Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility

Our mission is to foster a culture that values and embraces diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, creating an environment where every individual is respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are committed to promoting and implementing policies and practices that eliminate systemic barriers, enhance equity, and celebrate differences. Through our efforts, we strive to create a welcoming and accessible environment enabling everyone to thrive and contribute as much as possible.

D.C. National Guard Diversity Charter

Celebrating Equity and Inclusion

Poster Description: On Women’s Equality Day, the Department of Defense renews its dedication to equal opportunity for both men and women and the continued fight for gender equality. The observance recognizing Women's Equality Day was established by Joint Resolution of Congress in 1971. Women's Equality Day is observed on the 26th day of August and commemorates the 1920 passage of the 19th Amendment to the Constitution, which gave women the right to vote. The observance has grown to include focusing attention on women's continued efforts toward gaining full equality.

Learn about each Observance Month

January – Martin Luther King’s Birthday

February – Black History Month

March – Women’s History Month

April – A Day of Remembrance – Holocaust

May – Asian American Pacific Islander History Month

June – Pride Month

June – Juneteenth

August – Women's Equality Month

September – National Hispanic Heritage Month

October – National Disability Employment Awareness Month

November – National American Indian Heritage Month