Sept. 3, 2024 Appreciate differences, value individuals, respect across all lines The Air Force Materiel Command hosted a Cross-Cultural Mentoring event, Aug. 20 focused on understanding generational differences and impacts on mentorship. More than 700 individuals attended the virtual session, which was streamed on Microsoft Teams to a diverse Department of the Air Force
Oct. 31, 2023 Department of the Air Force hosts Hispanic Heritage Month conference celebrating Hispanic and Latino leaders This year’s theme, “Amplifying the Voices and Journeys of Hispanic and Latino Leaders across our Armed Forces,” aimed to empower Airmen and Guardians and showcased the spectrum of talent, experience and dedication within the DAF's ranks.
Feb. 27, 2023 DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium The Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the third annual Department of the Air Force Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Feb. 20, 2022 F-16 Harmony Council has successful 1st year Now approaching its one-year anniversary, the F-16 System Program Office’s Harmony Council recently won the 2021 Air Force Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Team Award at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center level.
Oct. 29, 2021 Longtime AFLCMC civilian teaches others about disabilities October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. One AFLCMC employee never let disability get in his way.
July 19, 2021 New AEDC group working to create a more inclusionary environment A new Arnold Diversity and Inclusion Council met virtually for the first time in mid-May. The group provides a forum for the sharing of programs and practices which have proven effective in enhancing diversity and inclusion across the organization.“Diversity can be a bit of a challenging word,”
May 12, 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.
Feb. 19, 2021 Tribute to safety director’s career to stream on Above and Beyond Six Feet Episode six of “Above and Beyond Six Feet” will feature a spotlight on the career of Galen Williams, Hanscom’s Occupational Safety director, airing Feb. 25. Williams will retire Feb. 27 after 46 years of combined military and civil service that took him around the globe.
Dec. 14, 2020 DAF highlights participation in Disability Action Working Group The Department of the Air Force Disability Action Working Group helps disabled people by providing an open forum to share concerns and forge better working environments for employees with disabilities.
Oct. 2, 2020 Hanscom official champions diversity, inclusion As the discussion around diversity and inclusion continues, Hanscom officials have appointed a new D&I manager to keep the conversation moving. Steve Ober has taken on the role of advocating for and distributing diversity and inclusion resources across the installation.