4 Aug 2020

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

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

27 Jul 2020

Wilson becomes longest serving Vice Chief in history: analyzing, innovating, succeeding along way

The record is worth noting now, when, by punching in for work July 26, Wilson began his fifth year in the job, thus becoming the longest serving Vice Chief of Staff in Air Force history.

24 Jul 2020

Name, rank, service and badges will be more identifiable on OCP

OCP rank insignia, badges, name, and service tapes will now feature a lighter, three-color background pattern, versus the current seven-color pattern, to increase readability and ease rank recognition.

19 Jul 2020

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

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.

12 Jul 2020

Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

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.

8 Jul 2020

Department of the Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

The task force is charged with identifying and changing policies, procedures, barriers and other practices that may be unfairly impacting underrepresented Air and Space Professionals.

2 Jul 2020

Goldfein describes the future of the Air Force

During the hour-long virtual appearance, the Air Force’s highest-ranking officer explained that the service has made progress toward high-priority goals that include all-domain, joint operations and adapting to meeting threats from near-peer powers.

26 Jun 2020

Tricare Selected Reserve termination explained

Office of the Secretary of Defense will allow members up to five months, instead of the original three-month period, to pay overdue premiums to have coverage reinstated and will honor any medical services and bills incurred during that time, once premiums are paid.

23 Jun 2020

Air Force Surgeon General authorizes 5-year shaving waivers

In a memorandum dated June 18, 2020, Lt. Gen. Dorothy Hogg, Air Force Surgeon General authorized five-year shaving waivers for Air and Space professionals diagnosed with Pseudofolliculitis Barbae, effective immediately.

19 Jun 2020

Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force

In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.