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U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Advocates for Improved Advancement for Black Servicemembers

Army Gen. Mark Milley said the U.S. military must improve opportunity and advancement for Black service members, who continue to be significantly underrepresented in certain fields, such as Air Force pilots and senior ranks, The Associated Press reported. Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, made the comments during a Howard University ROTC commissioning […]

May 14, 2021

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U.S. Air Force Creates Two Teams to Address Issues Among LGBTQA and Native American Servicemembers

The U.S. Air Force has created two teams to address issues affecting airmen and Space Force Guardians in the LGBTQA or Native American communities, Military.com reported. On April 26, the service announced the creation of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer/Questioning Initiative Team (LIT) and the Indigenous Nations Equality Team (INET) to better examine […]

May 6, 2021

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MacDill Air Force Base Employs AIM High Recruitment Program to Boost Representation in Military

MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa is seeking to boost representation in the U.S. Military’s highest ranks, WFLA reported. To that end, the Air Force’s AIM High program is looking to inspire and recruit youngsters to increase representation and diversity in the military by giving high school students a seat in the cockpit of aircraft. […]

May 6, 2021

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Air Force to Finish Second Survey on Disparities

The U.S. Air Force will complete its second survey on disparities within its ranks in the coming few weeks, Military.com reported. The survey began earlier in April as part of an Inspector General Independent Disparity Review. The review – covering Air Force and Space Force – focuses on racial disparities in the administration of military […]

April 22, 2021

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U.S. Air Force Gives Small Business Innovation Research Grant to University of Rochester Students for Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment

The U.S. Air Force has given a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant to two University of Rochester students developing technology to prevent the spread of traumatic brain injuries. The two students, Bradley Smith and Andrew Kaseman, run biotechnology firm WetWare Biosystems – created in 2018 – which puts new medical technology in existing protective equipment. […]

March 26, 2021