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Feb. 19, 2022Maxwell AFB, DoDEA reflect on pioneering public school integration in Alabama
        This year, the Department of Defense Education Activity celebrates 75 years of educating, engaging and empowering military-connected students such as opening in 1963 one of only three integrated public schools in the state of Alabama at the time. 

    Feb. 18, 2022Honorable Jones: Inclusive leadership is just leadership
        The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a virtual event Feb. 16 to highlight the operational need for diverse teams led by inclusive leaders, in order to address the challenges of the modern operational environment. 

    Feb. 15, 2022The power of women in the STEM workplace
        A significant gender gap has persisted throughout the years at all levels of STEM disciplines all over the world. Even though women have made tremendous progress towards increasing their participation in higher education, they are still under-represented in these fields. 

    Feb. 14, 2022In memory of 'Chappie': 1st US Black 4-star general
        There are numerous Black American service members who broke barriers and could be highlighted during Black History Month. On Feb. 11, however, it is the 101st birthday of Gen. Daniel “Chappie” James Jr., the first Black man to become a four-star general in any U.S. military branch. 

    Feb. 10, 2022Air Force ROTC, HEAT address Hispanic, Latino commissioning barriers
        The first-ever Air Force ROTC symposium, focused on Hispanic-Serving Institutions, is a capstone event following four regional virtual table talks held in January this year. 

    Feb. 10, 2022DAF leadership hosts Black History Month Observance event
        Department of the Air Force senior leaders hosted a virtual event Feb. 9 to celebrate the contributions of Black American Airmen and Guardians throughout the history of the department. 

    Feb. 10, 2022National Guard’s first trio of Black senior enlisted leaders reflect on service
        For the first time, three Black men served together as the three senior enlisted leaders for the National Guard. Each man took a different path to his respective position, but all arrived through determination and fortitude. 

    Jan. 23, 2022DAF awards Malmstrom AFB council as 2021 D&I Team of the Year
        Diversity means having a variety of people who are different from one another, but equity and inclusion means those differences are accounted for, embraced and even celebrated. 

    Jan. 20, 2022DAF stresses importance of mentoring during National Mentoring Month
        Mentoring is a relationship in which a more experienced person shares their knowledge and skills with a person with less experience in an effort to help them grow, develop and gain new perspectives. Often this relationship is between a senior and a junior member. 

    Jan. 13, 2022‘Mission Accomplished’ – Tuskegee Airmen recognized for 1949 Top Gun victory
        In 1949, the 332nd Fighter Group from Lockbourne AFB, Ohio, won the U.S. Air Force’s inaugural Fighter Gunnery Meet “Top Gun,” a worldwide gunnery competition where the best pilot teams came together to compete for the top spot. 

    Jan. 11, 2022AFIMSC prioritizes diversity, inclusion for EOD physical fitness test
        The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the postpartum health guidance revision efforts for the upcoming xplosive ordnance disposal Airmen-specific physical fitness test policy. 

    Jan. 7, 2022First Spanish-language SNCO course at IAAFA fills partner nation need
        The addition of the International Senior Non-Commissioned Officer course to the Inter-American Air Forces Academy’s catalogue makes IAAFA the only institution in the Air Force to offer all three levels of Enlisted Professional Military Education. 

    Dec. 20, 2021Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians
        The LGBTQ Initiatives Team, or LIT, a part of the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, advocated for the change to include pronouns in the signature block's for Airmen and Guardians, one of the latest initiatives the DAF undertook to address barriers to service and promote a 

    Dec. 19, 2021Explore. Discover. Dream. Former 1st FW pilot has a new mission to the stars
        Many people dream of becoming a fighter pilot, but the sky was never the limit for previous 71st Fighter Training Squadron T-38 Talon and 27th Fighter Squadron F-22 Raptor pilot, Maj. Nichole “Vapor” Ayers. 

    Dec. 14, 2021Guardsmen, partner nations attend first Air Force all-Spanish international SNCO course
        Two Air National Guardsmen participated in the first International Senior Noncommissioned Officer Course held all in Spanish by the Inter-American Air Force Academy at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Oct. 4-Dec. 8. 

    Nov. 29, 2021National American Indian Heritage Month: Protecting Nihi kéyáh, preserving culture
        Airman 1st Class Verneon Reed, 319th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Detachment 1 RQ-4 Global Hawk maintainer, is of the Navajo people. Navajo culture is one of many Native American cultures pushed out by the American government for centuries. Despite forced assimilation in order to return home, 

    Nov. 23, 2021Update: Airmen interested in learning aviation fundamentals, becoming rated officer can apply for Rated Prep Program until Dec. 31
        Active duty Air Force officers and enlisted personnel interested in becoming rated officers have until Dec. 31 to apply for the Spring 2022 Air Force Rated Preparatory Program, scheduled for March 20-25, 2022, and March 27-April 1, 2022, in Denton, Texas. 

