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Additional Department of the Air Force guidance on implementing policy on prioritizing military excellence and readiness: General guidelines for involuntary separation

Pentagon News — Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:40:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released additional guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, "Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness,"

Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness (Accessions, Retention and Voluntary Separation, Identification)

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Fri, 23 May 2025 22:20:00 GMT

DAF released updated guidance for implementation of Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness, aligning with updated Department of Defense policy and addressing medical standards, accession, retention, and administrative processes for transgender Airmen and Guardians.

Department of the Air Force updated guidance on Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

Pentagon News — Fri, 09 May 2025 16:42:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementing Policy on Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.

The Department of Defense announces Deferred Resignation Program

Pentagon News — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:17:00 GMT

The Department of Defense announced a Deferred Resignation Program and Voluntary Early Retirement Authority for civilian employees

Air Force personnel involuntarily discharged over vaccine mandate offered reinstatement

Pentagon News — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:01:00 GMT

The DoD offered guidance for reinstatement of service members involuntarily discharged for refusing the COVID-19 vaccine.

Air Force personnel who voluntarily left over vaccine mandate offered path back

Pentagon News — Mon, 07 Apr 2025 14:50:00 GMT

The DoD is offering a path back to service for military personnel who voluntarily separated or left to avoid the COVID-19 vaccination mandate.

Update to The Department of the Air Force Memorandum on Implementation of Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government

Pentagon News — Thu, 03 Apr 2025 12:51:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released updated guidance on Implementation of Executive Order 14168, Defending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government.

Department of the Air Force releases update memorandum on implementation of additional guidance for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness’

Pentagon News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 20:35:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Implementation of Additional Guidance for Executive Order 14183, ‘Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.

The Department of the Air Force releases memorandum DAF civilian workforce hiring freeze guidance

Pentagon News — Wed, 02 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Civilian Workforce Hiring Freeze Guidance rescinding and replacing the previously provided memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze.

DAF cease Obligation of Funds for Relocation of Remote Work Employees in support of Return to In-Person Work

Pentagon News — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 20:10:45 GMT

DAF guidance on Return to In-Person Work for the purpose of creating a more capable and lethal force.

DAF releases travel guidance for force development panels, A1 Force Development Sponsored Training

Pentagon News — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:15:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force provided guidance March 19 for military members and civilian employees who are presently on TDY, traveling on PCS orders, or scheduled to begin such travel for A1-sponsored training.

Department of the Air Force guidance on hiring freeze exemptions for the civilian workforce

Pentagon News — Tue, 18 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

Department of Defense specified that exemptions for the DoD-wide hiring freeze may be provided only for mission-critical positions that contribute to our warfighting readiness.

DAF announces Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force validation plan

Pentagon News — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 20:15:00 GMT

The DAF announced its validation plan in response to the Restoring America’s Fighting Force Task Force established in January 2025.

Department of the Air Force releases Non-Covered Assisted Reproductive Technology Memorandum

Pentagon News — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force announced effective immediately, administrative leave, travel, and transportation reimbursement for elective abortion will cease.

DAF interim guidance for Executive Order 14222, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative”

Pentagon News — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:45:00 GMT

The Department of Defense released the memorandum Interim Guidance for Executive Order 14222, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Cost Efficiency Initiative."

DoD releases guidance for DoD civilian employees on responding to OPM's ‘What You Did Last Week’ email

Pentagon News — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT

The DoD released guidance for DoD civilian employees on OPM's "What Did You Do Last Week" email.

Update to the Department of the Air Force additional guidance for Executive Order 14183, Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness

Pentagon News — Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:00:00 GMT

The Department of Defense released the memorandum Additional Guidance for Executive Order 14183, “Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness.

Department of the Air Force releases memorandum on hiring freeze

Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 20:44:00 GMT

The Department of the Air Force released the memorandum Department of the Air Force Hiring Freeze pursuant to Secretary of Defense Memorandum “Immediate Civilian Hiring Freeze for Alignment with National Defense Priorities.”

The Department of the Air Force implements Deferred Resignation Program

Pentagon News — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:56:00 GMT

The DAF began implementing the Deferred Resignation Program.

Department of the Air Force releases memorandum DAF Family Days

Pentagon News — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:47:00 GMT

The DAF released guidance dealing with the evaluation of Family Days.