Air Force Investigation Finds Black Members Face Racial Disparity In Service

Black members of the U.S. Air Force are treated differently than their white counterparts in a wide range of areas, including promotions and military justice, a new internal investigation reveals.

The 150-page report by the Air Force inspector general confirmed racial disparities exist for Black members in law-enforcement apprehensions, criminal investigations, military justice, administrative separations, placement into occupational career fields, certain promotion rates, professional military educational development, and leadership opportunities.