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.”
Feb. 2, 2023
LIVE’s VR experience provides dynamic decision-making moments aimed at growing inclusive leaders

Air Education and Training Command officials are in the process of rolling out a virtual reality experience designed to help grow inclusive-minded leaders.
Nov. 29, 2022
Seven online courses every Air Force leader should take

If you’re looking to grow as a leader, consider enrolling in one of AETC’s free DigitalU Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Education and Training Courses. Any Airman—active duty, reserve, guard or civilian—can enroll in one of the 22 online courses specifically designed for people-focused leaders.
Nov. 16, 2022
Air University announces selectees for the Air Education and Training Command’s Educator of the Year awards

Air University announced the 2022 selectees for the Air Education and Training Command’s (AETC) Educator of the Year awards 7 November 2022.

Video by Airman 1st Class Kaitlyn Preston

Liberation Day 2022 b-roll

36th Wing Public Affairs

July 21, 2022 | 2:20

This video shows b-roll footage of the Liberation Day parade on Guam, July 21, 2022. This parade marked the 78th commemoration of Guam's liberation by the U.S. military forces on July 21, 1944, which ended the Japanese occupation that had begun in 1941.