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was exposed to, after I joined,” said Wilson. “We as a force need to not only embrace and cel- ebrate diversity of perspective as a part of what we are fighting for, but as our ultimate strategic advantage.”
Wilson says that diversity in the way we think is something that is widespread in both the country and the Air Force.
“I understand now what Dr. King did a long time ago,” said Wilson. “It is actually our differ- ences that are our strengths, not our weaknesses.”
“Reflecting on Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy,” Airmen like Wilson continue to live up to the standard he set and ensure his legacy lives on, rising to meet the challenges that remain.
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making, Wilson is undertaking his education at the University of Arizona for social understanding and human behavior.
“It’s a passion for me to grow in communicating and empathiz- ing with people,” said Wilson. “I believe this program will help me do just that.”
While Wilson is now formally pursuing his education, he has had a lifetime of experience of caring and communicating with others. But growing up, Wilson ex- plains that he never truly felt like he fit in, and when he enlisted, that didn’t change.
“Luckily for me, I like to listen and navigate through complex conversations to expand my mindset and understand the many other ways of thinking I
Recruiting Service national broadcast event. His involve- ment played a pivotal role in inspiring the future of the force and embodied the Secretary of the Air Force’s Diversity Equity Inclusion & Accessibil- ity strategy towards inclusive promotion efforts fostering Air Force equal opportunity.
“The Air Force is taking steps forward to promote inclusivity and equity, but that isn’t an over- night change,” said Wilson. “It will take generations of Airmen to be where we want to be, and I believe in being a part of that transformation.”
In order to progress his aspira- tions of innovation and peace-
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