Oct. 17, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month: 354 MDG captain recounts journey from Puerto Rico to Alaska From the warm streets of Aibonito, Puerto Rico, to the last, and cold, frontier of Alaska, U.S. Air Force Capt. Adamaris Rivera, officer in charge of the 354th Medical Group pharmacy, has found success through her resiliency.
July 26, 2022 Air Force Surgeon General sees diversity, inclusion as vital to mission readiness (Part 3) Lt. Gen. Robert Miller, U.S. Air Force Surgeon General, is maximizing human capital and developing Airmen and Guardians by addressing inequity and incorporating diversity and inclusion in policies, allowing all service members a chance to succeed.
Oct. 1, 2021 Air Force International Health Specialists support DoD initiative to promote peace, security through inclusion of women U.S. Air Force International Health Specialists are supporting the Department of Defense’s initiative to promote women’s safety, empowerment and vital contributions to global security.
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care The Air Force’s Women’s Initiative Team has multiple lines of effort addressing barriers through policy change. The members of the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have a vision to build an Air Force health care system that strengthens high quality women’s care.
Sept. 16, 2021 Growing the Flowers family business: Longest-serving Airman promotes son to brigadier general On September 7, Brig. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Jr. pinned on his current rank by retired Maj. Gen. Alfred K. Flowers, Sr., who is the longest-serving Airman in U.S. Air Force history.
July 19, 2021 Altus ‘Diversity and Inclusion’ group targets education, discourse Recruitment is the lifeblood of the United States military. It brings people from different origins and backgrounds come together to be trained and assigned to military missions around the world. Similarly many leaders through the military place great value in diversity and the dynamic elements it
April 26, 2021 6 things leaders should be doing to increase inclusivity in their ranks Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, is leading the charge for diversity and inclusion in the Air Force Medical Service. Burks shared some advice for how leaders can cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion in their ranks.
March 23, 2021 Airman Spotlight: Readiness relies on broken barriers In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division, Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, shares her dedication to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the AFMS.
Dec. 11, 2020 Air Force Surgeon General’s annual workshop concludes, focuses on “refusing to lose” The Air Force Surgeon General’s annual Senior Leadership Workshop wrapped up on December 9 after three days of informative virtual sessions and speakers whose presentations brought into focus the theme of “Accelerate, Change or Lose.”