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 Aug. 17, 2022Intentionality is key: Perspectives from a first-time JWLS emcee
        Tech. Sgt. Joan Olmo served as master of ceremonies during the Air Force portion of the 33rd annual Joint Women’s Leadership Symposium in Norfolk, Va.. July 10-13. 

    March 31, 2022A culture of inclusion is key to success
        In recognition of Transgender Day of Visibility, AFMC’s LGBTQ Initiatives Team highlights the importance of inclusion for transgender people across the mission and how individuals can support the command and Air Force-wide inclusion efforts. 

    March 4, 2022For the talking circle: Celebrating a journey, looking to the future
        In the Department of the Air Force, the Indigenous Nations Equality Team (INET) is working to further that sharing and increase awareness of our cultures and what we bring with us when we become part of the Air Force and Space Force. 

    March 1, 2022Zero Discrimination Day is an opportunity for inclusive leadership, taking action
        Zero Discrimination Day provides an opportunity for our Airmen and Guardians to leverage inclusive leadership, to have conversations about the importance of ensuring equitable treatment that enables our total force to give their most to accomplishing the Department’s missions. 

    Sept. 7, 2021Empowered Airmen accelerate change in Air Force training
        Last August, the Chief of Staff of the Air Force provided his marching orders: Airmen must be prepared to accelerate positive change and have the courage to question the status quo. Senior Airman Gabrielle DeQuire, 17th Operational Weather Squadron weather journeyman, was given an incredible 

    May 17, 2021Warrior braids and the Air Force Women’s Initiative Team – the invisible labor behind diversity, inclusion, and institutional change
        Cast your gaze across the faces of U.S. Air Force servicewomen in the days after Feb. 10, 2021, and you cannot help but notice the joyous reaction to the service’s recent change in its hair standards for women. 

    March 8, 2021Diversity, inclusion are tools for national defense, not buzzwords
        We live in a dynamically changing and increasingly complex global security environment. In order to maintain ourselves as the world’s leading Air Force, we must continue to adapt and prepare for any potential contingencies — in today’s highly competitive environment. 

    Oct. 13, 2020Invisible Wounds
        I often look around the room and wonder, who is suffering in silence...facing challenges that no one else can see...scarred by traumatic brain injury or post-traumatic stress. 

    June 5, 2017Serving with pride
        I am an American Airman. I am a warrior. I have answered my nation’s call.I am a wingman, a photojournalist and a husband.I am gay. 

    June 9, 2016Embracing diversity by leading from the front
        Often times when we hear terms like diversity and inclusion, we think of them more as buzz words or a way to hold someone accountable for not doing the right thing. But what does diversity actually mean to us in the Air Force? To me, it’s simple: place the right people in the right positions to1

        


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