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Pride Month is here, and with it comes a moment to honor our resilience, our visibility, and the strength we find in one another. This year’s theme — Thrive through the Strive — reflects the truth of our community: we grow not by avoiding challenges, but by rising through them together.
Across the federal workforce, LGBTQIA+ employees continue to lead, serve, and shine with authenticity. Whether you’re marching in a parade, cheering from the sidelines, wearing a small symbol of support, or simply showing up as yourself, you are part of the story of progress.
This Pride Month, we invite you to celebrate, connect, and stand proudly in who you are. Let’s honor the strides we’ve made and the work still ahead. Let’s lift one another up, celebrate our shared victories, and remember that every challenge we face together becomes a foundation for growth. We thrive not in spite of the strive, but because of it. Together we thrive!
A connected, resilient community where LGBTQIA+ professionals thrive, advance, and shape the future of air and space transportation.
Below are the confirmed Pride events across the United States for June 2026. If one is near you, I hope you’ll consider joining in — to celebrate, to connect, or simply to feel the energy of a community that refuses to disappear. June 1–7
June 8–14
June 15–23
June 24–30
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President's Corner
ASTEP exists because of you. We are a community built on resilience, inclusion, and the shared belief that every one of us deserves a safe place to grow, connect, and lead. Whether you are new to the federal workforce or have spent years serving in air and space transportation, you belong here. Every day, our members show what community looks like: we support one another, share knowledge, lift each other through challenges, and celebrate every success. That spirit is the heart of ASTEP — and it’s what keeps us moving forward. As we continue to grow, I invite you to take an active role in shaping our future. Join our events, engage in conversations, and add your voice to the work ahead. And if you’re ready to make an even bigger impact, consider stepping into leadership. We are building a strong team of Area Directors and volunteer leaders who will help guide programming, member engagement, and regional support across the country. Your experience, your perspective, and your passion can make a real difference. ASTEP is more than a network — it’s a community where you can lead, be heard, and be supported. I’m grateful you’re here, and I look forward to building what comes next together. |