Aug. 5, 2020

Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near their children, even if the co-parents are not married.

Aug. 4, 2020

Community College of the Air Force reveals plans for new degree program

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The new Associate of Applied Science in Military Technology and Applied Sciences Management degree is a flexible alternative for enlisted personnel serving in Air Force specialties lacking enough formal skills training to meet current degree program requirements, said Dr. Hank Dasinger, the dean of CCAF.

Aug. 4, 2020

AF removes uniform barrier for women, authorizes pants option for mess dress

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The changes, which are effective immediately, are outlined in an exception-to-policy memorandum addressed to all Air Force personnel.

July 27, 2020

Air Force update for COVID-19

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — In an effort to minimize the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 and to prioritize the health and safety of Department of the Air Force personnel, the following modifications have been made:

July 22, 2020

Total Force recruiters work together ensuring future Airman gets dream job

BOISE, Idaho – As Air Force Recruiting Service continues moving to a Total Force recruiting enterprise, the goal is simple – find the best way for a person to serve--full-time, part-time, in uniform or out of uniform.For recruiters from each of the three military components this is a paradigm shift, as regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air

July 21, 2020

Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.

July 15, 2020

First meeting held for military-wide Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion

ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The board was established by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to improve diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for U.S. service members.

July 14, 2020

Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.

July 13, 2020

Taking command coast to coast

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, California — Distance knows no bounds, as was exemplified by Col. Xaviera “Xavi” Slocum, Col. Jacquelyn L. “Katniss” Marty and their guests during a virtual change of command July 11, 2020.The ceremony was streamed from four locations around the United States and viewed by more than 130 people from across the nation.The tradition of transferring authority and

June 30, 2020

Keeping safe in and around the water during a pandemic

KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE — With many local pools closed due to the pandemic many find themselves itching for the chance to get out and enjoy the water this summer.