The U.S. Air Force has started shutting down its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices to comply with President Donald Trump’s sweeping executive action ordering all federal agencies to dismantle their “radical and wasteful” DEI programming, an official told Air & Space Forces Magazine.
In response to Trump’s directive, Acting Secretary of the Air Force Gary A. Ashworth authorized the “disestablishment of all Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Groups (DAFBAWGs) effective immediately” in a letter to Air Force leaders circulated on social media and confirmed as authentic to Air & Space Forces Magazine.
DAFBAWGs were established to analyze policies and identify “potential barriers to equal opportunity” for women, Hispanic, black, LGBTQ+, and Native American service members. Since their formation, the DEI-focused taskforces have championed body armor built for the female figure, reimbursing the shipping costs of breast milk amid change-of-station moves, and allowing black Airmen to sport beards in uniform.
As part of a push for “inclusive male grooming” standards, the Black/African American Employment Strategy Team, a DAFBAWG, proposed expanding shaving waivers for black Airmen suffering from razor bumps because black men often experience ingrown hairs “at a higher rate than other racial groups.” DAFBAWGs were also credited with uniform updates permitting pregnant women in the Air Force to wear cold weather gear and ensuring that mothers do not have to salute their bosses at on-base childcare facilities during morning drop-off.
Ashworth’s memo accordingly directed “the cessation of all DAFBAWG activities,” including removing “outward facing media.” […]
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At Last, a Company With Integrity in the Gold IRA Industry
For several years, I’ve been vetting out precious metals companies in search of the best. I believe in gold and silver but it’s hard to find integrity in the Gold IRA industry. The vast majority operate with shady tactics and gigantic spreads that take advantage of Americans who simply want to protect their life’s savings.
I’ve found a handful that I like and I’ve worked with some of them. By no means would I “unrecommend” them because, again, I vetted them out and found them to be above the fold. Unfortunately, it isn’t hard to be better than the rest when the rest are so darn awful.
After years of searching, I finally found a company that truly operates with integrity. Augusta Precious Metals has three important attributes that set them far above the competition:
- Non-Commissioned Sales Team: I cannot stress how important and unique this is. With just about every other company in the Gold IRA industry, the sales teams make commission from every account they open. This means they steer their clients toward the gold and silver products with the highest commission. With Augusta Precious Metals, the team is solely focused on putting the best gold and silver for their clients into their IRA. They get paid to serve the best interests of the Gold IRA client, NOT their own commission pay.
- Incredibly Low Fees: Most Americans would be shocked if they knew the spread other Gold IRA companies charge. Augusta charges just 5% versus up to 45% elsewhere.
- No Pressure, No Gimmicks: There’s an understanding among most in the Gold IRA industry that fear and pressure is the way to go. Augusta Precious Metals takes a sober approach when working with clients because they hold integrity in the highest possible regard. This is why they don’t offer gimmicks like “free” or “bonus” silver. It’s also why they do not apply pressure tactics to get quick sales. Their educational and transparent approach to doing business is exceedingly rare in the Gold IRA industry.
