The Tunnel of Oppression is a resource provided to Grand Forks Air Force Base Airmen to help them realize that they are not alone. It provides a safe and anonymous environment to talk about serious issues such as, bullying, sexual assault, drug abuse and many others. The participants are in civilian clothes and use flashlights to navigate the Tunnel to allow them to feel comfortable enough to speak openly. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released)
Leadership from the 319th Air Base Wing participaye in an activity in the Tunnel of Oppression Sept. 24, 2015, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The Tunnel covers many issues that affect Airmen on a daily basis. The exercise was meant to show how easily sexually transmitted diseases can be spread. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released)
Senior Airman Andrew JeanJacques, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron customer service journeyman, briefs members of the 319th Air Base Wing leadership in the Tunnel of Oppression Sept. 24, 2015, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. JeanJacques is one of the Airmen that volunteer their time to speak about serious issues that they have experienced in their lives. The Tunnel provides a place for Airmen to speak about these issues openly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released)
Senior Airman Tyler Jones, 319th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance journeyman, gives the final debrief to members of the 319th Air Base Wing leadership after they went through the Tunnel of Oppression Sept. 24, 2015, on Grand Forks Air Force Base, North Dakota. The leadership visited the Tunnel to gain a better understanding of what the Airmen experience when they participate. The Tunnel allows Airmen to speak freely about a variety of issues faced by many fellow Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Sparks/Released)