The Department of Defense (DOD) released its first Equity Action Plan as part of its implementation of Executive Order 13985. The plan highlighted five new strategies to advance equity: increase economic opportunities for small businesses and expanding contracting with individuals with disabilities; address past harms resulting from environmental and other impacts from defense activities; advance equity for military families; address safe and ethical uses of AI technology; and invest in underserved communities and expanding access to the Department’s programs and opportunities. Read a summary of DOD’s Equity Action Plan.