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Dec. 16, 2025
DAF updates medical shaving profile guidance to align with Secretary of War grooming policy

The Department of the Air Force updated its medical guidance for shaving profiles to align with the Secretary of War’s grooming standards.
April 1, 2025
Pregnant aircrew policy updates to reduce risk

Air Force oversight for risk assessment of pregnant aircrew is being raised to the Major Command level based on feedback from medical professionals across the service.
Jan. 29, 2025
CSAF Letter to Airmen on Standards

CSAF Allvin released a video explaining why our service is reviewing certain policies and standards to ensure they are easy to understand, easy to comply with, and easy to enforce across our entire Air Force. Today, he is following through on his promise to swiftly distribute updates.
Jan. 29, 2025
Air Force Standards Update - Tabs

CSAF Gen. David Allvin explains policy updates on duty identifier tabs.
Jan. 29, 2025
Air Force Standards Update - Shaving Waivers

Air Force Surgeon General Lt. Gen. John DeGoes explains policy updates on shaving waivers.
May 15, 2024
DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
Jan. 4, 2024
DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Oct. 13, 2023
DAF publishes Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force

Department of the Air Force’s Report to Congressional Committees, Comprehensive Strategy for the Space Force, dated August 2023, was published on the SpaceForce.mil Space Force Policy page for public review.
Aug. 28, 2023
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members

The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Feb. 24, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Sept. 21, 2022
Air Force recruiters using new tools, new thinking to meet targets in difficult environment

As the head of recruiting for the Air and Space Forces, Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas is in a job that requires him to be pragmatic and creative and occasionally willing to test boundaries in the quest to meet never slacking personnel demands of the two services.
Aug. 16, 2022
DoD releases first departmentwide social media policy 

The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD. 
June 24, 2022
DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders

Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
May 26, 2022
Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update

DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.
April 22, 2022
Air Mobility Command reopens Space-Available travel

As of April 22, all restrictions on space-available (Space-A) travel have been lifted.
March 23, 2022
Guide serves as digital campaign repository

The digital guide is the authoritative source of information about products being worked for the Department of the Air Force Digital Campaign.
March 8, 2022
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
Dec. 30, 2021
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 8, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Feb. 25, 2021
Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Air Force secretary, chief of staff and chief master sergeant explained the desire to empower commanders at all levels to use their best judgement when making decisions to accomplish the mission.
Aug. 30, 2020
AFPC matches first child custody assignment

A Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Airman was granted the first court-ordered child custody assignment recently, just one day after the application process opened.
Aug. 3, 2020
Air Force modifies funding for credentialing program

Air and Space professionals will continue to receive funding for approved credentials, though funding for preparatory classes, boot camps and coursework has been removed.
Dec. 13, 2019
Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies

The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Oct. 25, 2019
Air Force releases findings of civil airport, aircrew lodging policy review

The review, led by AMC’s deputy commander, focused on existing guidance and policies and how they are applied. Specifically, the review looked at aircrew lodging, the associated processes and procedures and the application of those policies to the use of civil airports and the advisability and
Aug. 28, 2019
Air Force mandates dedicated space for nursing mothers

The policy enables commanders to support nursing mothers by outlining procedures and requirements for establishing a private, secure (lockable from the inside) and sanitary location for the purpose of breastfeeding and/or expressing breast milk.
April 30, 2019
Limited professional gear allowed during PCS

As the permanent change of station peak season approaches, Air Force officials are reminding Airmen to review the Department of Defense policy on transportation of professional gear to avoid costly charges.
Feb. 19, 2019
Air Force formalizes policy on retention of non-deployable Airmen

In accordance with Department of Defense policy on military retention of non-deployable service members, the Air Force implemented its guidance in a memo signed Feb. 19.
Jan. 23, 2019
Air Force makes updates to enlisted evaluation policies

The Air Force recently updated evaluation policies for enlisted Airmen, refining the process and requirements for enlisted performance reports.
Oct. 3, 2018
Air Force to finalize review process for non-deployable Airmen

The Air Force is finalizing details on how it will implement Department of Defense Instruction 1332.45, Retention Determination for Non-Deployable Service Members.
Oct. 3, 2018
Demonstration results in policy update and optimized operations

Thanks to an optimization initiative led by Air Force Operational Energy (SAF/IEN), F-35 Lightning II and F-22 Raptor fighter sorties are now requested to fly closer to the fighters' maximum range airspeed, while still within tanker boom limits, during Coronet missions. The faster speed decreases
July 12, 2018
DoD Announces Policy Change on Transfer of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits

