May 25, 2022 AAPI panel highlights mentoring, diversity The Air Force Materiel Command held a Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel, May 24, in conjunction with the observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
May 19, 2022 Connecting with other cultures on Diversity Day Whether we visit another city, state, or country, diversity is what makes the world unique and fascinating. Each year we recognize World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, or Diversity Day, on May 21.
May 17, 2022 Coming Full Circle: AAPI story of resiliency Years after being rescued by a C-130 during the Fall of Saigon in the Vietnam War, Brittanie Ngo is sharing her story of resiliency while embracing her career in America here at Edwards Air Force Base.
May 6, 2022 Hanscom hosts first-ever command-wide DEIA symposium The Air Force Materiel Command Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Office held a command-wide symposium here May 2 through 5 to continue the progress made across the enterprise.
April 26, 2022 AAPI mentoring panel set for May 24 The Air Force Materiel Command will host a Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel in conjunction with Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, May 24, at 2 p.m. ET. The virtual event is open to all AFMC uniformed and civilian Airmen.
April 19, 2022 WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
April 4, 2022 AFMC panel highlights women in mentoring The Air Force Materiel Command held its second Cross-Cultural Mentoring Panel, March 30, in conjunction with the annual observance of Women’s History Month.
March 30, 2022 Commentary: A culture of inclusion is key to success March 31 is the Transgender Day of Visibility. This day celebrates the contributions and resilience of every transgender, gender non-conforming and non-binary American, along with their communities. In recognition of this day, the AFMC Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ)
March 29, 2022 Women’s History Month – standing firm on principles of unity, equality As I reflect on Women’s History Month, and what it signifies, the word I meditate on most is sacrifice. The sacrifice of women before me who provided their shoulders as a foundation to stand on. Their tenacity and resilience to elevate women to heights unimaginable. The grace they embodied when met
March 16, 2022 Women's panel showcases leadership, wisdom This year’s theme is “Providing Healing, Promoting Hope.”