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US Army Alaska Equal Opportunity Office

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The Equal Opportunity (EO) program formulates, directs, and sustains a comprehensive effort to maximize human potential to ensure fair treatment for military personnel, family members and DA Civilians without regard to race, color, gender, religion or national origin, and provide an environment free of unlawful discrimination office behavior.

02/17/2015

Title: Black History Month
Fact: The Tuskegee Airmen included pilots, navigators, bombardiers, maintenance and support staff, instructors, and all the personnel who kept the planes in the air. They overcame segregation and prejudice to become one of the most highly respected fighter groups of World War II. They proved conclusively that African Americans could fly and maintain sophisticated combat aircraft. Their achievements, together with those who supported them, paved the way for full integration of the U.S. military.

01/29/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: On January 28, 1986, the space shuttle Challenger lifted off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, and Christa McAuliffe was set to become the first ordinary U.S. civilian to travel into space. McAuliffe, a 37-year-old high school teacher, won a competition to join the seven-member crew. The launch was scheduled for January 22 but was repeatedly delayed because of weather and technical problems. The shuttle lifted off six days later, but after 73 seconds, it exploded. There were no survivors.

01/27/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: On January 27, 1888, the National Geographic Society was founded for “the increase and diffusion of geographical knowledge.” Today, it is one of the world’s largest non-profit scientific and educational institutions, and it publishes a monthly magazine with a circulation of around 9 million. The society also sees itself as a guardian of the planet’s natural resources and focuses on ways to broaden its reach and educate readers about the unique relationship humans have with Earth.

01/26/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need. Its network of generous donors, volunteers, and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, in the U.S. and around the world, through five key service areas: disaster relief, supporting America’s military families, lifesaving blood, health and safety services, and international services. Volunteers constitute 90 percent of the total Red Cross workforce.

01/23/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: Planting seeds of inspiration in our nation’s most vulnerable children is what Reading Is Fundamental and a network of more than 400,000 volunteers do. Whether in schools, homeless shelters, or community centers—wherever you find children—RIF volunteers spend countless hours distributing books, staging reading motivation activities, and promoting the importance of literacy in their communities. RIF’s highest priority is reaching underserved children from birth to age 8.

01/21/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: Founded in 1969, the National Military Family Association focuses on issues important to military families. Based on the belief that all military families deserve comprehensive child care, accessible health care, spouse employment options, great schools, caring communities, a secure retirement, and support for widows and widowers, its mission is to fight for benefits and programs that strengthen and protect military families and reflect the nation’s respect for their service.

01/20/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people participated in the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.” It was the largest demonstration for human rights in United States history, as well as a rare display of unity among the various civil rights organizations. The event began with a rally at the Washington Monument. Participants then marched the mile-long National Mall to the Lincoln Memorial, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his “I Have a Dream” speech.

01/15/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929, in Atlanta, Georgia. He became a prominent leader in the American Civil Rights Movement in 1955 when he served as spokesman for the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a campaign by the African-American population of Montgomery, Alabama, to force integration of the city’s busses. He is widely regarded as America’s pre-eminent advocate of nonviolence and one of the greatest nonviolent leaders in world history

01/13/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund serves U.S. military personnel wounded or injured in service to our nation, and their families. Supporting these heroes helps repay the debt all Americans owe them for the sacrifices they have made in service to our nation. They are, in the words of IFHF founder, the late Zachary Fisher, “our nation’s greatest national resource,” and they deserve all the help that our nation can provide. The IFHF is a leader in meeting this important national mission.

01/12/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: The Wounded Warrior Project’s mission is to honor and empower wounded warriors. The organization exists to raise awareness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service members; to help injured service members aid and assist each other; and to provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of injured service members.

01/09/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: The Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal was established by Executive Order 12830 on January 9, 1993. It may be awarded to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their Reserve Components who perform outstanding volunteer community service of a sustained, direct, and consequential nature. This award honors service members who make a profound impact on their communities through years of volunteering their own time to serve others.

01/07/2015

Title: Fact of the Day
Fact: Conceived during John F. Kennedy’s presidency, Senior Corps currently links more than 360,000 Americans 55 and older to service opportunities. Their contributions of skills, knowledge, and experience make a real difference to individuals, nonprofits, and faith-based and other community organizations throughout the United States. Volunteers receive guidance and training so they can make a contribution that suits their talents, interests, and availability.

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Anchorage, AK
99505

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