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Major racial disparities exist in military justice system, report says
The report highlighted three areas the Pentagon should remedy, including training and education, service member protections and oversight and transparency.
By Zamone Perez
Appeals court overturns former Air Force lieutenant colonel’s conviction in racial slur case
The retired Air Force lieutenant colonel was convicted of violating Virginia's abusive language law.
New Air Force teams to look at LGBTQ, indigenous inclusion issues
The Air Force is adding two new groups to its slate of teams working to create equitable policies for minority employees, this time focusing on the LGBTQ and native communities.
Guard leading Maryland’s efforts to increase COVID vaccine rates among minority groups
Army Brig. Gen. Janeen Birckhead is spearheading Maryland's vaccine equity efforts, which are seeing success thus far.
By Davis Winkie
Lawmakers favor white candidates over minorities in service academy nominations: report
About 74 percent of congressional nominations went to white students, in contrast to the country's racial makeup.
We need radical change to fix the racial disparity in our Air Force
Convincing white male leaders that racial disparity is their issue is easier said than done.
By Col. Candice L. Pipes
Department of the Air Force launches second disparity review, focusing on women, Hispanics and other minorities
“Although the data is helpful, the most important information will come directly from our Airmen and Guardians," said the acting Air Force secretary.
By Kent Miller
Air Force must address inequalities, lack of opportunities for Hispanic airmen
The Air Force Independent Racial Disparity Review's narrow focus on issues affecting Black airmen has led to the development of recommendations that may not necessarily address longstanding disparities for Hispanics and other minorities.
By Brig. Gen. (ret.) Ricardo Aponte and Brig. Gen. (ret.) Carlos E. Martinez
New VA secretary promises unity around work to reform veterans programs
Denis McDonough was sworn in as the new VA Secretary on Tuesday.
Veterans employment discrimination guidance updated
Here are six key takeaways from the EEOC's new guidance related to the employment discrimination challenges facing veterans.
By Bradford J. Kelley