Air Force admits 'persistent and consistent racial' bias against black airmen, records show

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Young enlisted black airmen were twice as likely to face punishment as their white counterparts, according to internal documents obtained by the advocacy group Protect Our Defenders after a court ordered their release.

, the Air Force confirmed the findings, according to the new documents. The newly released documents are contained in a follow-up report set to be released May 27.prepared for Air Force Headquarters contained in the report."Yes – the data reflects a persistent and consistent racial disparity."

Rep. Jackie Speier, D-Calif., who chairs the Armed Services Committee panel on personnel said Tuesday night that she would hold hearings on the report's findings. In 2019, GAO investigators determined that black, Hispanic and male troops were more likely than white or female service members to be investigated for criminal activity and to be tried in courts-martial. The GAO also found that race and gender were not significant factors in likelihood of convictions.

After additional analysis in 2019, the Air Force directed unconscious bias training to lower-level supervisors and mentorship programs to assist young airmen adapt to the military culture, she said. Pentagon officials, in testimony before Congress earlier this year, said that new vetting procedures screen out extremists among recruits., USA TODAY has reported.

 

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REALJBEN This is shameful and unacceptable!

Black brothers need to unite against white oppression

Headline while showing an image of an Air Force Academy graduation ... which is VERY relatable to “young enlisted black airmen”

I worked closely with the military in war time and peace. Overall working with most was a great but truly as a man of color I faced some uncomfortable experiences with manly the uppper brass. I’ll tell you the kkk is alive and well in the military.

PeterLucier Attn: ChiefPentSpox

Brass at TOP is responsible. They are not making Policy against the practice clear. The Top Men Know it’s going on because they are racist themselves so when smoking and drinking at Officers Club record their Conversations. Then remove Them immediately. The Culture will Change .

I think a more important topic is women being raped in the military. I WAS ONE now I suffer from past and my promising career was destroyed because of it. I could have retired from the Air force. I was proud to serve my country!!!

dont fuck up lol Tsache_ Ty_her_ToTheBed

I call bullshit, I served 24 years in the Air Force. I lost sleep trying to help all young Airmen. The UCMJ doesn’t see race or color, all legal action is reviewed by the Staff Judge Advocate.

Why did it go away after 5 years of enlistment? Is the institution only racist against new black airmen? I don't think things are as simple as the headlines and comments. I suspect a review of social economic background of new recruits would show major disparities as well.

so why the hell join a racist force

Racism still exists in the USA, no matter what anyone says. When i was in the military there was separate accommodation depending on colour. Disgraceful for a country which says it accepts all regardless of colour, creed or ethnicity. realDonaldTrump

Guys making millions of naira in just two/three days online.

And cover up of female assults

And this is surprising why? Are we forgetting where we are and who is in charge of these organizations... areunotaware pollyannanot cantbefooled

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You guys really pushing the racial division narrative... have anything to do with Biden saying 'you ain't black'?

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