Sept. 22, 2021 It’s All About People panel focuses on diversity, inclusion, respect Retired Gen. Larry O. Spencer moderated the panel, titled “It’s All About People – Join Us,” which featured Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones; retired Gen. Edward A. Rice Jr.; Lt. Gen. Brian T. Kelly, deputy chief of staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services; and Patricia Mulcahy,
Sept. 21, 2021 Raymond describes Space Force achievements, plans, challenges ahead Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. “Jay” Raymond illustrates how the Space Force is purpose built for success at a time when the nation can no longer take space for granted Sept. 21.
Sept. 20, 2021 Air Force refines pilot candidate selection process in support of rated diversity Several Air Education and Training Command initiatives to remove barriers for qualified candidates in the pilot candidate selection process were highlighted in the Air Force’s six-month assessment of its initial Racial Disparity Report, Sept. 9.
Sept. 19, 2021 Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general On September 7, Flowers, Jr. was pinned with his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longest-serving Airman in U.S. Air Force history.
Sept. 17, 2021 Department of the Air Force leaders discuss second disparity review during virtual town hall The second Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review focused on gender and ethnicity, and included additional racial groups (Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders).
Sept. 17, 2021 DAF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The HEAT is on The Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team, a specialized Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, was chartered to review and analyze guidelines, programs, data and other information for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of Hispanic employees and applicants,
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
Sept. 14, 2021 AFMC continues implementation of diversity, inclusion initiatives The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the command as it leads the Air Force in ensuring all Airmen, uniform and non-uniform, have the right environment, resources and support they need to thrive and succeed.
Sept. 13, 2021 571 MSAS launches inaugural WPS seminar in El Salvador Women, Peace and Security is a United Nations effort to highlight the effect of conflict on women and the importance of including women in security forces and in conflict resolution. This effort aims to promote women leaders within the military and security forces and to develop solutions for a
Sept. 9, 2021 Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.
Sept. 2, 2021 Barrier analysis working group bridges gap between Air Force, installation barrier analysis efforts The Major Command Barrier Analysis Working Group will focus on anomalies found in civilian or military workplace policies, procedures and practices that may serve as potential barriers to equal opportunity employment, and upon determining the root causes, they will help develop plans to eliminate
Aug. 26, 2021 Women celebrate a rich history of resiliency For 100 years, women and their allies worked to obtain equal rights. They deployed radical campaigns, hunger strikes and picketing at the White House.
Aug. 25, 2021 AFRS looks through diverse lens to support, retain leaders In the heart of a city known for its military culture, Air Force Recruiting Service is looking through a diverse lens to attract the best of America. More than 100 people throughout the U.S. assembled for the “Celebrating Sisterhood Through Empowerment, Progress, and Change” Women’s Symposium at a
Aug. 24, 2021 Air Force revises wing, vice and group command screening board process This year, the Air Force implemented a revised process for the 2022 wing, vice and group command screening boards to streamline notification, align more closely with joint partners and enhance senior leader talent management. Approximately 24% of all O-6 positions are command billets and half of the
Aug. 19, 2021 Fostering inclusion to build a stronger force Maj. Rashida Brown, 341st Medical Group group-practice manager, has been one of the Airmen working toward that vision. She recently completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program with Cornell University where she learned more about improving engagement, fostering an inclusive environment
Aug. 12, 2021 Centralized hiring process to drive diversity, speed in recruitment efforts The Air Force Materiel Command has refined an existing centralized selection and hiring process to ensure it hires the right people to fill critical, entry-level developmental positions across the enterprise, faster and more efficiently.
Aug. 10, 2021 Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
Aug. 8, 2021 Bioenvironmental engineer speaks out on officer corps diversity, increases AF recruiting for Puerto Rico While their tropical island homes may be hard to leave, for many Americans on U.S. territory islands such as Guam and Puerto Rico, the call to service is strong. The opportunity to join military service, however, may not be as easily available for some.
Aug. 6, 2021 Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. told an influential audience Aug. 6 at the National Press Club that the Air Force and the nation must respond with speed, focus and commitment to China’s emergence and other global security threats just as it did 20 years ago following the 9/11 attack.
Aug. 6, 2021 Airman advocates for neurodiversity in military A passenger-filled sedan rolled violently against a dirt median, abruptly halted on its roof and blocked oncoming traffic on the interstate. Master Sgt. Shale Norwitz’s duty to protect and serve took precedence.
July 29, 2021 Altus AFB ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ group targets education, discourse The Diversity and Inclusion Working Group at Altus Air Force Base was established in March 2020. It was tasked with providing a foundation for understanding and long-term change for Airmen.
