Jan. 20, 2021
Roth to serve as acting Secretary of the Air Force
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — John P. Roth will serve as the Acting Secretary of the Air Force as of Jan. 20, 2021 until the President nominates and the Senate confirms a permanent replacement.
Jan. 6, 2021
Department of the Air Force now tracking more administrative discipline data, including demographics
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — A memorandum was published Dec. 21, directing Department of the Air Force commanders to track data from lesser disciplinary actions to assist in determining whether all discipline is being carried out in a fair and impartial manner.
Jan. 5, 2021
Department of the Air Force directs commanders to review unit emblems, mottos, nicknames, other official symbology
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Air Force directed commanders to conduct a comprehensive review of official and unofficial unit emblems, morale patches, mottos, nicknames, coins and other forms of unit recognition and identity to ensure an inclusive and professional environment within 60 days from Dec. 23, 2020.
July 27, 2020
Diversity and Inclusion update
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force, on behalf of both the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Space Force, stood up a special task force June 9, to address the issue of racial, ethnic and other demographic disparities and their impact on the forces.
July 13, 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.
Oct. 22, 2019
Senate confirms Barrett to be Air Force secretary
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The 85 to 7 vote makes Barbara Barrett the third consecutive woman confirmed to lead the Air Force and its 685,000 total force Airmen. Barrett replaces Heather Wilson who resigned in May. Undersecretary Matthew Donovan served as acting secretary in the interim.