Diversity

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.

Members of the Air Force Materiel Command demonstrate the diversity of people and positions within the command, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, March 12, 2020. AFMC employs a highly professional and skilled command workforce of some 87,000 military and civilian employees. (U.S. Air Force video by Christopher Decker, Ryan Law, and Matthew Clouse) — We Are AFMC

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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. — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion

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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

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Jan. 11, 2022
AFIMSC reviewing EOD physical fitness tests for postpartum Airmen

The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is leading the postpartum health guidance revision efforts for the upcoming Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen-specific physical fitness test policy.
Jan. 11, 2022
Town Hall addresses vaccines, telework, enterprise readiness

Vaccines, telework, diversity and more were addressed during the Air Force Materiel Command Virtual Town Hall, Jan. 7, which streamed live to a maxed-out audience of more than 3,000 via ZoomGov.
Dec. 23, 2021
AFMC selection process matches talent, position

An enhanced Air Force Materiel Command policy for selecting applicants for leadership positions was implemented earlier this year for Air Force Life Cycle Management Center positions.
Dec. 13, 2021
AFMC We Need initiative achieves big win for nursing mothers

Effective immediately, nursing mothers who work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or on a special access program (SAP) are permitted to carry battery-operated, Bluetooth-capable breast pumps into these work areas.
Dec. 7, 2021
Sword Athena drives change in maternity uniform accessibility

Sword Athena is designed to identify, tackle and present solutions to female and family-centric barriers to readiness using crowd-sourced topics and a Mission Area Working Group model. In response to an outbrief with Air Combat Command commander, Gen. Mark D. Kelly, Sword Athena partnered with Army

“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

AFI 36-701: Diversity and Inclusion

AFPD 36-70: Diversity and Inclusion

AFI 36-2903: Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel

SECDEF Memo, 14 July 2020

Air Force Equal Opportunity

Dialogue on Race

Attitudes Aren't Free: Thinking Deeply About Diversity in the U.S. Armed Forces

Air Force Diversity Resources

Air Force Diversity Website

Diversity Infographic