    Nov. 15, 2021Air Force builds strong tribal relationships with time, compassion, willingness to learn
        Supporting Air Force installations with effective and robust tribal engagement, and respecting the tribes’ ancestral ties and sovereignty, is a critical goal for the Air Force Civil Engineer Center. 

    Nov. 9, 2021Department of the Air Force releases addendum to Disparity Review
        The DAF IG Disparity Review Addendum follows the DAF’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review, which addressed disparities impacting Black Airmen and Guardians, and the Sept. 2021 Disparity Review, which addressed disparities based on gender and among other racial and ethnic groups not covered by the RDR. 

    Oct. 19, 2021AFCLC launches updated culture guide app, introduces new educational course with certificate
        The director of the Air Force Culture and Language Center unveiled version 2.0 of the Air Force Culture Guide app to a virtual audience on Oct. 15, 2021, the last day of the 2021 Virtual Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium. 

    Oct. 18, 2021MyVector updates help connect Airmen, Guardians
        MyVector is one of the many tools Airmen and Guardians can use to enhance their career development, including tracking personal development and assignments, writing performance evaluations, and connecting with mentors as well as mentoring others. 

    Oct. 16, 2021Re-branded DEIA office targets removing barriers to employment opportunity
        Ensuring the current structure is named accordingly for all aspects of opportunity, the Air Force Materiel Command has rebranded the office charged with leading the efforts across the enterprise, resulting in a new “DEIA” acronym that encompasses diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility as 

    Oct. 15, 2021Kendall stresses necessity of culture, language skills for building partner alliances in strategic competition
        “I want to emphasize the important role language training and cultural understanding play in today’s global operations,” Kendall said in his keynote address. “Language is a warfighting capability. Our language-enabled Airmen and Guardians operate in foreign countries around the world, and their 

    Oct. 8, 2021OSI HQ welcomes first AF JCS senior enlisted advisor
        SEAC Ramon Colon-Lopez, who is the most senior enlisted service member, by position, in the U.S. military, visited to learn about OSI capabilities and to take part in National Hispanic Heritage Month conversations there. 

    Oct. 6, 2021AFOQT: Breaking the Language Barrier
        The Department of the Air Force recently made changes to its qualifying test for officers. By reducing the mandatory delay between tests from 180 to 90 days and allowing for ‘super-scoring’ of test subcategories, much like college SAT and ACT scoring, DAF is making headway in modernizing its 

    Sept. 30, 2021Ninth episode for AETC’s Real Talk focuses on Hispanic Airmen
        Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, will host the ninth episode of AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, Oct. 7 at 3 p.m. CDT, on AETC’s Facebook page. 

    Sept. 29, 2021First female, person of color ANG director of chaplains applies ‘Bayanihan’ concept to strengthen force
        Boling first felt drawn to serve the faith when she was just a little girl living in the Philippines. Growing up in the City of Mati, Boling often witnessed a woman in her community, named Lola Pada, helping hospital patients as a volunteer chaplain. 

    Sept. 22, 2021It’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. 20, 2021Air Force under secretary commemorates 10th anniversary of Don’t Ask Don’t Tell repeal
        Jones joined panels of fellow LGBTQ+ community members, veterans and ranking civilian leaders in the U.S. government to celebrate the progress made since the cancellation of DADT Sept. 20, 2011. After being confirmed as the Air Force’s under secretary in July 2021, she has worked to further 

    Sept. 20, 2021Air 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, 2021Growing 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, 2021Department 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, 2021DAF 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, 2021Air 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, 2021AFMC 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, 2021571 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, 2021Department 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, 2021Barrier 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, 2021Women 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, 2021AFRS 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, 2021Air 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, 2021Fostering 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. 18, 2021Civil Air Patrol continues auxiliary efforts for the Total Force
        The inclusion of the Civil Air Patrol allows for approximately 59,000 volunteers to support non-combat related Air Force missions within the United States. They also act as ambassadors to the Air Force to communities that may not have consistent military exposure. 

    Aug. 12, 2021Centralized 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, 2021Air 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, 2021Bioenvironmental 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, 2021Airman 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. 

    Aug. 2, 2021Sword Athena 2021 drives positive change for servicewomen, families
        A coalition of volunteers from across Air Combat Command came together to identify, tackle, and propose solutions to female- and family-centric barriers to readiness during the second annual Sword Athena 2021. The group focused on two key efforts to normalize support for nursing mothers: allowing 

    July 29, 2021Altus 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, 2021Childhood 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 19, 2021CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial
        Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a powerful message about air power and diversity in a new Air Force commercial titled “Helmet.” 

    July 14, 2021Female 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 19, 2021Statement by Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III on Juneteenth
        The men and women of the Department of Defense are honored to participate in the first commemoration of Juneteenth as a federal holiday. 

    June 11, 2021Air Force readdresses women’s hair standard after feedback
        The change addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head. 

