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Just one promotion remains blocked due to officer’s views on diversity

Sen. Eric Schmitt is blocking the promotion of Col. Benjamin Jonsson out of concern for his stance on the military’s DEI programs.

By Nikki Wentling

4 months ago

Air Force finds hurdles to success for women, Hispanics, other minorities in second disparity review

The review collected more than 100,000 responses and nearly 17,000 single-spaced pages of input.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

Marine veteran advocates for LGBT equality in North Carolina

A Marine veteran's new challenge comes as chairman of Gaston County Democrats for Equality, a group representing members of the LGBT community related to political, social and equality issues.

By Janiya Winchester, The Gaston (N.C.) Gazette via AP

3 years ago

We must push toward protecting LGBTQ service members at home

As the 10th anniversary of the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell" nears, we must ensure LGBTQ service members are not discriminated against, says the author of this commentary.

By Retired Maj. Gen. Gale S. Pollock

3 years ago

LGBTQ, indigenous task forces want to ‘light a fire to get things changed’

Leaders of the Air Force's two new minority policy groups outlined their next steps to improve life for the LGBTQ and indigenous communities.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago

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.

By Rachel S. Cohen

3 years ago