AETC Diversity and Inclusion

Air Education and Training Command leaders are diligently working to remove barriers, promote mutual respect, and encourage tough conversations in safe spaces.

The First Command is leading efforts to strengthen diversity through deliberate actions to raise awareness about opportunities; developing partnerships with underrepresented groups; removing barriers to serve and providing mentorship to our current force.

Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-7001, Diversity & Inclusion, broadly defines diversity as “a composite of individual characteristics, experiences, and abilities consistent with the Air Force Core Values and the Air Force Mission. Air Force diversity includes, but is not limited to: personal life experiences, geographic and socioeconomic backgrounds, cultural knowledge, educational background, work experience, language abilities, physical abilities, philosophical and spiritual perspectives, age, race, ethnicity, and gender.” The Air Force increases its warfighting capabilities and lethality by attracting talent from a diverse body of applicants and leveraging their unique characteristics, experiences, and abilities.

Learn more about the U.S. Air Force Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy here.

Learn more about the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Groups (DAFBAWG) here.

March 9, 2023
Women in Aviation: Capt. Orchydia Sackey

“I remember growing up in my journey to becoming a pilot, thinking that I could not do it because I had not seen many women do it. I had not seen many people of color do it. In my position now, I think about being the example for a young girl who might have that same desire that I did.”
Aug. 23, 2022
Maxwell | High school cadet pursues dream of flying

For Ava Lewis, becoming a pilot was an achievement she was able to share with two other generations of women in her family.
May 26, 2022
Bangladesh Native Fulfills Dream of Being an Air Force Pilot

When I had the opportunity to visit my family a few years ago, I couldn't help but reflect on my family's journey. Thanks to the hard work and sacrifice of my family, I have the opportunity to serve as a pilot in the United States Air Force.My family is from a small country called Bangladesh, which

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58 SOW Diversity and Inclusion

377th Air Base Wing

Video by Senior Airman Ireland Summers

Jan. 5, 2022 | 2:32

U.S. Air Force Col. Michael Curry, 58th Special Operations Wing commander, speaks about diversity and inclusion at Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M., Jan. 5, 2022. More