    June 2, 2021AFIMSC 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, 2021Innovator 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, 2021Air 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, 2021Seventh 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, 2021AFMC 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, 2021Air 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, 2021Air Force announces Diversity and Inclusion Award winners
        The awards recognize Airmen, Guardians and organizations that go above and beyond in operational, innovational and inclusive leadership achievements in three categories: command team, team and individual. 

    May 12, 2021JBLE 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. 

    May 12, 2021Acculturation initiative drives better talent management
        For the Air Force Materiel Command, making sure new employees receive a great first impression is key to talent management and the driving force behind the continued success of the enterprise acculturation initiative. 

    April 27, 2021Air 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, 2021IG 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, 2021Department 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 16, 2021Innovator'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 4, 2021First-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 31, 2021SFS Airmen reflect on women’s influence in the Air Force
        “I put on this uniform because I love my country,” said Senior Airman Elizabeth Hanson, 366th Security Forces Squadron response leader. 

    March 30, 2021AFMC 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 29, 2021New opportunities in National Capital Region: Civil Air Patrol stands up new squadron
        The newly created Howard Town Civil Air Patrol squadron stood up due to interest within the local community, the proximity to a local Reserve Officer Training Corps program and its location in the inner-city of Washington, D.C. 

    March 27, 2021437th AW conducts all-female flights for Women’s History Month
        The 437th Airlift Wing conducted two all-female flights to commemorate Women’s History Month at Joint Base Charleston March 15 and 17. 

    March 26, 2021Sixth 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 24, 2021Female aviators key element to the CAA mission
        Female aviators play an important role in the 711th Special Operations Squadron’s combat aviation advisor mission at home and around the globe. Combat aviation advisors advise, assist and instruct service members from partner nations on how to best perform this specialized mission. 

    March 18, 2021AFPC 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, 2021919 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, 2021Air 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 15, 2021Senior leaders join inaugural Women’s Symposium
        Department of the Air Force senior leaders discussed the importance of diversity and inclusion during the inaugural 2021 Women’s Air and Space Symposium March 8-11. 

    March 10, 2021Department of the Air Force broadens Career Enlisted Aviator height standards
        To accelerate Air Force aircrew diversity efforts and safely meet accession demands during the ongoing study, critical flying Career Enlisted Aviator, or CEA, career fields and applicable aircraft were surveyed at the request of Air Education and Training Command leadership. 

    March 9, 2021AETC 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. 

    March 5, 2021New ‘Women in the Air Force' exhibit to open with virtual event March 5
        The exhibit, titled “Women in the Air Force: From Yesterday into Tomorrow,” covers historical issues, changes in laws and attitudes, and women's contributions to the Air Force mission. These displays, which are located throughout the museum, contain one of a kind artifacts used by women in the Air 

    Feb. 22, 2021E-8C JSTARS all-African American flight crew makes history
        The flight crew of Airmen and Soldiers from the Georgia Air National Guard’s 116th Air Control Wing, active-duty Air Force 461st Air Control Wing and the Army’s 138th Military Intelligence Company – collectively known as Team JSTARS – used the training to also commemorate Black History Month. 

    Feb. 21, 2021Tuskegee 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. 20, 2021Historic First: Migo first female American Samoan promoted to CMSgt in US Air Force
        In a historic first, SMSgt Jacinta Migo became the Air Force’s first American Samoan woman to be promoted to chief master sergeant during a ceremony hosted by the 505th Test & Training Group at Hurlburt Field, Feb. 1. 

    Feb. 19, 2021Department 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, 2021Inaugural 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, 2021Kirtland AFB female defenders get new female body armor
        After years of wearing the standard tactical vest originally designed for a male body frame, female Airmen from the 377th Security Forces Group at Kirtland Air Force Base were among the first Air Force defenders to receive the new issue of female body armor starting January 2021. 

    Feb. 17, 2021First 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. 17, 2021Office of Diversity and Inclusion joins next AETC Real Talk
        Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, is scheduled to host the fifth episode of AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. central on AETC’s Facebook page. 

    Feb. 14, 2021Keesler 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, 2021Charter 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. 10, 2021Behind the Braids: Reservists play key role in first women’s hair policy change in 70 years
        Reserve Airmen have been instrumental in helping bring about the first major change in the Air Force’s women’s hair policy since the late 1940s. 

    Feb. 9, 2021Air 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, 20215 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. 2, 2021Department 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, 2021Diversity & 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. 21, 2021Air 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, 202162nd 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. 18, 2021Dr. 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. 12, 2021Former AFRL engineer earns 2021 Most Promising Engineer in Government award
        First Lt. Samuel Nyamekye, a former Air Force Research Laboratory Aerospace Systems Directorate Airman, was recently named the 2021 Most Promising Engineer in Government in advance of the 35th Annual 2021 Black Engineer of the Year STEM Conference.1

        


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