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DOD Assesses Diversity for Federal Coordination

The Defense Department is assessing its diversity programs as part of a presidential order to coordinate efforts across the federal government, Pentagon officials said. Clifford L. Stanley, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, released a statement that said the Pentagon’s Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity is working closely with the services to develop a strategic plan for diversity across the total force. Stanley’s announcement follows an Aug. 18 executive order by President Barack Obama calling for a coordinated, governmentwide initiative to promote diversity and inclusion in the federal workplace. As the nation’s largest employer, the federal government has a “special obligation to lead by example,” Obama said.  Navy Capt. Ken Barrett, acting deputy director of DOD’s Office of Diversity Management and Equal Opportunity and subject of a recent INSIGHT Into Diversity feature (you can read it here), said the Defense Department is a leader in diversity and inclusion initiatives. Click here to read more.
 
 



INSIGHT Into Diversity