Racism In The Air Force

'We are focused on making sure every single one of our airmen and guardians can thrive.'

“It is critical that we hear from you because you are a central part of the solution."

"We must ensure all our Airmen and Guardians are valued and respected.”

"This case exposed numerous legal violations and other egregious conduct."

“This is a long-term commitment. This will outlast me.”

"Pains of the past are passed on and knowing this will help you know your troops.”

At least one Air Force base has distributed training materials designed to foster a conversation around the concept of white privilege amid the service's reckoning with racial disparities in the ranks

When the U.S. Air Force introduced a new survey earlier this month that asked airmen to describe racial injustice or bias they'd witnessed or experienced during their careers, leaders figured they'd get a lot of feedback — but they didn't expect that thousands would come forward with stories

'Our airmen are counting on leaders like me to make a positive impact in their lives ... I owe them my best.'

“This is a decades-long problem, you’re not going to find the problem and solutions and causes in two months.”

“If we remain silent or walk by these problems we will allow them to continue."

The Air Force inspector general’s review was announced on the same day the Senate confirmed Gen. Charles Q. Brown as the Air Force’s first African-American chief of staff.

"The historic nature of the first African American service chief should not go overlooked. This is a positive step forward for our military and country.”

I’m thinking … about my own experiences, that didn’t always sing of liberty and equality. I’m thinking about living in two worlds, each with their own perspective and views.”

If you do nothing else as leaders, let’s commit to being really good listeners.

“What happens on America’s streets is also resident in our Air Force ... we will own our part and confront it head on."

"You don’t know the anxiety, the despair, the heartache, the fear, the rage that comes with living in this country, OUR country."