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Mobile lactation pods provide secure location for nursing mothers to breastfeed/pump

Airman 1st Class Brooke Moeder — Wed, 25 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

The Air Force released an Air Force Guidance Memorandum that requires bases to establish lactation rooms for nursing mothers within unit facilities. The memo identified the requirements for the lactation pods, such as having a private, secure and sanitary area.

CSAF visits Kirtland AFB virtually, talks diversity and inclusion

Senior Airman Austin J. Prisbrey — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 15:21:00 GMT

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr. met with Airmen online Nov. 19, after virtually touring Kirtland Air Force Base and meeting with leaders supporting the Air Force’s nuclear enterprise.

Indian immigrant living the American dream, shooting for the stars in Air Force Reserve

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Sun, 22 Nov 2020 13:00:00 GMT

Airman 1st Class Sourav Basu Roy, an air transportation specialist assigned to the 482nd Fighter Wing at Homestead Air Reserve Base and a commercial airline pilot, is living the American dream.

A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide

Rachel Kersey — Wed, 18 Nov 2020 12:33:00 GMT

The Tuskegee Airmen were not only pilots, they were support personnel as well – weather forecasters, communications professionals, aircraft mechanics, nurses, administrative people, and more. Even though the team was better known for flight, it takes many people to get a plane off the ground.

SecAF emphasizes importance of Language and Culture Skills at AFCLC, AU’s Symposium

Air Force Culture and Language Center Outreach Team — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 19:55:00 GMT

Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett addressed attendees virtually for the Air Force Culture and Language Center and Air University’s fifth annual Language, Regional Expertise, and Culture (AU LREC) Symposium. During her pre-recorded remarks, Barrett thanked Air and Space Professionals for continuing to hone their skills to better the Total Force.

Female fighter pilots test modified ATAGS “G-suit”

1st Lt. Savanah Bray — Tue, 03 Nov 2020 16:20:00 GMT

Five female fighter pilots tested a modified version of the Advanced Technology Anti-Gravity Suit Oct. 26-30.

AETC’s rated diversity improvement strategy team aims to strengthen representation in Air Force rated career fields

DoD News — Sat, 31 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT

From increasing awareness about rated officer careers to removing barriers for qualification, Air Education and Training Command’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy Team is making significant strides to remove barriers that impede the service’s ability to cultivate a diverse rated force.

AFLCMC engineer wins Women of Color STEM honor

Allyson B. Crawford — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 20:00:00 GMT

Monique Brission, Air Force civilian and electrical engineer for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s Fighters and Advanced Aircraft, was honored with the Professional Achievement in Government award during the 2020 Women of Color STEM Virtual Conference held Oct. 8-10, 2020.

CSAF, Tuskegee Airmen, cadets connect via virtual roundtable

Tech. Sgt. Areca T. Wilson — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:09:00 GMT

The event was part of the American Veterans Center’s 23rd Annual Veterans Conference, which will premiere on Oct. 28.

Department of the Air Force to conduct focus groups on interpersonal violence

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Wed, 21 Oct 2020 19:20:00 GMT

The focus groups are scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 26 and consist of interpersonal violence survey participants who volunteered to take part in small-group discussions.

Recruiting’s Det. 1 celebrates 2 years of mentoring youth, addressing rated diversity

Master Sgt. Chance Babin — Mon, 12 Oct 2020 16:30:00 GMT

AFRS Det. 1 is currently reaching out to thousands of young people – mentoring, educating and giving them opportunities to hopefully one day fly in the Air Force. Det. 1, which was stood up in October 2018, is celebrating two years of helping address rated diversity in the Air Force, and it has experienced monumental growth in this short period of time.

First year report: Academy's Enlisted Academic Faculty Program makes progress

Ray Bowden — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 11:30:00 GMT

The Academy is the first of the service academies to feature enlisted service members as official faculty members.

Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations

DoD News — Tue, 29 Sep 2020 17:34:00 GMT

Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.

Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers

DoD News — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 16:05:00 GMT

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.

Diversity, inclusion board seeks input from all DOD personnel

David Vergun — Thu, 17 Sep 2020 14:00:00 GMT

The board will focus on actions to enhance diversity and inclusion and drive a cultural shift to create lasting change in the Defense Department, from recruiting, career track selection and retention; to accessions, assignments, schools and promotions; to military justice and everything in between and beyond.

Air, Space, Cyber Conference panel discuss diversity within AF

Tech. Sgt. Areca T. Wilson — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 20:35:00 GMT

The Air Force Association hosted a Diversity and Racial Change Panel Sept. 16 at the 2020 Virtual Air Space and Cyber conference.

Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence

DoD News — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:57:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.

Air Force seeks dress and appearance ideas through new crowdsourcing campaign

DoD News — Thu, 03 Sep 2020 11:25:00 GMT

Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.

Better Together: Whiteman AFB Airman initiates change by connecting community

Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert — Tue, 01 Sep 2020 12:00:00 GMT

Current events, such as the death of George Floyd, have made organizations across the U.S. Air Force take a deep dive into talking about views on racial disparity. Staff Sgt. Jarrod Peterson, a 72nd Test and Evaluation Squadron software engineer, took the racial disparity discussion outside the gate into the local community.

DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion

Jim Garamone — Tue, 25 Aug 2020 16:40:00 GMT

The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.