentcan have on the individual and missionreadiness.”

The sentiments were shared byMuzzelo,who in joining the SRC staff at the roundtable, took copious notes as they discussedstrategic planning goals and objectives, andthe way ahead for SHARP and the APGcommunity.

“Here at the SRCwe’re always looking forways to improveourserviceoperations,” saidMarshall.

“As you can see from the visit by theCECOM DCG, here at Aberdeen ProvingGround we have the sound support of oursenior leadership.Whatwehave to continueto do is ensure that the well-being of ourcommunity is always a first and foremostconsideration, and that the warfighter’schallenges, greator small, nevercompromisetheArmy’s readiness capabilities.”

CECOM deputy visits SHARP Resource CenterByMary GrimesCommunications-Electronics Command

Larry M. Muzzelo, deputy to the commanding general, U.S. Army Communications-Elec-

tronics Command, pauses at the SHARP Resource Center display exhibit during his recent

tour of the new service facility.

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Deputy to the Commanding General Larry M. Muzzelo, U.S. Army Communications-Elec-

tronics Command, leads a discussion with members of the APG SHARP Resource Center

during his recent visit to the new facility.

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