DIVERSITY:

All the different characteristics and attributes of individuals, cultures, and organizations that are aligned with DoD core values are integral to overall readiness and mission accomplishment that are reflective of the Nation we serve.

Diversity is challenging people to maximize their potential by embracing and promoting each other’s holistic characteristics. Diversity is a warfighting readiness issue.

The National Guard (NG) must attract people from all segments of American society and tap into the limitless talent of the diverse population to reach its fullest potential as America’s standing state military.

EQUITY:

Ensures everyone has access to the same opportunities. Equity recognizes that advantages and barriers exist, and that, as a result, we all do not all start from the same place.

Equity is a process that begins by acknowledging that unequal starting place and makes a commitment to correct and address the imbalance.

INCLUSION:

Valuing and leveraging individual differences for organizational success. Inclusion is involvement and empowerment, where the inherent worth and dignity of each Service member and civilians is recognized.

An "inclusive" National Guard (NG) promotes, fosters, and builds organizational strength through a positive work environment that promotes and respects the differences and similarities – both visible and invisible. This is manifested when a work environment is achieved where all individuals have equal access to opportunities, resources, and information to allow them to fully contribute individual strengths to the collective military might.