5 Diversity Quotes from my field

Leader commitment at all levels is a critical factor in the success of diversity initiatives. Ensuring that our leadership is continually educated and trained to support the Army's diversity initiatives will serve to enhance the Army's 21st-Century mission readiness agenda.

Competition for talent requires that the Army reach out and embrace an increasingly diverse American population. An open and inclusive environment is critical to attracting, developing and retaining employees to serve as Soldiers and Civilians in the Army. Attracting and retaining the Nation's diverse talent can be achieved through a comprehensive talent management strategy.

The Army has a world-class training and education structure, and is recognized globally for highly successful training. Persistent conflict and a dynamic, uncertain operational environment require that Army leadership, throughout the Force, be versatile in managing many cultures, experiences and other backgrounds under challenging conditions.

An objective for the Army is to develop a diverse workforce with the right skills and abilities, who are committed to achieving the mission in an environment of transition and war. Maintaining an inclusive environment throughout the Army will favorably impact recruiting, retention and mission accomplishment.

There is only one color in the United States Army, and that color is green.

Four of my comments are from the United States Army's goals for Army Diversity and Strength.  The fifth goal is one that I have heard over the years of taking diversity classes, while being in the Army.  These goals are all very similar in there objective to understand and adapt to the changes in America's views and out look on diversity.  The quotes (goals) are slightly different, because they all explain the benefits of understanding and accepting diversity within the Armed forces.  Some are aimed at how talented and different many demographics are, and how they can strength the entire Army by being accepted and incorporated.  Other's speak of how accepting diversity needs to be Incorporated at the top and go all the way down the line to the newest soldier joining the Army.  If these goals can be accomplished the entire Army would be stronger as a whole, and completing whatever mission is assigned would be a much easier task if diversity was accepted.  The last quote is probably the most different, because it is very broad and comes from the soldiers within the Army.  I believe that it is the most important though, and fits my beliefs the closest.  The statement, there is only one color and that color is green is a very strong one and encourages soldiers to realize that we are all in it together no matter what your color, religion, sexual preference, or beliefs are.  I personally would not care at all if I was fighting beside a homosexual Muslim who prayed to Allah daily and skype chatted with his boyfriend all night long.  As soon as someone puts on the uniform they are as equal to me as a Catholic boyscout who loves George Bush, country music, and Miller lite.  Missions and goals cannot be completed if everyone does not feel as if they are on an equal playing field, and I fully accept diversity as should everyone in the United States Army.