Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

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The challenges we face today are far too serious, and the implications of failure far too great, for our Air Force to do less than fully and inclusively leverage our nation’s greatest strength—our remarkably diverse people.

Across the force, and most especially, across the Air Force Materiel Command, diversity of background, experience, demographics, perspectives, thought and organization are critical to our ability to execute the requirements of the National Defense Strategy. We must continue to strive towards greater diversity and inclusion across all aspects of our mission set to continue to be successful. This is an imperative for the success of our command and the Air Force to continue to fly, fight and win into the future.

For more information on the Air Force diversity initiatives visit: www.af.mil/diversity.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

In order to achieve Air Force Materiel Command Diversity, Equity and Inclusion goals, it's critical that the words are universally defined and understood across the command.

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, addresses the workforce on diversity and inclusion, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, June 10, 2020. (U.S. Air Force video by Christopher Decker)

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Gen. Arnold W. Bunch Jr., Air Force Materiel Command Commander, addresses the workforce on diversity and inclusion. (U.S. Air Force video by Christopher Decker)

Diversity and Inclusion News Stories

5 Apr 2021
Hill prepares to stand up Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Office
Forthcoming changes at Hill AFB will impact diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the installation.
29 Mar 2021
AFMC releases results of diversity survey
The Air Force Materiel Command has released the results of its initial command-wide diversity and inclusion (D&I) survey, identifying areas of focus and improvement for initiatives across the command.
18 Mar 2021
AFPC launches Family Vector website
Airmen, Guardians, and their families may now access EFMP information without using a Common Access Card at the Department of the Air Force Family Vector website.
17 Mar 2021
AF Chief Nurse advises how to ‘treat’ others
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio (AFRL) – Many good leaders cite a strong work ethic and the
17 Mar 2021
Air Force marks ongoing commitment to rated diversity with newly released strategy
Air Force leaders officially released the service’s Rated Diversity Improvement Strategy March 17, marking the force’s ongoing commitment to attract, recruit, develop and retain a diverse rated corps.

Senior Leader Viewpoints

“Building inclusive teams, facilitating difficult conversations within the workforce, articulating the benefits of becoming a more diverse organization and implementing best practices that promote a positive workplace culture will help get AFMC where we need to be. Our goal is simple: create an environment where every Airman feels accepted, valued and can achieve their full potential."

Gen. Arnold W. Bunch, Jr. AFMC Commander

“It’s about dignity and respect for everyone we work with. It’s finding out some of the barriers that have been out there for folks that maybe we don’t even realize.We, as leaders, are responsible for taking a look at those and trying to remove those barriers."

Chief Master Sgt. Stanley Cadell, AFMC Command Chief

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