These Were the First Women to Join Each U.S. Military Service
Although we might not know of other women who secretly came before them, these are the first women in each U.S. military service noted in history books today.
Cathy Williams: Influential Female Veteran
Cathay Williams was a female soldier who enlisted in the United States Army under the pseudonym William Cathay.
Diverse cultural backgrounds embraced in military service
Wearing the uniform of the United States Armed Forces brings a collaboration and unity among people of different backgrounds, all working toward the goal of protecting freedom.
Vets Facing Difficult Transition to Civilian Jobs
Nearly two-thirds of new veterans say they faced a difficult transition to civilian life.
The Military Finds Strength in its Diversity
Throughout history, America flourishes when it effectively harnesses the strength and innovation of its diversity.
You may see this break-dancing American soldier in the 2024 Olympics
“My number one goal in my life is to be an Olympian."
Memorial Day: Facts, Meaning & Traditions
Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.
Building an Effective Workplace
While commanders are "temporary hires" in the sense that civilian employees and some Soldiers will outlast any given leader's tenure and, therefore, own the organization's foundation, there are several steps we can take to foster a more positive and effective workplace environment, both now and in the future.
Black Civil War Soldiers
Black soldiers had fought in the Revolutionary War and—unofficially—in the War of 1812, but state militias had excluded African Americans since 1792. The U.S. Army had never accepted black soldiers.
Remembering the fallen: 7,010 boots on the ground for Memorial Day in Newport, R.I.
The Operation Stand Down Rhode Island event at Fort Adams commemorates the members of the U.S. Armed Forces who have died in service to the country, including 29 from Rhode Island.
8 Skills Military Veterans Bring to the Workplace
Veterans add incredible value to the workplace. Here are eight reasons why veterans can improve a variety of work environments.
7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions
Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task.
Black Soldiers in the U.S. Military During the Civil War
By the end of the Civil War, roughly 179,000 black men (10% of the Union Army) served as soldiers in the U.S. Army and another 19,000 served in the Navy.
Myth: All Veterans Have PTSD
Approximately 30% of Vietnam War Veterans experience PTSD over the course of their lifetimes, and approximately one in five Service Members who return from deployment operations in Afghanistan and Iraq have symptoms of PTSD.
Racism he endured drove first Vietnamese-born US Army general’s passion for diversity, inclusion
For the Army’s first Vietnamese-born general officer, the trauma of escaping to America with his family during the Vietnam War was a call to foster a more inclusive military.
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.
Why Are so Many Women Leaving the Coast Guard?
While there is no "silver bullet" solution, the Coast Guard should develop more equitable personnel policies to address the large number of women leaving the service, a new study says.
Retiring Native Hawaiian Army General Was A Trailblazer
Maj. Gen. Suzanne Vares-Lum was the first Native Hawaiian woman to be an Army general and was the face of the military for many of Hawaii’s leaders.
Top US general urges greater racial diversity in military
The U.S. military must widen opportunity and improve advancement for Black service members, who remain vastly underrepresented in some areas, including among Air Force pilots and in the most senior ranks, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said Wednesday.