April 3, 2023 2022 Nuclear Deterrence Operations, Missile Operations awards announced These awards recognize the outstanding accomplishments of Airmen contributing to nuclear deterrence operations and the missile operations career field respectively.
Jan. 10, 2023 Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians Both the Air and Space Forces released the new Waist-to-Height Ratio BCP policy in January, with assessments to begin April 2023.
Jan. 9, 2023 Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program Military Parental Leave for Airmen and Guardians will expand to 12 weeks after convalescent leave for birth parents and 12 weeks for non-birth parents, including adoptive parents and eligible foster parents, effective Dec. 27, 2022.
Oct. 23, 2022 DAF senior leaders amplify SecDef directives for reproductive health care Today, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III announced that the DoD would ensure service members and their families can access reproductive health care within its authority and consistent with applicable federal law, in addition to clear guidance for health care providers to operate effectively.
Oct. 6, 2022 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year recognized during Air Force’s season of celebrations The 12 Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2022 were recognized and honored during the Air Force’s 75th Anniversary week and the Air and Space Force Association’s Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 15-21.
Sept. 30, 2022 DAF adds additional financial incentives to recruit Child and Youth Program employees Effective Oct. 1, DAF Child Development Program direct-care employees will receive a 100% childcare fee waiver for their first child enrolled in installation Child Development Programs.
July 7, 2022 Air Force expects lower enlisted promotion rates The Air Force is expecting lower promotion rates for the next few years due to enlisted grade restructuring, a leveling-off of end-strength growth, and high retention levels. Based on structure revisions and end-strength requirements, grades E-5 through E-7 will be impacted.
June 28, 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.
June 16, 2022 DAF launches program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms The Department of the Air Force will soon launch the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians at 10 bases.
May 26, 2022 Air Force announces new mustache policy, sister service and joint unit patch update DAF announces dress and appearance policy updates.