Equal Opportunity office looks out for Airmen

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  • By Airman 1st Class Grace Nichols
  • 19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

The 19th Airlift Wing Equal Opportunity office helps provide an environment free from personal, social or institutional barriers that could prevent Air Force members from rising to their highest potential.

The office works toward the elimination of unlawful discrimination and sexual harassment against military and civilian employees, family members and retirees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation or sex, to include age and disability for Department of Defense civilian employees. Members who feel they fall under any of these categories may speak to an EO representative to find a solution.

“It is important for commanders to foster a positive human relations environment within their unit,” said Staff Sgt. Joshua Wilson, 19th EO office equal opportunity advisor. “The EO office provides subject matter experts to advise commanders and organizations throughout the base to identify, assess and remove EO barriers.”

Additionally, the office hosts special observances for different cultures and heritages. Special observances are conducted to enhance cross-cultural awareness and to promote diversity among all military members, civilian employees, family members, and retirees.

“Special observance events that are held throughout the year recognize the achievements and contributions made by members of specific racial, religious, ethnic and gender groups in our society and benefit our diverse workplace,” Wilson said.

For more information, call the 19th AW EO office at 987-8629.