Jan. 19, 2021
Department of the Air Force offers limited Active Duty Service Commitment waivers; expanded PALACE CHASE
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas (AFNS) — These programs provide provisions for both enlisted and officer members who meet specified criteria. The application window runs Jan. 20 – April 2.
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.
Department of the Air Force increases commander accountability for climate survey results
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Department of the Air Force released a memorandum Dec. 21, highlighting improvements made to address concerns identified in Defense Equal Opportunity Climate Survey reports, a tool for leaders to assess command climate.
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.
Dec. 7, 2020
Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score permanently
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
Nov. 19, 2020
Squadron Officer School new curriculum challenges students to ‘know themselves’ first
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) — The new “LEAD to Prevail” curriculum begins with Leadership Experiences and Attribute Development. As the first of three phases, it uses students’ introspective discovery of who they are as individuals and as leaders as the foundation for the rest of the course.
Oct. 1, 2020
Department of the Air Force makes additional updates to dress and appearance regulations
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — Following the Department of the Air Force’s initial review, a diverse panel of Total Force Airmen completed a second review of Air Force grooming and appearance guidance in order to enhance inclusiveness while maintaining Department of the Air Force professional standards.
Aug. 31, 2020
CSAF outlines strategic approach for Air Force success
ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) — The directive is a mixture of Brown’s expectations for what is required to ensure air superiority and for the Air Force to fulfill its mission to defend the United States and its interests. Though only 8-pages, the document spans a range of critical topics that touch on doctrine, Air Force culture, and the changing threats and adversaries the nation confronts.
Aug. 25, 2020
DOD Crowdsources Efforts to Promote Diversity, Inclusion
WASHINGTON (AFNS) — The Defense Department is crowdsourcing to find better ways to promote diversity and inclusion.
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