Nov. 4, 2022 AF provides additional information for aircrew considering flying during their pregnancy The Department of the Air Force recently introduced new procedures that empower female aircrew to make the most informed decisions about whether to fly while pregnant.
Aug. 12, 2022 DAF leadership discusses strengthening partnerships with military support groups Department of the Air Force senior leadership hosted a roundtable with leaders from some of the country’s most prominent military and veteran support organizations Aug. 9 in the Pentagon.
May 9, 2022 Gun safes excluded from household goods weight allowance As the number of accidental child injuries and deaths continue to rise, more and more incidents are attributed to unsecured, loaded guns. Defense leaders are confident this update will help improve overall gun safety in homes, while also helping to decrease service member suicides.
April 14, 2022 Air Force clarifies policies for pregnant aircrew These changes, implemented in 2019, represent data-driven policy adjustments, to include pushing some authorities down to the lowest level possible.
March 25, 2022 Resources available for DAF members, families affected by local laws The Department of the Air Force has assignment, medical, legal and other resources available to support LGBTQ Airmen, Guardians and their families.
Feb. 18, 2022 Honorable Jones: Inclusive leadership is just leadership The Air Force Office of Diversity and Inclusion hosted a virtual event Feb. 16 to highlight the operational need for diverse teams led by inclusive leaders, in order to address the challenges of the modern operational environment.
Dec. 20, 2021 Signature block pronouns now allowed for Airmen, Guardians The LGBTQ Initiatives Team, or LIT, a part of the Department of the Air Force Barrier Analysis Working Group, advocated for the change to include pronouns in the signature block's for Airmen and Guardians, one of the latest initiatives the DAF undertook to address barriers to service and promote a