June 19, 2023 Juneteenth: Celebrating freedom, commemorating Black history In 2021, Juneteenth was officially declared a federal holiday in the United States, further solidifying its significance and the importance of acknowledging the legacy of slavery.
June 2, 2023 Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members' contributions to national security during Pride Month.
March 20, 2023 Female Fitment Program drives positive change in Air Force The Female Fitment Program continues to influence daily life and duty for female Airmen, moving history forward for generations of women.
March 1, 2023 Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future.
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. 24, 2023 DAF hosts Black History Month STEM achievement panel The Department of The Air Force and the Black/African American Employment Strategy Team hosted a Black History Month event at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center.
Feb. 21, 2023 ‘Accelerating the Legacy 2023’ honors Tuskegee Airmen’s legacy through aviator development, student outreach ‘Accelerating the Legacy’ is an annual event hosted by Joint Base Charleston that honors the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen by developing today’s aviators and empowering the next generation of Airmen and aviators.
Jan. 23, 2023 US Air Force selects Howard University for science research partnership The Air Force has selected Howard University to lead a university affiliated research center.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force recognizes National Mentoring Month The DAF values mentorship as an enterprise imperative and is committed to increasing deliberate mentoring for Total Force Airmen and Guardians.
Dec. 15, 2022 DAF establishes central fund for disability reasonable accommodations The Department of the Air Force has implemented a central fund for reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.