AIR & SPACE TRANSPORTATION EMPLOYEES PRIDE. ASTEPride.org Explore what’s ahead, get involved, and help shape the next chapter.  | October is LGBTQIA+ History Month As we near the end of October and continue navigating the federal government shutdown, ASTEP remains committed to supporting our members — whether you're working without pay or currently furloughed. We encourage you to explore available resources including Feeding America’s food bank locator, state unemployment benefits, and the FAA Employee Assistance Program at 1-800-234-1327. You can also find local aid through the Shutdown Assistance Map. We're in this together — and your wellbeing matters. Please note our new address: ASTEPride.org Now is the time to stand tall, be seen, and celebrate unapologetically. This is our moment—to honor the past, embrace the present, and shape the future with love, strength, and unity. Join us as we shine brighter than ever! 馃寛 #ASTEPride #BeSeen #CelebratePride | Login to access member resources. You Belong!Join us.ASTEPride is an association dedicated to the needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, but membership is open to everyone. Recognizing and celebrating diversity, demanding an inclusive environment, and striving for equity is important for everyone. This is a non-government organization. Membership is for employees, retirees, contractors, corporations, and allies who support the goals of ASTEPride. ALL ARE WELCOME! |
President's Corner ASTEP - a new step forward! ASTEP exists because of you. We are more than a professional network; we are a resilient, inclusive, and mission-driven family. In times of uncertainty, we lean on each other. We share resources, ideas, and encouragement. We show up. If you’re looking for support, connection, or simply a place to be heard, I invite you to get involved. Join a virtual meetup, post in our member forums, or reach out directly. And if you have ideas for how ASTEP can better serve you — whether through advocacy, events, or resource sharing — I want to hear them. Together, we’ll keep building a future that reflects our values: equity, excellence, and pride in who we are and what we do. President |