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.

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.

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.

Aug. 17, 2020

Watch: Seek to Understand, Microaggressions

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas (AFNS) — Air Education and Training Command launched the first installment of "Seek to Understand," a series of educational videos featuring defined terms and personal accounts from Airmen across the command. The series seeks to address racial disparity and foster understanding of the unique experiences of Airmen from all walks of life. (U.S. Air Force

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 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 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.