Mission                                                                                                                                              
The Nebraska National Guard’s (NENG) Office of Equal Opportunity (EO) works with Commanders and supervisors to ensure service members and civilian employees are provided equal access to all the resources and opportunities our organization has to offer regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.     


The EO Office reinforces the Nebraska National Guard’s commitment to the principles of Military Equal Opportunity (MEO) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) where service members are promoted through merit and readiness.  The EO Office assists and advises leaders with human issues surrounding equal opportunity through training, education, and advisement.  The EO Office advises Commanders and Supervisors in creating a healthy unit climate where our service members and civilian employees feel valued and able to take part in all the opportunities the Nebraska National Guard has to offer.  A climate of dignity and respect will assist our military and civilian personnel in reaching their full human potential.

• Create an environment free from discrimination and harassment. 
• Create a positive climate of dignity and mutual respect where personnel feel valued. 
• Create emotionally competent leaders and service members respectful of the unique individuals that make up our force.
• All EO policies and programs are geared towards creating a healthy unit climate where service members are proud to be a part of their unit.  EO’s end goal is to increase trust and cohesion to retain service members in our organization resulting in increased readiness towards warfighting capability. 

• Advising Commanders and supervisors on how to successfully resolve workplace issues.
• Advising Commanders on the proper handling of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints. 
• Training on discrimination and sexual harassment prevention.  
• Unit Climate Survey administration and results analysis.
• Educating service members and civilian employees of their rights regarding the reporting and processing of discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.
• Filing and processing of military and civilian discrimination and sexual harassment complaints.