First African American female Grey Beret
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Oftentimes people are not aware they are making history while they’re in the midst of it, and that couldn’t be truer for Staff Sgt. Shanelle Newman who unknowingly became the first African American female Grey Beret.
DAF recognizes Transgender Day of Visibility
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President Joe Biden issued the first presidential proclamation in 2021, officially recognizing Transgender Day of Visibility as an international awareness day dedicated to celebrating the accomplishments and victories of transgender and gender nonconforming people.
Reserve pioneer of Women in Aviation celebrated through art
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The contributions to aviation history of retired Air Force Reserve Col. Kathy Cosand were celebrated March 18, with the unveiling of a fine art oil painting of her at the Women in Aviation International Conference in Nashville.
Resources available for DAF members, families affected by local laws
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The Department of the Air Force has assignment, medical, legal and other resources available to support LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians and their families.
Advice from the top: Find your support, be supportive
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Women’s History Month is an opportunity to share stories of the past and celebrate the achievements of individuals who operated outside of societal norms and achieved success, setting the stage for future generations to follow.
Malmstrom AFB Women’s Symposium: Empowered women empower women
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The 341st Missile Wing hosted a Women's Leadership Forum with the theme, "Empowered women empower women."
Breaking barriers: 2nd DAF Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium focuses on change
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The Women’s Initiative Team and the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Breaking barriers: 2nd DAF Women’s Air and Space Symposium focuses on change
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The Women’s Initiative Team and the Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted the second annual Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth
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Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
Empowering future female leaders: Nevada Guard Women’s Leadership Forum returns
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The Women’s Leadership Forum was dedicated to Women’s History Month and the goal of the forum was to empower and educate leaders, especially women, and work towards building an inclusive workplace culture.