The Department of Defense issued a substantive change today to its policy on the transfer by service members in the uniformed services of Post-9/11 GI Bill educational benefits to eligible family member recipients.
June 8, 2018
Air Force implements new parental leave policy, secondary caregivers given 21 days

In accordance with the Department of Defense Military Parental Leave Program, the Air Force announced an expansion to its parental leave policy on non-chargeable leave entitlements following the birth or adoption of a child.
Feb. 8, 2018
Air Force to institute new method to protect PII

Air Force officials announced Feb. 6, 2018, emails containing personally identifiable information, and similar numeric constructs, will be blocked from transmission unless the email is encrypted. For members unable to send or receive encrypted emails, members will be directed to utilize the AMRDEC
Dec. 1, 2017
Air Force travelers reminded of flat rate per diem policy (update)

Some Air Force travelers may not be aware of a flat rate per diem policy established a few years ago that focused on extended temporary duty travel.
Aug. 28, 2017
SecAF speaks to JAG Airmen

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson addressed Judge Advocate General Corps Airmen during the 2017 Horizons Summer Conference, Aug. 28, 2017, in Falls Church, Virginia.
Aug. 20, 2017
AFIT prepares nuclear enterprise to deal with any scenario

With talk of nuclear weapons returning to Americans’ everyday conversations, it might be excusable for the average person to think that the technology somehow had left the mainstream; this couldn’t be further from the truth.
May 2, 2017
Air Force implements changes to joint matters, joint tour credit

The definition of “joint matters” and the authorized length of joint tours, two major joint officer management laws affecting active and reserve component Air Force officers, have recently changed following publication of guidance from the Office of the Secretary of Defense.
Jan. 13, 2017
Around the Air Force: Jan. 13

On this look around the Air Force, Secretary of the Air Force Deborah Lee James bids farewell as the SecAF, and major changes are coming to the Air Force’s tattoo policy.
Jan. 10, 2017
AF evolves policies to access more talent, maintain high standards

The Air Force announced new policies on dress and appearance with regard to tattoos, as well as changes to service medical accession policy Jan. 9.
July 26, 2016
Policy changes allow Airmen to retrain into special ops

In a move to meet the high demand for battlefield Airmen, the Air Force announced changes to retraining and cross-flow, outlined in a policy memorandum from April. The changes allow Airmen to be released from their current jobs in the Air Force to cross-train into the special tactics career fields,
May 18, 2016
AF uniform office designs for entire force; new modifications underway

When an Airman gets dressed for his or her job, he or she dons apparel and equipment that were developed, produced, deployed, sustained, and modified by a group of fewer than 20 people working at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio.
Jan. 12, 2016
Air Force 101: Talks aim to improve legislation for AF missions

A day after the Air Force flew a B-52 Stratofortress over South Korea in the wake of their northern neighbor’s nuclear bomb test, Air Force officers discussed the service’s nuclear capabilities with policymakers Jan. 11.
April 1, 2015
AF's updated policy further promotes tobacco-free environments

The Air Force has led the military in advancing innovative tobacco control policies, such as the tobacco-free medical campus and prohibiting tobacco use outside "designated tobacco areas." Now, an updated Air Force instruction, published in March, seeks to further reduce health impacts from smoking,
Nov. 10, 2014
Air Force updates AF Instruction 1-1

Air Force officials approved Air Force Instruction 1-1, Air Force Standards, on Nov. 7, 2014 to clarify guidance on Airmen’s religious rights and commanders’ authority and responsibility to protect those rights.
Nov. 5, 2013
Hagel: Six priorities shape future defense institutions

In the months since the 2012 defense strategic guidance first reflected a new budget reality, Pentagon officials and military leaders have been working on the department's longer-term budget and strategy, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said here this morning.
Aug. 26, 2013
Curriculum policy changes mark start of new DODEA school year

Department of Defense Education Activity students, parents and employees should expect quite a few changes in the upcoming school year, the DODEA director said in an Aug. 23 interview. Those changes will be both visible and behind the scenes, but they all are geared toward improving the quality of
Aug. 12, 2013
Leaders discuss roles of reserve components

Continuing to perform an operational role, while solving manpower costs and dealing with shrinking defense budgets, was one of the challenges discussed by military and civilian leaders at the Reserve Officers Association 2013 National Security Symposium here Aug. 7-10.
Aug. 7, 2013
TRICARE moves forward with prime service area reductions

Defense Department officials will reduce the number of TRICARE Prime service areas in the United States beginning Oct. 1, affecting about 171,000 retirees and their family members. Those beneficiaries, who mostly reside more than 40 miles from a military clinic or hospital, received a letter earlier