AETC bases to conduct June stand-down Published June 25, 2013 By Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs 25JUN13 -- JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - Air Education and Training Command bases stand down during the month of June to focus on dignity, trust and respect toward fellow Airmen. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel issued a directive to each branch of service to use the stand-down to mitigate an ongoing trend of sexual misconduct across the DoD. He directs "purposeful and direct engagement by commanders" so every member of the armed forces understands they are accountable for fostering a climate where sexist behaviors, sexual harassment and sexual assault are not tolerated, condoned or ignored. "AETC's stand-down day will be used to ensure there is buy-in by everyone that this problem exists, that each of us takes ownership of the problem and takes steps to be proactive and address it in whatever capacity we can," said Christine Burnett, AETC sexual assault and response coordinator. "All Airmen, from senior leaders down to lowest level will know this is everyone's problem to solve." "Our commanders have worked to design and lead meaningful stand-down events that will build on what has already been accomplished," said Col Mark Camerer, commander of the 37th Training Wing. "When we achieve the desired results, our workplaces and work behaviors will be bounded by respect and dignity for all that will make the 37th Training Wing, Air Education and Training Command and our Air Force better and stronger"