July 28, 2021 Childhood adversity drives Airman’s passion for diversity & inclusion It was the heckling from other kids that truly cut Flavia the deepest. As a young Romanian girl in a new country where she barely spoke the local language, Flavia Carver learned early on that some negative preconceptions are picked up at a very young age, and she experienced how painful it is to be
July 23, 2021 Around the Air Force: Recruiting Diversity, Airmen Aid Flood Victims and Record-Breaking Satellite Today’s look around the Air Force highlights Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr.’s recruiting message that emphasizes diversity, civil engineering Airmen from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, aid local communities before and after area floods, and the Air Force Research Lab’s DSX Satellite
July 14, 2021 Female body armor secures Hanscom AFB defenders The recently-developed armor is a lighter weight than previous editions and features a curved chest plate and shorter torso size. An adjustable corset tightens to fit the wearer, distinguishing it from a one-size-fits-all piece of equipment.
June 2, 2021 AFIMSC releases diversity survey results The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has released the results of its initial diversity and inclusion survey, identifying areas of focus and improvement for initiatives across the enterprise.
May 28, 2021 Innovator Series: Hazel Ying Lee Lee’s bravery and service record paved the way to secure military status for women pilots and echoed a legacy of equality and inclusion.
May 26, 2021 Air Force recruiting seeks to broaden applicant pool to find best, brightest Air Force Recruiting Service is casting a wide net seeking out the best and brightest to become Airmen and Guardians. The goal is to reach out to underrepresented groups which will help diversify the force and tap into some areas that could pay dividends to manning and help inspire youth from all
May 25, 2021 Seventh episode for AETC’s Real Talk focuses on LGBTQI+ Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the seventh episode of AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, June 17 at 3 p.m. Central time, CDT, on AETC’s Facebook page.
May 15, 2021 AFMC Autism at Work program open to students on the autism spectrum The Air Force Materiel Command’s record of hiring and supporting workers with disabilities is further emphasized by a Workforce Recruitment Program initiative for those with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.
May 13, 2021 Air Force follows revised DoD transgender policies In March 2021, the Defense Department recognized transgender and gender non-conforming people and their continued struggle for equality, security and dignity.
May 12, 2021 JBLE celebrates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month Joint Base Langley-Eustis will celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander heritage throughout the month of May with a variety of virtual events and discussions.
April 27, 2021 Air Force updates guidance for name changes in official record Effectively immediately, spaces between compound names are allowed when accomplishing name changes in MilPDS.
April 26, 2021 IG Disparity Review survey deadline extended The survey is part of the second ongoing Inspector General Disparity Review which expands its focus to gender and ethnicity, including Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.
April 26, 2021 Department of the Air Force creates two new barrier analysis working groups for LGBTQ, Indigenous Nation members The establishment of these two teams builds on the successes of the Department of the Air Force’s other teams and allows the Department of the Air Force to identify and address the issues impacting diversity and inclusion for Airmen and Guardians.
April 20, 2021 Air Force Chief of Staff lays out way forward for deployed Airmen at 332nd AEW The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing hosted a virtual dialogue between its Airmen and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
April 16, 2021 Innovator's Spotlight: Col. Guion S. Bluford A quiet boy who dreamed of reaching the stars, Bluford did indeed reach his dreams by simply doing things he enjoyed and being persistent in doing them. It was just also enough to be the first African American in space.
April 12, 2021 PACAF hosts historic Women, Peace, Security symposium Pacific Air Forces hosted its first Women, Peace and Security symposium at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, March 29 – April 1.
April 9, 2021 Second IG Disparity Review Survey coming Beginning April 9, the Department of the Air Force will be seeking feedback through a survey for the second ongoing Inspector General Independent Disparity Review.
April 8, 2021 Air Force unveils new mission statement The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
April 4, 2021 First-class aviator reflects on her storied career Kathy La Sauce didn’t blaze trails during her 20-year Air Force career. She scorched them.
March 30, 2021 AFMC releases results of diversity survey The intent of the survey was to establish a baseline for D&I perceptions across AFMC, with future assessments planned to monitor progress towards furthering AFMC diversity, equity and inclusion.
March 26, 2021 Sixth episode for ‘AETC Real Talk’ focuses on Asian American, Pacific Islander disparity Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the sixth episode of “AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force” April 22 at 3 p.m. (CDT) on AETC’s Facebook page.
