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Air Force

Policy Updates

DoD announces six new measures to enhance well-being of military force and their families
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians
Air Force secures additional funding for recruitment incentive programs
Department of the Air Force updates policies, procedures to recruit for the future
DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care
DAF hosts 3rd Virtual Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests
DoD releases policies to ensure access to non-covered reproductive health care
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program
Department of the Air Force unmasks academic degrees for major, lieutenant colonel promotion boards
AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy
DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care
AF to launch narrative performance statements for award nominations
DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees
Department of the Air Force updates policy for pregnant OTS applicants
Defense Department moving ahead on recommendations to combat sexual assault
Department of the Air Force to launch Integrated Response Co-Location Pilot program, outlines initiatives to support sexual assault, harassment survivors
Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates
DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders

MORE POLICY UPDATES

The People-focused Policy Updates page is a one-stop-shop and ever-growing resource for all Airmen to find the latest policy articles, guidance and letters from the Department of the Air Force's senior leadership including the SECAF, CSAF and CMSAF.

For more in-depth policies, guidance and career information, visit the Air Force Personnel Center website.

LETTERS TO AIRMEN AND GUARDIANS

Strengthening Our Support to Service Members and Their Families
Uniform Board Update
Military Recruiting and Accessions Update
Ensuring Access to Reproductive Healthcare
UPDATED DRESS AND PERSONAL APPEARANCE POLICY
Guidance on COVID-related Adverse Actions; Religious Accommodation Requests
CHANGES TO COMMAND NOTIFICATION OF PREGNANCY POLICY
ADMINISTRATIVE ABSENCE FOR NON-COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
TRAVEL FOR NON-COVERED REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Air Force Body Composition Policy Memo
USSF Body Composition Program Memo JAN2023
DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program
Department of the Air Force Parental Leave FAQ
RISK ACKNOWLEDGMENT FOR FLYING WHILE PREGNANT
MEMORANDUM ENSURING ACCESS TO REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CARE
MEMORANDUM ENSURING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL WOMENS HEALTH CARE SERVICES FOR SERVICE MEMBERS DEPENDENTS BENEFICIARIES AND DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE CIVILIAN EMPLOYEES
Air Force Guidance Memorandum to AFI 44-102, Medical Care Management
PERFORMANCE STATEMENTS ON AF FORM 1206
Transition to Performance Statements and ALQ Evaluations
DAF Manual 36-2032, Military Recruiting and Accessions
DAF Instruction 36-3211: Military Separations
TAKING CARE OF OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
Recommendations from the Independent Review Commission on Sexual Assault in the Military
DAF Interpersonal Violence Task Force Report
Independent Racial Disparity Review December 2020
Disparity Review September 2021
Disparity Review Addendum November 2021
Updates to the Department of the Air Force Sexual Assault Discharge Policy
Enlisted Force Development Action Plan
The Blueprint
CSAF Action Orders

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