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.

Heritage Today - Unconscious Bias

To be biased is to be human. If we can't acknowledge our biases, or worse yet, if we don't try to, we are inviting them to divide us. Let's take a pause. Let's Listen. Let's Talk. Let's change for the better.

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)

I am an Airman

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

21 Sep 2020
Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers
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.
3 Sep 2020
Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence
The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
28 Aug 2020
AFRL AFWiSE discuss unconscious bias, impacts on fair hiring and promotions
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Air Force Women in Science and Engineering is a resource
25 Aug 2020
DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion
The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.
24 Aug 2020
Hanscom leaders speak on diversity, inclusion
Col. Katrina Stephens, installation commander, and Chief Master Sgt. William Hebb, installation command chief, discussed diversity and inclusion during a recorded message to the workforce Aug. 24

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