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U.S. military integration spawned peerless fighting force
July 27, 2023
A woman talks at a lectern while others sit in chairs behind her.
DOD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
March 23, 2023
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AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
November 4, 2022
Lt. Col. Caitlin Reilly conducts pre-flight inspections Oct. 25, 2022, at Hurlburt Field, Fla. 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. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Caleb Pavao)
Kendall draws direct connection to mission success, diverse, fulfilled, accomplished Total Force
September 19, 2022
Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks at the 2022 Air and Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Md., Sept. 19, 2022. The conference is a professional development seminar that offers the opportunity for Department of Defense personnel to participate in forums, speeches and workshops. (U.S. Air Force photo by Wayne Clark)
AFROTC grants accommodations for first Sikh cadet
July 19, 2022
Air Force ROTC Cadet Gursharan Virk, third from left, takes part in Detachment 255’s color guard ceremony at a football game at the University of Iowa in 2021. Virk is the first Sikh ROTC cadet to be granted religious accommodations by the Air Force in observation of his faith. The accommodations include wear of a turban and facial hair. (Courtesy photo)
Air Force releases additional dress, appearance changes
August 12, 2021
New dress and appearance changes are expected to be released in early October 2021 upon the updated publication of Air Force Instruction 36-2903, Dress and Appearance of Air Force Personnel. Changes include male bulk hair standards, cosmetic tattooing, female hair accessory size, optional hosiery in dress uniform, transparent piercing spacers and morale patches. (U.S. Air Force graphic by Staff Sgt. Elora J. McCutcheon)
AETC Real Talk focuses on religion in the Air Force
August 11, 2021
Text that reads AETC Real talk: Race and Diversity in the Air Force, which will be livestreaming on August 19 at 3 p.m. Central Time, on the AETC Facebook page. There are four official military photos of Lt. Gen. Webb and his three guests -- Maj. Sadia Heil, Capt. Abdulaziz Ali, and Chief Master Sgt. Gloria Weatherspoon.
DOD budget request boosts research, nuclear modernization, includes 2.7% pay raise
May 28, 2021
A helicopter flies while a crew member inside the helicopter prepares an emergency re-supply drop.
'Tough Conversations' roundtable focuses on culture of respect
November 20, 2020
Brig. Gen. Caroline M. Miller, 502d Air Base Wing and Joint Base San Antonio commander, and Command Chief Master Sgt. Wendell Snider discusses building a culture of respect with base Airmen during their bi-weekly Tough Conversation roundtable Nov. 17 at JBSA-Lackland.
A Tale of Two Air Forces: How the Tuskegee Airmen bridged the divide
November 17, 2020
The Tuskegee Airmen's purpose was to join in the fight of attacking Berlin. It was the most extended escort mission of the European Air protecting U.S. bombers from attacking enemy aircraft, including Messerschmitt 262 jet fighters.
National Disability Employment Awareness Month: Foreign affairs specialist provides diverse skill set
October 16, 2020
Andy Smith, far left, applied for a position through Schedule A, a hiring authority which allows federal agencies to hire individuals with disabilities directly into the workforce. Smith, who is wheelchair-bound due to cerebral palsy, now works as a foreign affairs specialist.at the Air Force Security Assistance Training Squadron.
Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers
September 17, 2020
A nursing mother assigned to U.S. Space Command uses resources located in the private nursing mother’s room in Building 1, Sept. 11, 2020 at Peterson Air Force Base, Colorado. An Air Force guidance memorandum signed on August 15 2020 details responsibilities and procedural steps to better enable commanders to align the needs of nursing mothers with mission requirements by supporting nursing mothers with a private, secure and clean area within unit facilities. (U.S. Space Force photo by 2nd Lt. Idalí Beltré Acevedo)
Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence
September 3, 2020
The Department of the Air Force launched a new crowdsourcing campaign to solicit ideas for dress and appearance improvements on the Air Force Ideation Platform, IdeaScale. Airmen and civilians are invited to submit ideas beginning Sept. 3.
'Real Talk – Race and Diversity in the Air Force airs July 24 on AETC Facebook
July 20, 2020
graphic with pictures of Lt Gen Webb and Maj Dan Walker
Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations
July 19, 2020
Air Force IG directed to independently examine racial disparities in service’s discipline, advancement opportunities
June 10, 2020
For 50 years, Sweetwater stylist beautifies Randolph ladies
November 15, 2019
Lucy Richardson started working in the Randolph Air Force Base beauty salon 50 years ago and overcame prejudices of the time.