April 19, 2022
WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
Nov. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases addendum to Disparity Review
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The DAF IG Disparity Review Addendum follows the DAF’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review, which addressed disparities impacting Black Airmen and Guardians, and the Sept. 2021 Disparity Review, which addressed disparities based on gender and among other racial and ethnic groups not covered by the RDR. Data from both reports was used to create the addendum.
Oct. 19, 2021
AFCLC launches updated culture guide app, introduces new educational course with certificate
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The director of the Air Force Culture and Language Center unveiled version 2.0 of the Air Force Culture Guide app to a virtual audience on Oct. 15, 2021, the last day of the 2021 Virtual Air University Language, Regional Expertise and Culture Symposium.
Oct. 18, 2021
MyVector updates help connect Airmen, Guardians
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — MyVector is one of the many tools Airmen and Guardians can use to enhance their career development, including tracking personal development and assignments, writing performance evaluations, and connecting with mentors as well as mentoring others.
Sept. 17, 2021
Department of the Air Force leaders discuss second disparity review during virtual town hall
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The second Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review focused on gender and ethnicity, and included additional racial groups (Hispanics, Latinos, Asians, American Indians, Alaska Natives, Native Hawaiians and other Pacific Islanders).
Sept. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases reports on Racial Disparity Review update, second disparity review
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released a progress update on the Inspector General Independent Racial Disparity Review and a second disparity review report Sept. 9.
Aug. 24, 2021
Air Force revises wing, vice and group command screening board process
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — This year, the Air Force implemented a revised process for the 2022 wing, vice and group command screening boards to streamline notification, align more closely with joint partners and enhance senior leader talent management. Approximately 24% of all O-6 positions are command billets and half of the 780 command positions come vacant each year.
Aug. 13, 2021
Air Force releases additional dress and appearance changes
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — New dress and appearance updates will soon be released following feedback, testing from Airmen and reviews conducted as a part of the 2020 Air Force Uniform Board.
April 8, 2021
Air Force unveils new mission statement
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Feb. 19, 2021
Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).