Evolution of women in the military leads conference discussion
The U.S. Military Academy hosted its 18th annual Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Conference Sept. 9 at various locations on West Point. This year’s conference focused on “Developing Inclusive Leaders for Future Readiness.”
The True Story of Our Veterans: Challenges of the Military Transition to Civilian Life
We found that service members and their families encounter a range of transition-related challenges during their reintegration into civilian life.
Hiring Veterans is Part of Creating an Inclusive Culture
While most organizations may be aware of the competitive advantages of a diverse and inclusive workplace, many are not prepared to successfully attract, hire and retain veterans.
Veterans in the Workplace
To bridge the gap between employers and their veteran workforces, Hiring Our Heroes (HOH) surveyed 400 human resources professionals and hiring managers to understand how businesses recruit and retain veterans and identify any misperceptions that exist about those veterans.
5 Reasons Veterans Struggle to Transition to the Civilian Workforce
Finding a fulfilling career can be a challenge for anyone. But it’s important for us – as friends, family, employers and the community in general – to understand why it’s so difficult for our combat veterans, and how we can help.
Who Are the Four-Star Women of the U.S. Military
Approximately 15% of the U.S. armed forces is made up of females.
7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions
Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task.
The Marine Corps has increased troop diversity with more minorities and women ― but some critics say its not pushing future growth
More than 40 percent of the force identifies as a member of a minority group, compared to just 30 percent in 2010, Rocco said at the House Armed Services Committee hearing Dec. 10 titled, “Diversity in Recruiting and Retention: Increasing Diversity in the Military.”
Here's why the Army is allowing ponytails and other grooming changes
An update to the Army’s grooming policy that allows female service members to wear ponytails, earrings and nail polish in some cases went into effect Thursday.
How HR can help knock down obstacles to military veteran recruitment
It’s an understatement to say that military veterans often find the transition from serving our country to taking a job with a civilian organization challenging.
Navy must do more to counter hate speech and improve diversity, new task force finds
Task Force One Navy released dozens of recommendations in an effort to address race relations
Service Members Speak Out on Difficulties of Transitioning to Civilian Life
According to the Department of Defense, about 1,300 military service members, spouses and children transition into civilian communities each day.
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.
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.
7 Secrets for Successful Military Career Transitions
Transitioning from military to civilian life can seem like a daunting task.
53 Women Officially Become Marines at Formerly All-Male Boot Camp
Dozens of new female Marines completed the grueling final exercise required of recruits in boot camp this week, setting them up to become the first women in the service’s history to graduate from the historically all-male Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
The Military Finds Strength in its Diversity
Throughout history, America flourishes when it effectively harnesses the strength and innovation of its diversity.
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.