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June 27, 2023
Pride Month: Mission committed and focused

Pride Month: Mission committed and focused
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.
June 16, 2023
Pride Month

One JAG Corps member’s personal journey from being relatively unaffected by LGBTQ+ considerations to a life in which those issues have become and remain paramount, through the lens of an otherwise ordinary part of military life—choosing where to live after a PCS move.
June 13, 2023
In 75 Years Since Women's Armed Services Integration Act, Female Service Members Have Excelled

WASHINGTON -- Just 75 years ago today, President Harry S. Truman signed into law the Women's Armed Services Integration Act, which allowed, for the first time, women to serve as regular members of the Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps.n the years since, women have made huge advances in the U.S.
June 2, 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members' contributions to national security during Pride Month.
May 24, 2023
AAPI Heritage Month

Family stories from two officers: Both officers were fortunate enough to have been raised with both Asian and American influences, which they believe enabled them to have unique perspectives and experiences.
May 3, 2023
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

During the month of May, the DOD recognizes Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month to honor the legacy of the Asian and Pacific Islander community in the U.S. The history of recognizing Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month dates back to 1977, when Congress designated the
April 26, 2023
Basic Military Training trainees become U.S. Citizens under new streamlined naturalization process

Fourteen trainees in Basic Military Training here raised their right hands and are now the first to complete the new streamlined naturalization process making them U.S. citizens and allowing them to graduate as American Airmen.
March 28, 2023
Wright-Patterson remembers Holocaust

Over 80 years has passed since the persecution and murder of European Jews by the Nazi Germans during the Holocaust.
March 27, 2023
Celebrating

Continuing with our celebration of Women's History Month, we had the opportunity to interview Brigadier General Gail E. Crawford, Director, Military Justice and Discipline Directorate. She provides her experiences and thoughts on leadership and inclusivity.