June 13, 2023 Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom and commemorating Black history Juneteenth, also known as Emancipation Day, is celebrated annually on June 19 to commemorate the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. The Emancipation Proclamation, issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, declared freedom for enslaved people in Confederate
Sept. 16, 2021 Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
Feb. 10, 2021 Charter lays out AFIMSC diversity, inclusion initiatives Armed with a recently approved charter to affirm its direction, the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center’s Diversity and Inclusion Council is working to create an organizational culture that fosters equality and equity throughout the enterprise.
Dec. 21, 2020 Department of the Air Force releases findings on racial disparity review The Department of the Air Force released its report on the findings of an Air Force Inspector General independent review into racial disparity Dec. 21. The full report is available for download on AF.mil.
Aug. 18, 2020 Airman Heritage Museum displays Women in the Air Force’s rich history Located in a single exhibit area of the Airman Heritage Museum at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, is the Women in the Air Force gallery that invites us to remember the unique plights – and inevitable triumphs – of the first women who were afforded the opportunity to serve.