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April 25, 2024
Air Force to begin accepting warrant officer applications

The Air Force is now accepting applications for Airmen aspiring to become the inaugural cohort of warrant officers in the information technology and cyber career fields.
April 2, 2024
Assignment Incentive Pay to be authorized for Airmen, Guardians stationed at extremely cold locations

The Department of the Air Force approved a new incentive pay for Airmen and Guardians assigned to qualifying bases in the U.S. where the temperature is expected to drop below minus 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Feb. 29, 2024
DAF publishes revised dress, personal appearance instruction

The Department of the Air Force republished its dress and personal appearance instruction to simplify, clarify and amplify many changes for Airmen and Guardians serving world-wide.
Nov. 15, 2023
Reserve Component launches direct commission program; constructive service credit for cyberspace warfare operations career field

The Department of the Air Force has announced that the Air Reserve component has initiated a direct commission and constructive service credit program memo for people interested in serving in the cyber security and cyberspace warfare operations career fields.
Oct. 13, 2023
DAF publishes Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force

Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review.
Sept. 20, 2023
Air Force releases Enlisted Airmanship Continuum

The Air Force published a letter to Airmen detailing updates to the enlisted force development model. The model reflects the new Enlisted Airmanship Continuum, a series of changes aiming to provide new development opportunities to Airmen.
Sept. 8, 2023
CSAF issues warning of PLA recruitment of US Air Force members, veterans

CSAF issued a warning about a growing threat to national security – the recruitment and exploitation of current and former Air Force members by the PLA.
Aug. 17, 2023
DoD releases actions to transform climate, enhance prevention of harmful behaviors at military service academies

In a memo to DoD senior leaders, SecDef Austin noted that while the military service academies are dominant in many domains, they have far more work to do to halt sexual assault and harassment.
Aug. 16, 2023
Air Force releases new memo, doctrine on mission command

The Air Force recently released two documents on mission command Aug. 16.
July 20, 2023
Air Force aligns leadership titles with joint force

Effective Aug. 1, the Air Force will change duty titles from vice commander to deputy commander to better align terminology with its sister services.In accordance with direction from Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr., the Air Force issued a memo communicating updated guidance for Air Force
June 2, 2023
Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III releases statement on Pride Month

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III recognizes the LGBTQ+ service members' contributions to national security during Pride Month.
May 25, 2023
Air Force’s Enlisted Swap Assignment Program starts June 1

The Air Force Enlisted Swap Assignment Program goes live June 1 for senior master sergeants and below with a current assignment. This new policy provides Airmen with more control and new flexibilities in their assignment process.
April 28, 2023
Effective June 1, First Term Airmen can retrain into AFSCs under 90% manning in lieu of separation

The Air Force is changing the process of how First Term Airmen can retrain to provide additional opportunities for Airmen to stay in uniform instead of separating.
March 23, 2023
DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III unveiled a comprehensive plan March 22, aimed at improving the lives of the dedicated U.S. military force and their families.
March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
March 10, 2023
Air Force secures additional funding for recruitment incentive programs

The Air Force is reinstating the Enlisted College Loan Repayment Program to align enlistment incentives with sister services and further enhancing its current recruitment strategy.
March 1, 2023
Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future

Throughout the upcoming months, a Barriers to Service Cross-Functional Team is examining existing policies and procedures to ensure they reflect the service members needed for the future.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care

The DAF has issued guidance implementing DoD policies outlining privacy of command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care and unit-funded travel for those seeking non-covered reproductive health care.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium

The Secretary of the Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion will host the third annual Department of the Air Force Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium March 8-10.
Feb. 24, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Feb. 16, 2023
DoD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care

The DoD has released policies on command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care, and travel allowances for non-covered reproductive health care.
Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians

Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 9, 2023
Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program

Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Dec. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards

The change will apply to all eligible DAF officers and allow promotion board members to consider an officer’s acquisition of valued expertise as one of many whole person concept considerations.
Nov. 4, 2022
AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy

The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Oct. 20, 2022
DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Oct. 6, 2022
AF to launch narrative performance statements for award nominations

Performance statements and award nominations are transitioning effective Oct. 1, 2022.
Sept. 30, 2022
DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees

Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
Sept. 30, 2022
Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants

The DAF has updated a policy to allow women, both enlisted and civilian, to apply and compete for an Officer Training School commission while pregnant.
Sept. 23, 2022
Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault

The DoD now has a framework in place to track the implementation and effectiveness of its efforts to stop sexual assault and harassment, which includes regular progress reviews through senior leadership forums.
Aug. 4, 2022
Department of the Air Force to launch Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors

This pilot program will run for six months and centralize five key support services to simplify access and the advocacy processes for Airmen and Guardians.
July 7, 2022
Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates

The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.
June 24, 2022
DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders

Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
April 22, 2022
The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
Jan. 12, 2022
Air Force unveils action plan to ‘Develop tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen’

Air Force officials announced the implementation of the Enlisted Force Development Action Plan.

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