March 23, 2021 Mission, culture at heart of CMSAF visit to Altus AFB Airmen from the 97th Air Mobility Wing welcomed Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne Bass during a visit to Altus Air Force Base March 2.
March 18, 2021 AFPC launches Family Vector website Airmen, Guardians, and their families may now access EFMP information without using a Common Access Card at the Department of the Air Force Family Vector website.
March 17, 2021 919 SOW’s first female Airman reflects on career Avant joined the 919th TAG in 1972 when the Air Force looked very different for women. Less than 3% of the Air Force was female and the Women in the Air Force program separated women from men in their training, uniforms and career opportunities.
March 17, 2021 Air Force marks ongoing commitment to rated diversity with newly released strategy Air Force leaders officially released the service’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy March 17, marking the force’s ongoing commitment to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse rated corps.
March 9, 2021 AETC takes deliberate action focused on diversity, inclusion for recruits, Airmen Recognizing the value of having and developing agile thinkers at all levels of the Air Force who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, Air Education and Training Command leaders have taken deliberate actions focused on diversity and inclusion for both recruits and current Airmen and Guardians.
Feb. 28, 2021 Travis AFB Airmen advance Tuskegee lineage A crew of 27 Black Airmen from Travis Air Force Base flew a heritage flight on a C-5M Super Galaxy, honoring Tuskegee Airmen, Feb. 19-21 — a rare feat as only 2% of the Air Force are pilots and only 2% of those pilots are Black, according to Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.
Feb. 24, 2021 CSAF discusses Accelerating Change at 2021 Virtual Aerospace Warfare Symposium CSAF's strategic approach for the Air Force’s future to ensure air superiority, and how to defend the United States and its interests through future challenges.
Feb. 21, 2021 Tuskegee Airman describes service, time as POW during virtual call with 332nd AEW A pilot who fought Germans in WWII, was shot down, captured and survived to tell about it, met virtually with deployed Airmen at the 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing Feb. 17.
Feb. 19, 2021 Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).
Feb. 18, 2021 Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced Airmen and Guardians will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium virtual professional development series March 8-11, during Women’s History Month.
Feb. 17, 2021 First female Muslim chaplain graduates from Air Force Chaplain Corps College First Lt. Saleha Jabeen, the U.S. military’s first female Muslim chaplain, graduated from Air Force Basic Chaplain Course Feb. 5 at Maxwell Air Force Base.
Feb. 14, 2021 Keesler AFB NCO derives purpose from her heart Senior Master Sgt. Jessica Player, Mathies Noncommissioned Officer Academy director of education, began contemplating her purpose after losing her family member. Growing up in the small town of Greensboro, Alabama, separation and racism was no rarity to Player. After reminiscing of her days as the
Feb. 11, 2021 Charter lays out AFIMSC diversity, inclusion initiatives The charter serves as the blueprint for the council, a strategic advisory board of about 40 volunteers from various AFIMSC units around the globe.
Feb. 9, 2021 Air Combat Command appoints first Diversity and Inclusion Officer The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion was established Dec. 21, 2020, based on the recommendations of both the Office of Secretary of Defense and Air Force Inspector General independent review of racial disparity, ordered by the secretary of the Air Force and the Air and Space Forces
Feb. 4, 2021 5 African American women who made U.S. military history February is the celebration of African American history and the accomplishments of Black people around the world. There are many female pioneers in African American history with various accomplishments that come to mind. Some of these pioneers are Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks, Madam
Feb. 3, 2021 CMSAF joins 300-plus Airmen in EPME virtual-training discussion Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass joined a teleconference with more than 300 Airmen enrolled virtually in the Noncommissioned Officer Academy and Airman Leadership School with instructors at the Lankford Enlisted Professional Military Education Center in East Tennessee.
Feb. 2, 2021 Department of the Air Force institutes Office of Diversity and Inclusion In June 2020, former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett stood up a Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which has evolved into this new office. The organization will work directly for the secretary of the Air Force and continue to address the strategic impact of diversity, inclusion and
Jan. 26, 2021 Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Action Team partners with NPHC The Department of the Air Force’s Diversity & Inclusion Strategic Action Team recently began working with the District of Columbia’s National Pan-Hellenic Council to inform youth in the region of the multiple opportunities the Air Force and Space Force offer.
