Oct. 24, 2023 Fostering a Diverse Force: An Airman's Military Journey Understanding the need for diversity gave Capt. Donsha Watkins the inspiration she needed to make the jump and join the Air Force Reserve.
Sept. 27, 2023 DAF's 2023 DEIA Conference champions respect, recruitment, retention and readiness This year's theme, "Respect, Recruit, Retain and Ready," aimed to empower all Airmen and Guardians, emphasizing the need for inclusive leadership, trust and belonging amid an evolving battlefield.
June 30, 2023 Three generations of breaking barriers: T-7A Red Hawk soars with US Air Force test pilot Maj. Bryce Turner, a test pilot from the 416th Flight Test Squadron has become the first Air Force pilot to fly the T-7A Red Hawk during a test flight at the Boeing aircraft delivery center in St. Louis, Missouri.
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.
March 23, 2023 DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
Nov. 21, 2022 DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The DAF issued updates to the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program.
Oct. 4, 2022 Survey Asks Service Members About Discrimination, Extremism Experiences A new survey is giving service members a chance to make their voices heard on issues related to race, discrimination and extremism in the military.
Aug. 14, 2022 One year later: How OAR brought a Dover AFB Airman and Afghan evacuee together Operation Allies Refuge brings together a Dover Air Force Base Airman and an Afghan evacuee.
June 20, 2022 Juneteenth: the last vestige of slavery ends Juneteenth is celebrated as a federal holiday June 20, 2022, after becoming an official holiday in 2021 by an executive order from President Joe Biden.
March 24, 2022 Resources available for DAF members, families affected by local laws The Department of the Air Force has assignment, medical, legal and other resources available to support LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians and their families.