SAN DIEGO (April 4, 2023) Capt. Aaron Taylor, commanding officer of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2), delivers remarks during a Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) awareness event aboard Essex, April 4, 2023. The SAPR team's priority is to prevent sexual violence and assault, and although awareness and prevention is a constant effort, April is recognized nationally as SAPR awareness month. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Isaak Martinez)