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.
AIR & SPACE TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES PRIDE. ASTEPride.org Explore what’s ahead, get involved, and help shape the next chapter.  Check out the NEW professional development section under "Resources" tab! | 
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President's Corner
As President of ASTEP, I’m grateful you’re here. This space was built for all of us — LGBTQIA+ professionals, allies, and advocates across the air and space transportation community who deserve connection, visibility, and a place to belong. ASTEP is more than a network. It’s a community where you can engage, learn, share your voice, and know you’re supported. Whether you’re looking for professional development, peer connection, or simply a safe place to land, you’ll find people here who understand your experiences and value your perspective. I invite you to explore, participate, and make this space your own. Join our events, contribute to discussions, connect with members, and help shape the future of our community. Your presence strengthens us, and your engagement helps ensure that every LGBTQIA+ person in our field has a place where they can show up fully and proudly. Welcome, you belong! |