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New in 2021: The Army’s diversity initiatives
The Army's diversity initiatives track with the national reckoning with racial disparities that prompted protests this summer.
By Kyle Rempfer
Latest "Army diversity" stories
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End-strength goal met, with growth in diversity this year, Army says
The active-duty Army met its end-strength goal this year of 485,000 soldiers, and leadership expects that target number to increase by about 1,500 in 2021. This year’s growth included modest increases in the number of women recruits and those from minority backgrounds.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army Twitter poll respondents: Get rid of promotion board photos
Army TRADOC is looking into the issue of the inclusion of official photos in promotion boards days after SECDEF gives briefing on diversity and inclusion.
By Sarah Sicard