April 2, 2026 DAF updates SkillBridge policy balancing operational readiness, transition assistance The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.
April 1, 2026 USAF implements restructure of Strategy, Design, Requirements directorate This key milestone in the Air Force's ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts, streamlines the capability development process.
March 13, 2026 DAF announces updates to Military Leave Program The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements.
Jan. 9, 2026 Air Force announces updates to dress and appearance regulation The Air Force releases guidance on its dress and personal appearance policy Jan. 9 providing updated standards for Airmen.
Jan. 6, 2026 Air Force updates fitness test requirements Changes from the September 2025 announcement include a shortened physical fitness diagnostic testing period to end in June and the option for either the 2-mile run or the 20-meter High Aerobic Multi-shuttle Run every six months.
Dec. 2, 2025 Air Force announces changes to officer developmental education The Air Force announced updates, Dec. 2, to in-residence intermediate and senior developmental education for active-duty members.
Nov. 18, 2025 Wilsbach formally installed as 24th Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach was formally installed as the Department of the Air Force's highest ranking military leader Nov. 18.
Sept. 24, 2025 Air Force updates physical fitness program In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.
Sept. 18, 2025 DAF launches Culture of Fitness initiative The initiative aims to reinvigorate a holistic culture of well-being that empowers Airmen and Guardians to be more dominant, agile and lethal through physical fitness.
Aug. 19, 2025 Air Force announces the Outstanding Airmen for 2025 Air Force officials selected the service’s top enlisted members, naming the Outstanding Airmen of the Year for 2025.