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Department of the Air Force releases policy on Military Parental Leave Program
January 10, 2023
Tech. Sgt. Chris Norris, a refueling boom operator assigned to the 18th Air Refueling Squadron, 931st Air Refueling Group, greets his infant daughter, Bailey, on the flightline at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., Nov. 12, 2012. Norris had just returned from serving for more than two months deployed as a member of the 90th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Zach Anderson)
Department of the Air Force outlines new Body Composition Program for Airmen, Guardians
January 9, 2023
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1st FW CBRN Exercise: Ready, Set, Reload!
October 31, 2022
Airmen participate in a CBRN exercise
Air Force announces FY22 Aviation Bonus
April 6, 2022
Invisible Wounds Initiative helps build a supportive culture for Airmen, Guardians, and families through focused leadership
January 27, 2022
Air Force announces changes for enlisted promotion recommendation points
October 12, 2021
The changes in the Enlisted Evaluation System introduce a new Promotion Recommendation Score, which places value on the experience of Airmen and sustained performance when it comes to promotions. Additionally, the “Not Ready Now” recommendation will no longer receive promotion points and the “Do Not Promote” recommendation will be eliminated. These changes will impact senior airmen and staff sergeants who are promotion eligible beginning with the 22E6 promotion cycle. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths
September 23, 2021
The COVID-19 vaccine has been mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or fiction, the science is clear … approved COVID-19 vaccines work. (U.S. Air Force graphic)
AF breaks down updated fitness test scores
May 27, 2021
Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.
Air Force releases updated fitness test score breakdown
May 26, 2021
Physical fitness testing will resume July 1, 2021. Several changes have been made to the test to include increasing scoring for push-ups and sit-ups from 10 to 20 points each, five-year age groups and the waist measurement no longer being required. The Air Force has also worked on alternative strength and cardiovascular testing exercise options with plans to announce them in the coming weeks.
Air Force senior leaders update OCP uniform guidance
April 23, 2019
Air Force: OCP uniform guidance