Navy task force makes 56 recommendations to address diversity and bias

Task Force One Navy was created in July 2020 in reaction to the national uproar over the death of George Floyd and protests against police brutality and institutional racism. The group was asked to explore issues of racism, sexism and bias and how they affected the readiness of the Navy.

“We have fallen short in the past by excluding or limiting opportunity for people on the basis of race, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender or creed. Our Navy must continue to remove barriers to service, and most importantly, be a shining example of a workforce centered on respect, inclusive of all,” Gilday said in the statement.

The group produced 56 recommendations grouped in five areas: recruiting; talent management and retention; professional development; innovation and science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM; and additional recommendations.