19 February 2021 The Extremism Stand-Down: How and Why It’s Happening “The intent of this stand-down is to ensure service members and civilian personnel clearly understand the damaging effects of extremism and begin developing more effective, sustainable ways to eliminate the corrosive impacts extremist activity can have on our Force” - Vice Adm. John B. Nowell, Jr.
19 February 2021 Kearsarge Celebrates African American Contributions to Navy, Nation The diversity committee aboard the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) hosted a Black History Month celebration for the crew Feb. 16, 2021.
30 November 2020 Kearsarge Celebrates Native American Heritage Month Sailors assigned to the Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) gathered on the mess decks – keeping social distancing in mind – to celebrate Native Americans and their contributions to the Navy during a ceremony hosted by the ship’s diversity team Nov. 30, 2020.
24 September 2020 Kearsarge Sailors Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month The Wasp-class amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge (LHD 3) celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month, observed between Sep. 15-Oct. 15, during an event highlighting the contributions of the American Latino community to the Navy.
10 September 2020 Dialogue Continues As Naval Postgraduate School Advances Inclusion, Diversity Discussions Virtually The Naval Postgraduate School’s (NPS) senior leadership hosted a virtual discussion with students and faculty on the topic of inclusion and diversity within the institution Aug. 28. The forum provided updates and transparency on how the command addresses and handles these scenarios.
01 September 2020 Women of Color Magazine Honors NSWC Dahlgren Engineer with Technology Award DAHLGREN, Va. - Hattie Webb is known for her exemplary leadership in helping to mentor young scientists within her group and for her tremendous community outreach through her church.
01 September 2020 NAVWAR Hosts Virtual Town Hall to Support Inclusive Work Environment Naval Information Warfare Systems Command (NAVWAR) hosted a virtual town hall Aug. 26 focused on the importance of diversity and how societal events, and the conversations that surround them, may impact the process of creating a more inclusive work environment.
26 August 2020 NIWC Atlantic STEM Team Makes Rewarding Connections at Benedict College Summer Institute CHARLESTON, S.C. -- NIWC Atlantic’s STEM team brought learning, mentoring and encouragement to students in underserved communities this summer through a six-week virtual institute called the School-to-Work Program at Benedict College, a historically black college in Columbia, South Carolina.
26 August 2020 Celebrating Navy Women: Perseverance and Achievements WASHINGTON - As a Navy, we celebrate the women who have and continue to serve in our ranks. The numerous accomplishments women have achieved in the Navy were made through hard work and grit. Their perseverance is as much of an inspiration as is their continuing achievements. Today, Navy women stand
21 August 2020 From Fiji to 5th Fleet: Sterett Sailor Works Hard to Make Dreams Reality A Sailor from Fiji reflects on his journey from an island in the ocean to sailing oceans across the globe, on a U.S. Navy ship.