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

7 Jun 2021
Pride Month celebrates diversity, inclusion
June is LGBTQ+ Pride Month, a celebration of how lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer
3 Jun 2021
Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Employment and Diversity and Inclusion to align
Currently, the offices of Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Employment and Diversity and Inclusion are not all aligned under the same organization, but that’s about to change.
28 May 2021
AFIMSC releases diversity survey results
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas – Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center leaders recently released results of the AFIMSC section of the Air Force Materiel Command Diversity and Inclusion Survey conducted late last year.
12 May 2021
AFMC Autism at Work Program open to students on the autism spectrum
The Air Force Materiel Command’s record of hiring and supporting workers with disabilities is further emphasized by a Workforce Recruitment Program initiative for those with a diagnosis on the autism spectrum.
26 Apr 2021
IG Disparity Review survey deadline extended
The survey is part of the second ongoing Inspector General Disparity Review which expands its focus to gender and ethnicity, including Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders.

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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