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U.S. Navy
Vice Admiral Sara A. Joyner
Director, Force Structure, Resources and Assessment, J8, Joint Staff
Retired: October 2025⚠ Key Findings
- 1 In a publication by NBC News covering the first black female tactical fighter pilot, Joyner stated: "I'm incredibly proud of Lt. J.G. Swegle," and "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.
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Joyner puts a major focus on gender in the military
- Guest speaker at a women's leadership symposium where male midshipmen had to participate in a breakout session to discuss their "roles and responsibilities in supporting their female counterparts."
- Spoke at a "Women in Defense" group luncheon.
- Spoke at a "Legacy" summit and emphasized women's roles in naval aviation and combat.
- Appeared in an animated video celebrating women's history month, aimed at increasing the number of female naval pilots.
- Liked multiple social media posts emphasizing gender in the military
- Participated in a Sea Services webinar and said: "I want to share this community with you all that shares experiences and expertise with military women"
- Served as a speaker at a forum to discuss the empowerment of women leaders in the national security sector
- 4 On her LinkedIn account, Joyner pushed the controversial Task Force One report on diversity, equity, and inclusion.
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