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Vice Admiral Sara A. Joyner

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U.S. Navy

Vice Admiral Sara A. Joyner

Director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, J8, Joint Staff

Retired: October 2025
Posted: July 10, 2025
⚠ Key Findings
  • 1 Stated in an NBC News publication: "There's more work to do to make sure that we recruit, train, and retain a diverse force that represents the best and brightest of this nation."
  • 2 Gave opening remarks at a 2023 DEI summit in Pensacola.
  • 3 Puts a major focus on gender in the military.
    • Guest speaker at a women's leadership symposium where male midshipmen participated in a breakout discussing their "roles and responsibilities in supporting their female counterparts."
    • Spoke at a "Women in Defense" group luncheon and a "Legacy" summit emphasizing women's roles in naval aviation and combat.
    • Appeared in an animated video celebrating Women's History Month aimed at increasing female naval pilots.
  • 4 On her LinkedIn account, pushed the controversial Task Force One report on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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