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.
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…
CSAF 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.”
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.
Statement 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.
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.
Air 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.
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.
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.
Innovator’s Series: 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.