DAF drives forward with groundbreaking DEIA training event
The Department of the Air Force led its inaugural DAF Strategic Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Certification training event Sept. 21–22 at the University of Virginia Darden Center in Arlington.
DAF’s 2023 DEIA Conference champions respect, recruitment, retention and readiness
This year’s theme, “Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready,” aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and belonging amid an evolving battlefield.
DOD highlights ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’ resources
The Defense Department is providing resources that will feature useful information for veterans who may have been impacted by the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy.
Stories of Service: Lt. Col. Daphne Jackson discusses how representation matters
Lt. Col. Daphne Jackson, 377th Air Base Wing Staff judge advocate, shared her story and passion for diversity, inclusion and minority recruitment.
DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies
In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
Three generations of breaking barriers: T-7A Red Hawk soars with US Air Force test pilot
Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron has become the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri.
LIT hosts pride event, nears team milestone
The LIT barrier analysis working group was formed in April 2021. Since the creation of the team, it has raised awareness, informed medical policies, and advocated on behalf of LGBTQ+ military members and civilian employees.
DAF releases Women, Peace, Security Strategic Action Plan
The DAF recently released its Women, Peace, and Security Strategic Action Plan to operationalize WPS concepts across the Air and Space Forces.
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members’ contributions to national security during Pride Month.
AFMS holds first Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility conference
The Air Force Medical Service’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted their inaugural Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility conference May 24, with a thematic focus on informing attendees on the latest AFMS initiatives and inspiriting furth…