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DAF authorizes pass for COVID-19 booster by Dec. 1
November 10, 2022 — Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1... MORE

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 develops dual-track 'Civilians We Need' career model, roadmaps to enhance civilian career progression
October 12, 2022 — The new “Civilians We Need” career model and accompanying career roadmaps will help DAF civilians plan their job experiences, education, training, and leadership opportunities to meet their professional goals... MORE

Air, Space Force installations seek mediators to help with conflict resolution
September 8, 2022 — The Department of the Air Force is seeking mediators for conflict resolution as an alternative solution to litigation for workplace conflicts... 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

433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron trains for readiness
August 15, 2022 — Members of the 433rd Aeromedical Staging Squadron performed ground patient movement training Aug. 7, using simulated patients and a C-124 Globemaster II aircraft static display. The exercise was the first for the squadron since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic... MORE

AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet
July 19, 2022 — The Air Force has granted religious accommodations for Air Force ROTC’s first Sikh cadet. ... MORE

Healthy weight: How diet, lifestyle and mental health impact your eating habits and fitness
July 13, 2022 — Think you might need to lose a little weight? You're not alone. Even in the military, where maintaining physical fitness remains a job requirement and a key component of military readiness, thousands of service members struggle with weight... MORE

Help available for Airmen, Guardians to mitigate inflation impacts
July 11, 2022 — Aiming to ease the burden of price hikes, the Department of the Air Force is assessing and enacting support across compensation, entitlements for permanent change of station/household goods moves, personal finance readiness and food insecurity aid... MORE

Air Force secretary talks PTSD, mental health with medical leaders
June 30, 2022 — Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall met with Air Force Medical Service leaders to discuss the Department of the Air Force’s approach to prioritizing post-traumatic stress disorder care and support June 24... MORE

Air Force selects future aircrew helmet
June 28, 2022 — The helmet prototype was chosen after Air Combat Command initiated the search for a next-generation helmet to address issues with long-term neck and back injuries, optimize aircraft technology, improve pilot longevity, and provide better fitment to diverse aircrews... 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

SECAF issues proclamation, outlines updates during Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
April 29, 2022 — In conjunction with the proclamation, he also announced a new provision to the Department’s leave policy that enables sexual assault survivors to take up to 30 days of non-chargeable leave as they seek resources to support their recovery... MORE

First T-7A Red Hawk rolls out
April 29, 2022 — The first T-7A Red Hawk training aircraft rolled off the production line at the Boeing Defense, Space & Security building April 28 at Lambert International Airport in St. Louis, Missouri. ... MORE

Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel
April 26, 2022 — As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available, or Space-A, travel have been lifted... MORE

The Blueprint: roadmap to enlisted force development
April 26, 2022 — 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, or EFD-AP, objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today... MORE

Air Force releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey
April 19, 2022 — The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences... MORE

74th Aerial Port Squadron ready to load
April 7, 2022 — Airmen from the 74th Aerial Port Squadron worked with 433rd Airlift Wing C-5M Super Galaxy aircrew to practice the load and offload of a fire truck at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland April 3... MORE

AFIMSC delivers Air Force EOD team competition to enterprise
April 6, 2022 — Thanks to a collaboration between the Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center and headquarters Air Force Civil Engineering, Air Force explosive ordnance disposal teams now have a new program to build camaraderie, show their skills, learn from each other and get the chance to be named Air Force EOD Team of the Year... MORE