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announcements

Executive Order on preventing and combating discrimination

On July 21, 2014, President Barack Obama issued Executive Order (EO) 13672. The new EO added sexual orientation and
gender identity to the prohibited bases of discrimination in EO 11246 (“the protected bases”). As a reminder, the protected
categories are race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. As legal claims based on gender-
identity increase, concurrently, a social movement has formed to refer to individuals by their personally designated pronouns.
As businesses seek ways to promote and expand diversity, equity, and inclusion in their hiring practices and workplaces,
more questions about personal pronouns are arising. After being taught in school that there are only two genders, it can be
challenging to hear how broad the gender spectrum is.
As we focus on building a more inclusive culture at
MIL, don’t worry if you occasionally get terms mixed
up or forget what a word means. Recognizing that
you’ve still got more to learn is part of the process.
Acknowledge your slip-ups, extend the same level
of respect to everyone, and be open to hearing more
about the lived experiences of others whose genders
vary from your own.

Upcoming Events

Complete the Annual Online Data Security and Charleston Low Country Boil in October
Privacy Training by July 1,2022 The Charleston Social Committee is planning a Low
Country Boil! Get your departments ready to compete in
This data security and privacy training explains how to
the Inaugural Kick Ball Tournament in between the face
recognize potential threats and risky behaviors and teaches
painting, DJ spins, caricature drawings, and much more. A
how to mindfully respond to cyber threats. Upon completion,
date in October 2022 will be announced soon!
you will be equipped with the information and skills related
to threat actors and motivations, attacks such as phishing,
vishing, and smishing, secure wireless connections, safe
browsing, and creating strong passwords. The deadline for
completion is Friday, July 1.

Kings Dominion - October 22

Employees who reside in the DC, Maryland/Southern
Maryland, and Virginia areas are invited to a day of fun at
Kings Dominion! Tickets are good for one day only this year
and a buffet lunch is planned.

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