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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
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
Air Force tracking discipline data to ensure fairness
The Air Force has particularly pushed since last summer to find ways to improve equality and diversity in its ranks.
Air Force orders units to toss offensive morale patches, mottos
The Air Force previously swept workplaces for sexist or offensive materials on former CSAF Welsh's order in 2013.
Consistent, widespread racial disparities hurt Black airmen, IG study finds
The review drew an overwhelming response from airmen telling the stories of their experiences with race in the Air Force.
$1 million initiative aims to address racial inequities to improve lives of military families
Leadership teams of private organizations that serve military families are "disproportionately white," says Blue Star Families.
By Karen Jowers
‘Race matters’: Austin advocates tout his historic candidacy in the face of other concerns
Advocates of Lloyd Austin for defense secretary are asking lawmakers to think hard about another topic: the general’s race.
By Joe Gould