A message for the Air Force JAG Corps
Like many of you, I have faced a gamut of emotions especially in light of the current discussions and events in our country (and our Air Force) revolving around race and justice. Perhaps unlike many of you, these emotions are familiar to me. I am a Bla…
Minority Serving Institution Scholarships to be upgraded to further Air, Space Force diversity efforts
The Type 1 scholarship covers full tuition and fees with no monetary cap. The other scholarship opportunities include Type 2 scholarships which provide a student up to $18,000 per year, and the Type 7 scholarships which offer full tuition and fees, cap…
Air Force senior leaders direct IG review into racial disparity
On 2 June 2020, Secretary of the Air Force Barbara M. Barrett, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David L. Goldfein, and Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to conduct a review into racia…
Air Force IG directed to independently examine racial disparities in service’s discipline, advancement opportunities
Department of the Air Force Secretary Barbara Barrett and service chiefs, Gen. David Goldfein and Gen. Jay Raymond, have directed the Department of the Air Force Inspector General to independently review the service’s record on military discipline and …
Combat Vessels Opened to Women 25 Years Ago Today
By Yonca Poyraz-Dogan Navy Office of Information Today is the 25th anniversary of the date when women became eligible to serve aboard combat vessels in the Navy. Previously, women were in shore-based roles or aboard noncombat vessels, such as, oilers, hospital and supply ships. The Nov. 30, 1993 Defense Authorization Act signed by President Bill …
Hispanic Heritage: One Marine’s Story Becomes Navy Ship’s Legacy
From Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and provides us the opportunity to recognize the achievements of the heroic individuals of Hispanic descent who overcame adversity in their careers and – through their actions – reflect great credit upon the naval service. A great example is Marine …
Hispanic Heritage: One Marine’s Story Becomes Navy Ship’s Legacy
From Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific Fleet Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated Sept. 15-Oct. 15, and provides us the opportunity to recognize the achievements of the heroic individuals of Hispanic descent who overcame adversity in their careers and – through their actions – reflect great credit upon the naval service. A great example is Marine …
Air Force promotes pilot diversity with ACE Flight Program
The inaugural class of the U.S. Air Force’s Aviation, Character and Education Flight Program recently graduated the three-week pilot training camp August 4.
Navy’s Updated Transgender Policy: Ten Things You Need to Know
From Chief of Naval Personnel Public Affairs The Secretary of Defense announced June 30, 2016, that transgender service members could serve openly in the military. As such, no service member may be involuntarily separated, discharged, denied reenlistment or continuation of service solely on the basis of gender identity or an expressed intent to transition gender. …