Gilbert R. Cisneros

“ As the Department commemorates Pride Month, we reaffirm our commitment to care for each other and cultivate an environment where all members of the Total Force can achieve their highest potential. We appreciate the contributions of the LGBTQ+ workforce and understand that inequity and discrimination undermine diversity's strategic advantage and our core values. As emerging threats to our national defense arise, let us remember the tremendous strength we derive from working together as teams of diverse individuals united by a common mission to defend the Nation. ”

“ We work together to promote an inclusive culture that ensures respect and equal opportunity for all members of the Department while leveraging their diversity of experiences and perspectives to the Department's strategic advantage. ”