Sheppard participated in the Department of Defense-mandated Sexual Assault and Prevention Response (SAPR) stand-down day June 13, 2014. Events included physical training in the morning, followed by group discussions and educational seminars in the afternoon. DOD Secretary Chuck Hagel has directed more than 28 initiatives to help combat sexual assault in the military. The DOD focuses on five lines of effort, which are centered on prevention, investigation, accountability, advocacy/victim assistance and assessment. (U.S. Air Force photos by Airman 1st Class Jelani Gibson)