Jan. 26, 2021 Memorandum condemning and combating racism, xenophobia, intolerance against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in the United States Advancing inclusion and belonging for people of all races, national origins, and ethnicities is critical to guaranteeing the safety and security of the American people. During the COVID-19 pandemic, inflammatory and xenophobic rhetoric has put Asian American and Pacific Islander, or AAPI, persons,
Jan. 21, 2021 Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm
Jan. 19, 2021 62nd AW honors MLK with pop-up museum The museum highlights the life and legacy of MLK as well as his fellow leaders, the impact of youth and celebrities and how the civil rights movement of the ‘50s and ‘60s led to laws and future fights for civil rights.
Jan. 19, 2021 Reserve recruiting stays flexible, opportunistic during pandemic In spite of the pandemic, Reserve recruiting has continued to sponsor a host of sporting events, some with in-person crowds and others that have only a digital or television audience.
Jan. 18, 2021 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Remember, celebrate, act In sermons and speeches, King’s voice rang out with a call for us to work toward a better tomorrow. He challenged us to live up to the ideals enshrined in our founding documents – that we are all created equal, endowed with unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
Jan. 6, 2021 Department of the Air Force now tracking more administrative discipline data, including demographics A memorandum was published Dec. 21, directing Department of the Air Force commanders to track data from lesser disciplinary actions to assist in determining whether all discipline is being carried out in a fair and impartial manner.
Jan. 6, 2021 Department of the Air Force increases commander accountability for climate survey results The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum Dec. 21, highlighting improvements made to address concerns identified in Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey reports, a tool for leaders to assess command climate.
Dec. 18, 2020 Opportunities for inclusion, new perspectives You may not know where or when the next opportunity to make a positive impact in someone’s life will present itself, but when it does, be ready.
Dec. 13, 2020 Change through diversity, inclusion: Little Rock AFB establishes Airmen’s forum The mission of the forum is to assemble a council of Airmen from diverse ranks, backgrounds and communities, focused on forging organizational cultures in which trust, empowerment and accountability is melded with the warrior ethos; where diversity is valued as a personnel readiness multiplier and
Dec. 11, 2020 DAF highlights participation in Disability Action Working Group The Department of the Air Force Disability Action Working Group helps disabled people by providing an open forum to share concerns and forge better working environments for employees with disabilities.
Dec. 7, 2020 Diversity makes the Air Force stronger Master Sgt. Ruben Zamora, 60th APS cargo movement section chief, was filling an additional duty as the first sergeant and stumbled across a rumor. He heard there were some Airmen who hadn’t carved a pumpkin, ever. To ensure these individuals had a chance to experience this unofficial holiday
Dec. 3, 2020 Air Force partners with universities in next-generation minority leaders research collaboration program The objective of the Air Force Research Laboratory Research Collaboration Program II (also known as the Minority Leaders – RCP) is to enable collaborative research partnerships between AFRL and academia that engages a diverse pool of scientists and engineers in addressing foundational research
Nov. 30, 2020 AFMC launches command-wide diversity survey The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a command-wide survey focused on gathering civilian and military Airmen perceptions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Nov. 30, 2020 CSAF visits Hill AFB Airmen online Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. and his wife, Sharene, met with Airmen at Hill Air Force Base over Zoom to participate in discussions about quality-of-life issues facing them and their families.
Nov. 25, 2020 Mobile lactation pods provide secure location for nursing mothers to breastfeed/pump The Air Force released an Air Force Guidance Memorandum that requires bases to establish lactation rooms for nursing mothers within unit facilities. The memo identified the requirements for the lactation pods, such as having a private, secure and sanitary area.
Nov. 23, 2020 CSAF visits Kirtland AFB virtually, talks diversity and inclusion Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. met with Airmen online Nov. 19, after virtually touring Kirtland Air Force Base and meeting with leaders supporting the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise.
Nov. 22, 2020 Indian immigrant living the American dream, shooting for the stars in Air Force Reserve Airman 1st Class Sourav Basu Roy, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base and a commercial airline pilot, is living the American dream.
Nov. 18, 2020 A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide The Tuskegee Airmen were not only pilots, they were support personnel as well – weather forecasters, communications professionals, aircraft mechanics, nurses, administrative people, and more. Even though the team was better known for flight, it takes many people to get a plane off the ground.
Nov. 6, 2020 Around the Air Force: Agile Flag 21-1, re-designed G-Suits, and Testing the Minuteman III Today’s look Around the Air Force highlights Air Combat Command’s “Agile Flag” exercise, incorporating the “Lead Wing” concept for agile combat employment, a test run of modified Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit “G-suits” for female pilots, and an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test
Nov. 3, 2020 Female fighter pilots test modified ATAGS “G-suit” Five female fighter pilots tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit Oct. 26-30.
