AF changes leave, special liberty (pass) Published March 21, 2007 By 110307 RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- Airmen may now be granted a special liberty (pass) in conjunction with leave without requiring a duty day between the pass and leave periods. Airmen must be physically present in the local area when departing and returning from leave. If they wish to leave the local area during the pass period and not return prior to the beginning of the leave period, then the entire leave and pass period will be charged as leave. A pass may not be used in combination with holidays or other off-duty periods if that combination extends the absence from duty beyond four days. Commanders may further restrict leave and passes as necessary to meet mission requirements. For more information, Airmen should contact their commander's support staff.