Latest "racism in the Air Force" stories

A soldier assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division Sustainment Brigade uses a single-blade razor to shave his face during a shaving clinic May 22, 2017, at the brigade's organizational classroom. The purpose of this clinic is to teach basic shaving skills in hopes of reducing the number of soldiers on shaving profiles. (Sgt. Caitlyn Smoyer/Army)

Investigation finds allegedly racist texts to Black airman were fake

An airman facing punishment for the incident is still able to appeal.

By Rachel S. Cohen

5 months ago

Institutional racism is boring

Institutional racism is easy to miss because even with the credentials and experience, airmen’s voices can be quieted based on the "good dude factor."

By Nathan Dial and Daniel Walker

3 years ago

Air Force Academy’s Association of Graduates apologizes for insensitive comment that angered Chinese-Americans

A remark that appeared in the June issue of “Checkpoints,” a quarterly magazine produced by the Air Force Academy Association of Graduates, drew instant condemnation from Chinese-American graduates, cadets, staff and parents. The author and the association have both apologized.

By Kent Miller

3 years ago

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