Airman's Roll Call highlights Airmen, political activities

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WASHINGTON (AFPN) --  This week's Airman's Roll Call highlights Airmen's options to engage in the democratic process.

Airmen can vote and express personal opinions on political candidates and issues; can sign petitions and write letters to the editor as a private citizen; and can contribute to political organizations or committees favoring a particular candidate or slate of candidates. 

When not in uniform and not on duty, Airmen can also attend political meetings or rallies as a spectator, join associations and attend meetings.

Airmen and co-workers may also discuss politics, but need to keep it professional and ethical. However, the workplace is not an unrestricted forum and everyone needs to use good judgment and understand the limits on political activities to avoid improper interference in elections and solicitation of votes or fundraising.

Air Force Instruction 51-902 lists the 'dos' and 'don'ts' for engaging in political activities.
Airman's Roll Call is designed for supervisors at all levels to help keep Airmen informed on current issues, clear up confusion, dispel rumors and provide additional face-to-face communication.

Read this week's Airman's Roll Call.

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