WASHINGTON, D.C. - Melissa K. Nauss, assigned to NAS/Joint Reserve Base New Orleans, was awarded the Navy’s 2021 Liz Blanc Exceptional Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC) of the Year Award. The Defense Department annually recognizes SARC professionals from each military service whose work has been noteworthy and demonstrated outstanding service. Nauss has served as the installation’s SARC since February 2020. She manages the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program and leading 51 victim advocates. Several of her initiatives and process improvements were shared as excellence examples with other installations by Commander, Naval Installation Command. In addition to her regular duties, Nauss volunteered to support Naval Air Station Meridian, Miss., as their SARC for six months while the position was vacant. She also serves on the Louisiana Foundation Against Sexual Assault and the New Orleans Sexual Assault Response Team. (Source: CNIC 06/10/21) Silver Spring, Maryland Native Named Navy’s 2021 SARC of the Year
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