Air Force Features

May 31, 2023
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 further action.
May 8, 2023
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey gives voice to civilians’ opinions

The feedback civilian employees gave in 2022 has earned the service the no.9 ranking for large agencies by the Partnership for Public Service’s “Best Places to Work in the Federal Government” in 2022.
Aug. 17, 2022
Intentionality 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.
July 2, 2022
US, Kuwaiti women attend Women’s Peace, Security Diwaniya

Diwaniyas are a place to network where people from different facets of society gather to discuss topics of interest, form alliances, close business deals or introduce people to associates. Historically, Diwaniyas have consisted of only men but now have evolved into mixed gender or only women.
June 20, 2022
Juneteenth: the last vestige of slavery ends

Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday June 20, 2022, after becoming an official holiday in 2021 by an executive order from President Joe Biden.
March 6, 2022
AFSOC hosts 2022 LEAD Symposium

Air Force Special Operations Command hosted its Leadership, Equity, Advocacy and Development (LEAD) Symposium featuring six keynote speakers, including Lt. Gen. Jim Slife, commander of AFSOC, and Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, Feb. 23-24.
Feb. 28, 2022
Cross Cultural Mentoring Panel highlights mentorship challenges, opportunities

Coinciding with the annual Black History Month Observance, the virtual event featured a panel of Black leaders from across the command.
Oct. 16, 2021
Re-branded DEIA office targets removing barriers to employment opportunity

Ensuring the current structure is named accordingly for all aspects of opportunity, the Air Force Materiel Command has rebranded the office charged with leading the efforts across the enterprise, resulting in a new “DEIA” acronym that encompasses diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility as
Sept. 17, 2021
DAF Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: The HEAT is on

The Hispanic Empowerment and Advancement Team, a specialized Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, was chartered to review and analyze guidelines, programs, data and other information for barriers to employment, advancement, and retention of Hispanic employees and applicants,
Sept. 14, 2021
AFMC continues implementation of diversity, inclusion initiatives

The Air Force Materiel Command continues to make progress on a number of diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives across the command as it leads the Air Force in ensuring all Airmen, uniform and non-uniform, have the right environment, resources and support they need to thrive and succeed.
Sept. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review

The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.
Feb. 17, 2021
Office of Diversity and Inclusion joins next AETC Real Talk

Lt. Gen. Brad Webb, commander of Air Education and Training Command, is scheduled to host the fifth episode of AETC Real Talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. central on AETC’s Facebook page.

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