191001-N-OC941-013 BETHESDA, Md. (Oct. 1, 2019) Capt. Mary Seymour, Naval Support Activity Bethesda commanding officer, addresses leaders of the supportive partnership between NSA Bethesda and the National Capital Region Medical Directorate, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Naval Dosimetry Center, and Navy Medicine Professional Development Center, at their annual Domestic Violence Awareness Month proclamation signing at the USO Warrior and Family Center at Bethesda Tuesday, October 1, 2019. Domestic Violence Awareness Month is observed each October to raise awareness of domestic violence and provide an opportunity to highlight the role and resources provided by the Family Advocacy Program, the Department of Defense's lead agency for the issue. If you think you may be a victim of domestic abuse, contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit the Fleet and Family Support Center. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist John Fischer/Released)