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June 4, 2024
Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey empowers employees, inspires change 

The 2024 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is available now for eligible Department of the Air Force employees and is open for submissions through June 28.
April 5, 2024
Around the Air Force: Wearable Cooling System, WAGGI Survey, Specialized Drones Tested at Travis AFB

In this week’s look around the Air Force, a cooling system combats heat stress for warfighters, a WAGGI survey goes out to thousands of DAF employees, and an autonomous response system is tested for command and control of unmanned vehicles.
March 25, 2024
Aircrew Engagement Survey for officer, enlisted aircrew closing soon

A survey designed for total force aircrew to deliver feedback will close March 28.
March 25, 2024
Airmen, Guardians can influence how leaders share information through latest WAGGI survey

The Department of the Air Force will release the latest iteration of the “Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information” (WAGGI) survey to thousands of Airmen and Guardians in the coming week.
April 19, 2022
DAF releases pregnancy, postpartum experience survey

The survey was sent to approximately 17,000 members and solicits feedback on topics including prenatal care, delivery, fitness, pregnancy loss, postpartum mental and physical recovery, infertility, and postpartum experiences.
Jan. 24, 2022
Department of the Air Force WAGGI survey release

The ‘Where Airmen and Guardians Get Information’ survey provides department leaders and communication professionals with insights on how to provide Airmen and Guardians with relevant information through multiple internal and external sources.
Nov. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases findings on Interpersonal Violence survey

After the Secretary of the Air Force established the Interpersonal Violence Task Force in 2020, the team examined a broad range of 81 behaviors along what is known as the “Continuum of Harm” to determine if the DAF is keeping Airmen and Guardians safe, and providing needed support after they
March 30, 2021
AFMC releases results of diversity survey

The intent of the survey was to establish a baseline for D&I perceptions across AFMC, with future assessments planned to monitor progress towards furthering AFMC diversity, equity and inclusion.
Feb. 19, 2021
Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review

The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).
Jan. 4, 2021
A safe unit is a ready unit

The Human Factors Division at the Air Force Safety Center provides survey's to meet the Air Force’s safety mission to safeguard Airmen and Guardians, protect resources and preserve combat capability by addressing the number one cause of Air Force mishaps: human error.
Dec. 11, 2020
Around the Air Force: Fitness Assessment Changes, AFWERX Accelerate Event and DoD Housing surveys

This week’s look around the Air Force highlights changes to the Air Force Fitness Assessment timeline along with the removal of the waist measurement requirement, the continuing innovation of AFWERX, and explains the annual Defense Department housing surveys are now available. (Produced by Staff
Dec. 8, 2020
Annual DoD housing survey opens for tenant feedback Dec. 8

The annual survey provides Air Force housing officials, installation leaders and project owners feedback to shape the evolution of improvements that advance the Air Force housing portfolio that is provided to service members and their families.
Nov. 30, 2020
AFMC launches command-wide diversity survey

The Air Force Materiel Command has launched a command-wide survey focused on gathering civilian and military Airmen perceptions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
Oct. 21, 2020
Department of the Air Force to conduct focus groups on interpersonal violence

The focus groups are scheduled to begin the week of Oct. 26 and consist of interpersonal violence survey participants who volunteered to take part in small-group discussions.
Sept. 17, 2020
Diversity, inclusion board seeks input from all DOD personnel

The board will focus on actions to enhance diversity and inclusion and drive a cultural shift to create lasting change in the Defense Department, from recruiting, career track selection and retention; to accessions, assignments, schools and promotions; to military justice and everything in between
Sept. 3, 2020
Department of the Air Force to survey members on interpersonal violence

The Department of the Air Force will soon survey total force Airmen and Space Professionals about their experiences surrounding interpersonal violence.
Aug. 5, 2019
AFMC We Need initiative draws large feedback, widespread support

More than 4,000 surveys and nearly 7,000 interviews are complete at this time, resulting in more than 30,000 comments and data points for review.
July 25, 2019
Air Force Uniform Office seeks feedback on maternity uniforms

All Air Force women will receive an email message from the Air Force Survey Office with a unique link inviting them to take the survey. To determine who should take the full survey, the Uniform Office is asking participants to respond to the first survey question.
Feb. 8, 2019
Airmen encouraged to participate in Health Related Behaviors Survey

Airmen are encouraged to participate in the online Health Related Behaviors Survey that will conclude on Feb. 28.
Aug. 10, 2018
Revitalizing squadrons, Air Force outlines progress

The task force conducted an Air Force-wide review, driven by Airmen in the field, to promote best practices and identify improvements. Consisting of Total Force Airmen from diverse backgrounds, they reviewed survey data and gathered inputs from across the Air Force through on-line crowd sourcing and
Nov. 30, 2017
Special Tactics Airmen survey airfields to gain an operational advantage

Special Tactics Airmen from Air Force Special Operations Command conducted multiple airfield surveys with their Afghan Air Force counterparts in Faryab province this week. Airfield surveys are executed prior to the arrival of special operations and conventional aircraft to traditional airfields and
Sept. 7, 2017
Airmen, family feedback sought for community resources

The Air Force invites all Airmen and their dependents to participate in the 2017 Air Force Community Feedback Tool survey which runs through Oct. 2, 2017.The volunteer survey collects feedback directly from the total force and their spouses about their community needs. Those surveyed identify gaps
Aug. 4, 2017
Air Force to radically reduce instructions

Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson announced the Air Force will rescind, review and rewrite the more than 1,300 Air Force Instructions over the next 24 months in order to allow greater flexibility and mission focus.
Nov. 2, 2016
2015 climate survey results consistent with past years’ findings

Results for the Air Force’s Total Force Climate Survey conducted March 13 - April 27, 2015, show that more than 80 percent of Airmen completing the survey are satisfied, in general.
Aug. 1, 2016
DOD begins workplace, gender relations survey for active-duty members

About 735,000 active-duty members across the services will be invited to take part in the largest Department of Defense Workplace and Gender Relations Survey to date beginning July 25.
May 11, 2016
Food for thought: Airmen asked to take AF food services survey

Taking care of Airmen and families remains one of the Air Force’s top priorities. Providing the best food service possible is an important aspect of doing that. It’s essential to listen to and respond to what people have to say. The 2016 Food Services Assessment Survey (FSAS), which is available
April 13, 2016
Around the Air Force: April 12

This look around the Air Force includes information about the shooting at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas;B-52 Stratofortresses from Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, deploy to support Operation Inherent Resolve; and the Air Force conducted an air superiority survey.
March 30, 2015
Climate survey is opportunity to share opinions with AF leaders

The Total Force Climate Survey, available from March 13 to April 27, offers active-duty, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve and civilian Airmen a chance to express their opinions, perceptions and suggestions to help leaders improve their units.
Sept. 15, 2014
AF Survey Office can help improve effectiveness

Air Force organizations that need to survey Airmen must first contact the Air Force Survey Office for approval and guidance, Air Force Personnel Center officials said.
Sept. 8, 2014
Letter to Airmen: RAND study

Many of you have recently been invited to participate in the 2014 RAND Military Workplace Study. This web-based survey assesses your recent experiences with military workplace relations, professionalism and personal safety.
May 14, 2014
Morale, welfare, recreation customer survey rolls out

Does your base fitness center need new equipment? Do you want more recreational traveling opportunities? Do you think there aren’t enough recreational opportunities for single service members, or do you think there are too many?

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