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Oct. 31, 2023
Department of the Air Force hosts Hispanic Heritage Month conference celebrating Hispanic and Latino leaders

This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Voices and Journeys of Hispanic and Latino Leaders across our Armed Forces,” aimed to empower Airmen and Guardians and showcased the spectrum of talent, experience and dedication within the DAF's ranks.
Oct. 13, 2023
Around the Air Force: T-7A Red Hawks Start Testing, Diversity and Inclusion Conference, Hypersonic Weapons Familiarization

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a new training aircraft is being put through its paces, the DAF focuses on diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility at a special conference, and crews from AFGSC and ACC come together to learn about hypersonic weapons.
Sept. 12, 2023
Kirtland | Torch Athena: 58 SOW Airmen advocate for and empower women

Women from the 58th Special Operations Wing are leading the Torch Athena program at Kirtland AFB. Torch Athena is an Air Education and Training Command women’s initiative program that focuses on educating, empowering and advocating for female Airmen within AETC.
April 27, 2023
Goodfellow | Into the Tower of Babel

Goodfellow and Angelo State University came together for the fourth annual Language and Culture Fair in San Angelo, Texas, April 27th, 2023.
Oct. 7, 2022
Air Force program teaches Airmen basic aviation skills, helps rated selection board application

Active duty officers and enlisted who are interested in becoming rated officers, can apply to a program for an opportunity to gain and strengthen aviation skills before applying to a rated selection board.In the Rated Prep Program (RPP), each student will receive self-paced ground training,
Oct. 4, 2022
Rated Diversity Improvement program leaders collaborate to recruit, retain diverse Airmen

The Rated Diversity Improvement (RDI) team for Air Education and Training Command held an introduction forum and working group for RDI program leaders here, Sept. 20-22, 2022.The forum brought together key players within the program to ensure familiarization, collaboration and synchronization across
June 16, 2022
Pride Month Spotlight: Tech. Sgt. Alexandria Holder

June is federally recognized as Pride Month. The 17th Training Wing recognizes and celebrates the LGBTQ+ community, its diversity, and how our members make the force stronger. Each week in June, the 17th TRW highlights service members of different backgrounds and experiences. This week we highlight
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
May 26, 2022
AAPI Month: SSgt Celis shares Saipanese heritage, culture

Saipan, an island in the chain of the Northern Mariana Islands, spans 12 miles long and 5.6 miles wide. It consists of more than 45,000 people, the majority of which are Asian and Pacific Islanders. Before coming to the ‘Mighty 97th’ Staff Sgt. Margaret Celis was one of them.
March 21, 2022
Women of Weapons Load Exhibition

A Women of Weapons Load Exhibition was held in celebration of Women’s History Month, which exemplifies a culture of diversity and inclusion across the 56th Maintenance Group.