Posted on 10/22/2020 5:47:40 PM PDT by Pining_4_TX
The tragic death of George Floyd and recent events have fueled widespread protests and a renewed call for racial equality nationwide. Amid this, our country has been compelled to reflect on issues that are often uncomfortable, and leaders have been driven to examine their organizations in ways like never before. The Air Force, in many ways, is no different. But as a war-fighting organization we cannot afford to squander this moment, because our future and national security depends on it.
Pursuing equality means we must be sure that we are attracting the most capable members of our society, from all races and walks of life, as we prepare for the next fight. This fighting force should be highly capable while reflecting the diversity of the country we serve.
Before I even took command of my services recruiting efforts this spring, Air Force leadership made it clear to me that improving diversity would be on the top of my to-do list. And recent national events only serve as an accelerant as we take aim and tackle this vexing issue.
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>> Need more girls too! Girl power!
Yeah, OK - all who are qualified are welcome. Qualified. Repeat - qualified.
i the meantime, look up Navy Lt. Kara Hultgren.
And before I get any concerned comments from our lady FReepers, my wife (now retired) was a Boeing 747 captain.
Xi and Putin are smiling.
“I know, I work them 24/7/365 and they are against partisan politics.”
Sadly, does it matter what they think?
Any black person who is physically and mentally fit to be an officer in the military will have FAR more lucrative opportunities available to them in the private sector, with FAR more freedom to enjoy their perks and salaries. On top of that, the black community is not exactly being encouraged to be pro-America these days.
Well, if 13% of the US population is black, then only 13% of the pilots should be.
86% white makes it about right.
Quite obviously another of 0bama’s Perfumed Princes.
If President Trump gets reelected, he has to purge these idiots from the military.
Stop the best not by color. I am so sick of the color thing.
Stop the best not by color. I am so sick of the color thing.
#10 Have a nascar car painted up like a police car. I bet the car in front will drive faster.
That’s really what it is leading to. I honestly think the liberals want the draft back, that they would manipulate to keep themselves off the lists.
This guy needs to be a retired Air Force officer.
Diversity is an obstacle to be overcome, not a goal to be achieved
This guy has been a political hack his entire career.
https://www.af.mil/About-Us/Biographies/Display/Article/746116/major-general-edward-w-thomas-jr/
What is the demographic percentage of African Americans?
I visited Embry Riddle university in Prescott AZ when my d sad in was looking at colleges. All the students there, almost, want to fly fixed wing and many want to be career pilots. Many very driven, very smart, nerds at that school. And, yes, Id say 80% were white boys. I think the right question to ask is not whether anybody is being left out, but, what is it about this line of work that makes smart boys want it so bad? All the students were working two jobs and such to afford that school. And what in their growing up years formed them into prepared students?
Aces in their places.
Except for aces.
-PJ
You did recognize the dripping sarcasm, right?
There is a recruitment office in every city. Put your life where your mouth is flapping any time.
Funny - that's what we do now.
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