Oct. 31, 2020 AETC’s rated diversity improvement strategy team aims to strengthen representation in Air Force rated career fields From increasing awareness about rated officer careers to removing barriers for qualification, Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy Team is making significant strides to remove barriers that impede the service’s ability to cultivate a diverse rated force.
Oct. 19, 2020 Women’s Health Transition Training offered virtually The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Women’s Health Services and the Department of the Air Force’s Women’s Initiative Team collaborated to establish training that provides information on health services available to women who are separating or retiring from the military.
Oct. 12, 2020 Recruiting’s Det. 1 celebrates 2 years of mentoring youth, addressing rated diversity AFRS Det. 1 is currently reaching out to thousands of young people – mentoring, educating and giving them opportunities to hopefully one day fly in the Air Force. Det. 1, which was stood up in October 2018, is celebrating two years of helping address rated diversity in the Air Force, and it has
Oct. 9, 2020 Invisible Wounds Our military members are the best trained and well-equipped in the world, and can take on every enemy, except for the one within. Quite simply, we’ve got to start talking to each other, and asking tough questions.
Oct. 5, 2020 ‘AFMC We Need’ campaign continues to drive change When Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr., Air Force Materiel Command commander, launched the AFMC We Need campaign in 2019, many were skeptical if true change would result from the study. However, one year later, the initiative continues to drive success across the mission, bringing positive change and
Oct. 1, 2020 First year report: Academy's Enlisted Academic Faculty Program makes progress The Academy is the first of the service academies to feature enlisted service members as official faculty members.
Sept. 17, 2020 Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers The updated policy, which is effective immediately, increases flexibility with lactation breaks and also mandates access to a refrigerator for the purpose of storing human milk.
Sept. 17, 2020 Diversity, inclusion board seeks input from all DOD personnel The board will focus on actions to enhance diversity and inclusion and drive a cultural shift to create lasting change in the Defense Department, from recruiting, career track selection and retention; to accessions, assignments, schools and promotions; to military justice and everything in between
Sept. 16, 2020 Air, Space, Cyber Conference panel discuss diversity within AF The Air Force Association hosted a Diversity and Racial Change Panel Sept. 16 at the 2020 Virtual Air Space and Cyber conference.
Sept. 3, 2020 Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
Sept. 1, 2020 Better Together: Whiteman AFB Airman initiates change by connecting community Current events, such as the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force take a deep dive into talking about views on racial disparity. Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer, took the racial disparity discussion outside the gate
Aug. 25, 2020 DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.
Aug. 23, 2020 Dobbins ARB navigator helps Air Force’s diversity efforts Growing up with his grandmother in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, Thomas didn’t know much about the Air Force, much less being a rated aviator.
Aug. 21, 2020 AFMC championing diversity, inclusion across the mission set As the Department of the Air Force conducts a service-wide review of diversity and inclusion, the Air Force Materiel Command is also taking a look at these issues across the command, with a focus on the overall work climate, barriers to opportunities and identifying areas requiring support and
Aug. 20, 2020 DOD Offers Diversity and Inclusion Counseling Resources The DOD partnered with various programs, including Military Family Life Counseling and Military OneSource to leverage their non-medical counseling expertise to address diversity and inclusion (D&I) issues.
Aug. 18, 2020 Airman Heritage Museum displays Women in the Air Force’s rich history Located in a single exhibit area of the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the Women in the Air Force gallery that invites us to remember the unique plights – and inevitable triumphs – of the first women who were afforded the opportunity to serve.
Aug. 17, 2020 Watch: Seek to Understand, Microaggressions Air Education and Training Command launched the first installment of "Seek to Understand," a series of educational videos featuring defined terms and personal accounts from Airmen across the command. The series seeks to address racial disparity and foster understanding of the unique experiences of
Aug. 14, 2020 Goldfein-Wright Inclusive Leadership Award unveiled The award was officially announced in honor of the 21st Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. David L. Goldfein and 18th Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force Kaleth O. Wright.
Aug. 7, 2020 New Acquisition Guidance Leverages Diverse Talent Pool for Competitive Edge The Department of the Air Force issued a new guidance memorandum Aug. 4 that implements policy and standards for establishing anthropometric — or body size — design specifications for all acquisitions programs using current male and female recruitment population data.
Aug. 6, 2020 AFMC virtual town hall addresses COVID-19, diversity, command future Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., AFMC commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Stanley C. Cadell, AFMC command chief, addressed questions in front of a live, virtual audience during the event streamed live on the AFMC Facebook page.