Feb. 27, 2024 Accelerating the Legacy 2024 Airmen from across the nation convened for a two-day Black History Month aviation heritage event held in Charleston, Feb. 16-17.
Jan. 26, 2024 AF Week in Photos This week's photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting expeditionary operations and defending America. This weekly feature showcases the men and women of the Air Force.
Nov. 3, 2023 SAF/DI leadership attends Gartner ReimagineHR Conference to advance DEIA initiatives The Secretary of the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion office leadership recently participated in the Gartner ReimagineHR Conference Oct. 23 to 25 in Orlando.
Oct. 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force hosts Hispanic Heritage Month conference celebrating Hispanic and Latino leaders This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Voices and Journeys of Hispanic and Latino Leaders across our Armed Forces,” aimed to empower Airmen and Guardians and showcased the spectrum of talent, experience and dedication within the DAF's ranks.
Oct. 23, 2023 Go Blue, Stay Blue: Fostering a diverse force Chaplain Capt. Donsha Watkins, 9th Reconnaissance Wing, has brought her values of diversity and representation to her duties as an Individual Mobilization Augmentee at Beale AFB.
Oct. 5, 2023 SAF Diversity, Inclusion leaders shine at Pentagon’s Arizona State University outreach event The event aimed to enlighten students on employment, internships, scholarships and the vast opportunities within the DoD, spanning various fields including STEM, business and arts.
Sept. 27, 2023 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.
Sept. 26, 2023 SAF DI leadership breaks barriers at AFA The SAF Diversity and Inclusion office showcased a pivotal presence at the AFA’s 2023 Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor.
Aug. 25, 2023 Reclaiming Freedom: The story of A1C Hamna Zafar This is the story of Hamna Zafar, how she reclaimed her freedom and became a member of the United States Air Force.
Aug. 18, 2023 Stories of Service: Lt. Col. Daphne Jackson discusses how representation matters Lt. Col. Daphne Jackson, 377th Air Base Wing Staff judge advocate, shares her story and passion for diversity, inclusion and minority recruitment.
Aug. 14, 2023 DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
Aug. 4, 2023 Robins AFB distributes new two-piece flight suits The Women’s Initiative Team and members of the 461st OSS are leading the effort to get new Advanced Aircrew Combat Uniform to female Airmen at Robins Air Force Base.
June 30, 2023 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.
June 29, 2023 Honoring past, promoting future with Navajo Nation Air Mobility Command organized a meet-and-greet event in Page, Arizona, where Air Force representatives and local Navajo veterans and community members met.
June 20, 2023 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.