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ASTEP is a national community committed to inclusion, professional development, and mutual support. We bring people together across facilities and disciplines, creating space to learn, grow, and lead. Whether you’re early in your career or a seasoned professional, ASTEP helps you build connections, access resources, and strengthen your voice in the air and space transportation enterprise.

VP Presents 

ASTEP officer elections have officially concluded! Thank you to everyone who participated and cast your vote — your engagement strengthens our community and helps guide the future of ASTEP.

What’s Ahead We’re preparing new programs focused on personal and professional growth, financial literacy, and inspiring conversations with leaders across the U.S. — all centered on Thriving where we are right now!

Thank you for continuing to show up as your amazing selves and helping ASTEP thrive through the strive.

!! 2026 Voting Resources - Please Exercise Your Vote !! 

When November arrives, regardless of which candidates you support, remember in a congressional district decided by a few percentage points, LGBTQ+ voters don’t have to be the majority to matter.

We simply have to participate.

We’ve spent generations fighting for a place at the table of American democracy.

Now that we have one, use it. Vote.

https://epgn.com/2026/09/08/the-lgbtq-vote-could-decide-congress-here-are-the-numbers

General Voting Resources for the 2026 Mid-Term Elections:

Vote 411- https://www.vote411.org/

Vote.Org - https://www.vote.org/

LGBTQ+ Resources for voting: 

HRC - https://www.hrc.org/resources/civic-engagement-guide-for-lgbtq-communities

Queer the Vote - https://www.thetaskforce.org/programs/queering-democracy/queer-the-vote/

LGBTQ Victory Fund - https://victoryfund.org/our-candidates/

Advocates for Trans Equalityhttps://transequality.org/elections/endorsements



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🌈 Welcome to ASTEP

A safe, empowering community for LGBTQIA+ professionals and allies across air and space transportation. Connect. Participate. Belong. Your voice strengthens our mission and your presence shapes our future.

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Membership is for employees, students, retirees, contractors, corporations, and allies who support the goals of ASTEP.

ALL ARE WELCOME!

ASTEP is not a U.S. Government organization nor affiliated with the U.S. Government.


President's Corner

Building Community. Building Strength. Building ASTEP.

ASTEP exists because of you. We are a community grounded in resilience, inclusion, and the shared belief that every one of us deserves a safe place to grow, connect, and lead. Whether you’re new to the federal workforce or have spent years serving in air and space transportation, you belong here.

This month’s theme is Empowerment Through Action — a reminder that our voices matter. As election season approaches, I encourage every member to vote. Participation is power. When we show up, we strengthen the values of fairness, representation, and accountability that define public service.

We’re also proud to share that ASTEP has now filed for registration as ASTEP, Inc. in the State of Maryland. This step formalizes our nonprofit foundation and positions us to expand programming, partnerships, and advocacy. It means ASTEP is now recognized as a legal entity — capable of applying for grants and building a sustainable structure that will serve our members for years to come.

In times of stress or frustration, remember that connection is the antidote. Reach out to a colleague, join an ASTEP event, or take a moment to breathe and refocus. Every act of kindness and patience strengthens our community.

ASTEP is more than a network — it’s a movement built on shared purpose and mutual support. Together, we continue to build a future rooted in understanding, courage, and unity.

ASTEP is more than a network — it’s a community where you can lead, be heard, and be supported. We’re grateful you’re here, and we look forward to building the future together.

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Let us know how we can help, or how we can do better to serve you and the community.

ASTEPride's goals:

    ·         ASTEPride is organized as a nonprofit educational corporation to:

    ·         Promote professional and personal development through education, training, and mentorship.

    ·         Advocate for equity, intersectional inclusion, and the elimination of workplace prejudice and discrimination.

    ·         Represent members before governmental and non-governmental entities.

    ·         Foster cooperation and coordination across facilities, disciplines, and career levels.

    ·         Maintain accountability, responsibility, and professionalism in all activities.

    ·         Promote better understanding, cooperation and coordination between individuals at different facilities and levels  

    ASTEPride is not affiliated or supported by the U.S. Federal Government or any State Government.  The views appearing on this website are the views of ASTEPride including the views and opinions of the Executive Board.  
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