MILITARY MATTERS: Former army drill sergeant now leading a diverse church
A Columbus pastor uses experiences from his two decades in the army in his ministry today.
Out of Uniform and Into the Job Market
8 steps toward a smooth transition to civilian employment
Army’s New Initiative Promotes Diversity and Inclusion
Project Inclusion is the U.S. Army’s new initiative to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion across the force and build cohesive teams.
5 Veterans Share Their Tips for Successfully Transitioning From Service to Entrepreneurship
"Just remember that you have had many worse things thrown at you and you were able to persevere," one veteran-entrepreneur counsels his peers.
How the Military Supports Diversity and Inclusion
The diverse makeup of the armed forces is one of its greatest assets. When service members of different races, ethnicities, religions, sexual orientations and other identities unite for a common mission, the result is a stronger and more effective force.
Native American Warriors in the U.S. Military
The Native American warrior tradition continues today as thousands of Natives are serving proudly in the military.
History of the Red Cross
Today, the Red Cross and Red Crescent are known around the world. With nearly 100 million volunteers worldwide, a network of national and local organisations that provide help to those in need, the movement is now a household name.
Who Are the Four-Star Women of the U.S. Military
Approximately 15% of the U.S. armed forces is made up of females.
From Segregation to Discrimination
The United States and its military are increasingly diverse. Its leadership is not.
New in 2021: The Army’s diversity initiatives
The Army set in motion a series of reforms intended to cut down on unconscious biases by removing certain biographical data points from promotion packets, issuing exit surveys to soldiers leaving the force and looking at how the service recruits and mentors personnel, such as ROTC cadets.
Key Findings About America’s Military Veterans
A recent Pew Research Center survey of veterans found that, for many who served in combat, their experiences strengthened them personally but also made the transition to civilian life difficult.
Unique Employee Rights and Protections for Military Personnel
Protecting workers from wrongful employment practices
He became one of the Navy’s first Black four-star admirals. The military has work to do on diversity, he says.
Haney, 65, went on to become one of the first Black four-star admirals in Navy history, serving as the commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet and the U.S. Strategic Command, where he oversaw nuclear weapons before retiring in 2017.
Capt. Shaye Haver on Her Development as an Infantry Officer
US Army Capt. Shaye Haver spoke recently at an event sponsored by the Modern War Institute at West Point.
The NYPD Will Have a Black Woman As Its Chief of Patrol for the First Time
Juanita Holmes has been chosen as the NYPD's new Chief of Patrol.
National Guard officer speaks on service, importance of diversity in today's Army
Curtis joined in 2013 and while his background qualified him for a direct commission, he came in as an enlisted Soldier.
Here’s how the Air Force is remembering its first female pilots
Today, there are more than 800 female pilots and nearly 350 female navigators in the service, according to the Air Force.
Army releases five-year plan to better diversity, equality and inclusion
The Army is implementing a five-year plan that institutes structural, organizational, procedural and command changes to become a “model example of diversity, equality and inclusion.”
Tampa military base ramps up talk and action about diversity and inclusion
A December 2020 report by the Department of the Air Force Inspector General confirmed that racial disparities exist for Black servicemembers.