Col. Jenise Carroll, Secretary of the Air Force Diversity and Inclusion deputy director, addresses attendees during the Department of the Air Force Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility Conference Sept. 18- 20, 2023 at The George Washington University in Washington, D.C. This year's theme, "Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready," aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and a sense of belonging amid an evolving battlefield. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Shane Ellis)