Air Force improves assignment process for co-parents, considers custody agreements
Assignment authorities will now be able to consider requests for an assignment or deferment to a location near their children, even if the co-parents are not married.
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.
Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME
Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.
Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant, postpartum women to attend PME
Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending.
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.
First meeting held for military-wide Defense Board on Diversity and Inclusion
The board was established by Secretary of Defense Mark Esper as part of the Department of Defense’s efforts to improve diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity for U.S. service members.
Esper thanks Diversity, Inclusion Board for tackling tough subjects
At its first meeting, the Defense Department’s Board on Diversity and Inclusion pledged to rid the department of systemic discrimination.
Asian American/Pacific Islander Team joins the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group
The Department of the Air Force established an Asian American/Pacific Islander Team under the umbrella of its Barrier Analysis Working Group as part of its ongoing efforts to improve support and mentoring and provide increased guidance on career develo…
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.
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.