March 2, 2022 DAF hosts 2nd annual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium The Secretary of the Air Force’s Office of Diversity and Inclusion, in partnership with the Women’s Initiatives Team, will host the second annual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium, March 8-10.
Feb. 28, 2022 5 reasons to celebrate Black History Month, with Brig. Gen. Flowers When it comes to making black history, Brig. Gen. Alfred Flowers, Jr. has seen it firsthand. Flowers Jr. outlined some of the reasons he considers it important to celebrate Black History Month.
Dec. 21, 2021 Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians The LGBTQ Initiatives Team, or LIT, a part of the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, advocated for the change to include pronouns in the signature block's for Airmen and Guardians.
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.
Aug. 20, 2021 Fostering inclusion to build a stronger force Maj. Rashida Brown, 341st Medical Group group-practice manager, has been one of the Airmen working toward that vision. She recently completed the Diversity and Inclusion Certificate Program with Cornell University where she learned more about improving engagement, fostering an inclusive environment
Aug. 9, 2021 Airman advocates for neurodiversity in military A passenger-filled sedan rolled violently against a dirt median, abruptly halted on its roof and blocked oncoming traffic on the interstate. Master Sgt. Shale Norwitz’s duty to protect and serve took precedence.
July 23, 2021 Improving readiness for a diverse force Throughout 2020 and 2021, the U.S. Air Force rolled out several changes to the dress and appearance Air Force Instruction. Most of the changes have been seen in female-specific regulations.Significant changes to the restrictions on female hair early on in 2021 included allowing braids and ponytails
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.
April 8, 2021 Air Force unveils new mission statement The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere.
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.
Sept. 17, 2020 Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers The updated policy, which is effective immediately, increases flexibility with lactation breaks and also mandates access to a refrigerator for the purpose of storing human milk.
July 29, 2020 Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.Previous policy prevented pregnant women and women within their one-year postpartum
Sept. 24, 2019 Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.