U.S. Air Force Hosts Black History Month STEM Panel

The Department of the Air Force hosted a Black History Month event at the General Jacob E. Smart Conference Center, Feb. 23.

Led by the Black/African American Employment Strategy Team, or BEST, the theme of the event was African American STEM achievements.

The panel began with remarks from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. where he highlighted the significant contributions African Americans have made in fields related to Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, and the importance of freedom for all to serve in the military.

Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., provides opening remarks for the African American STEM Achievement panel, Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb 22, 2023. The event was hosted by the Black/African American Strategy Team (BEST) whose goal is to eliminate career barriers for people of color. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya) — Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., provides opening remarks during the African American STEM Achievement panel at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Feb 22, 2023. The event was hosted by the Department of the Air Force and the Black/African American Strategy Team whose goal is to eliminate career barriers for people of color. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andy Morataya)

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