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AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022 — 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... MORE

DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees
October 4, 2022 — 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... MORE

DAF commissioning sources to develop initiatives to increase applicant pool diversity
August 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has directed Air and Space Force officer commissioning sources to develop diversity and inclusion outreach plans by Sept. 30 to achieve updated applicant pool demographic goals... MORE

DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups
August 15, 2022 — Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon. The forum enabled DAF leadership to update the groups on top priorities and challenges and discuss how to partner effectively in support of Airmen, Guardians and family members... MORE

Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance
May 9, 2022 — As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides... MORE

USecAF highlights Air University’s mission of education, leader development
February 18, 2022 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base, Alabama, Feb. 15, to gain a deeper understanding on accessioning future leaders and educating the officer, enlisted and civilian force through the range of professional military education offered... MORE

Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians
December 23, 2021 — The LGBTQ Initiatives Team, or LIT, a part of the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, advocated for the change to include pronouns in the signature block's for Airmen and Guardians, one of the latest initiatives the DAF undertook to address barriers to service and promote a more inclusive culture... MORE

USecAF gets firsthand look at AETC’s values-based approach to foundational readiness
October 6, 2021 — Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz Jones visited Joint Base San Antonio Oct. 1-4, seeing firsthand how Air Education and Training Command ingrains dignity and respect throughout the force, and how the command implements a values-based approach to training and readiness. ... MORE

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