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March 21, 2023
Air Force releases 102nd Uniform Board results for Airmen, Guardians

The DAF approved several uniform initiatives for implementation effective April 1.
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.
Nov. 9, 2022
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster by Dec. 1

Airmen and Guardians who receive the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster released in September are authorized a one-day special pass from their commander as long as the booster is administered by Dec. 1
April 23, 2022
The Blueprint: Roadmap to Enlisted Force Development

The Blueprint serves as a foundational document to link enlisted development — from entry to departure. This new document is one of 28 Enlisted Force Development Action Plan (EFD-AP) objectives focused on developing tomorrow’s enlisted Airmen … today.
March 11, 2022
6th CS Radio Frequency Transmission Systems specialists showcase capabilities

U.S. Air Force Col. Benjamin Jonsson, 6th Air Refueling Wing commander, visits with Radio Frequency Transmission Systems (RFTS) technicians assigned to the 6th Communications Squadron at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, March. 10, 2022.
Oct. 19, 2021
MacDill's firefighters exhibit readiness

Fire protection specialists with the 6th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Emergency Services Flight respond to a fire at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, Sept. 20, 2021. Readiness and safety are emphasized within the duties of fire protection specialists as there are inherent dangers involved with the
Oct. 3, 2021
Department of the Air Force recognizes Energy Awareness Month

Energy Awareness Month gives the Department of the Air Force the opportunity every October to look at the critical role energy plays in its combat capabilities and readiness. This year marks the final iteration of the three-year observance theme: “Energy Able, Mission Capable.”
Sept. 27, 2021
DoD authorizes temporary increase to 2021 Basic Allowance for Housing rates for certain locations

Uniformed service members who have incurred increased housing costs above their current BAH may be eligible to apply and receive BAH at the temporarily higher rate.
Sept. 22, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

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
Sept. 3, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.