July 15, 2020 Esper thanks Diversity, Inclusion Board for tackling tough subjects At its first meeting, the Defense Department's Board on Diversity and Inclusion pledged to rid the department of systemic discrimination.
July 10, 2020 Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.
July 8, 2020 Department of the Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force The task force is charged with identifying and changing policies, procedures, barriers and other practices that may be unfairly impacting underrepresented Air and Space Professionals.
July 7, 2020 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey helps civilians voice their opinions The Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey is a government-wide, Office of Personnel Management administered annual survey that Air Force civilian employees have been participating in since 2006. The approximately 100-question survey takes 20 to 30 minutes to complete and is anonymous.
April 30, 2020 Air Force creates new AFSC for Special Warfare officers Effective April 30, special tactics, tactical air control party and combat rescue officers will transition from the command and control AFSC, 13XX, to the new AFSPECWAR officer AFSC, 19ZXX.
April 20, 2020 Special leave accrual for service members Matthew Donovan, undersecretary of defense for personnel and readiness, signed a department-wide authorization April 6 for service members to accrue and retain an additional leave balance of up to 120 days.
Feb. 28, 2020 Luke AFB idea is co-winner of Air Force's Spark Tank 2020 For the first time, there was a tie at the Spark Tank 2020 competition at the Air Force Association’s Air Warfare Symposium in Orlando, as ideas from both Luke Air Force Base, Arizona, and Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, were crowned the winners.
Jan. 9, 2020 Luke AFB team selected to present idea at Spark Tank 2020 Spark Tank also offers Airmen the opportunity to get their ideas in front of key enabling agencies that can share expertise and resources such as funding or personnel for the projects being presented and demonstrate pathways for intrapreneurs to make their initiatives successful.
Oct. 29, 2019 Air Force releases criteria for new Remote Combat Effects Campaign Medal The new medal, established by then-Secretary of the Air Force Heather Wilson, is part of a continuing effort to recognize U.S. Air Force military members in a non-deployed status who directly participated in a Department of Defense combat operation from a remote location.
May 31, 2019 Air Force announces partnership with FAA This effort aims to ensure the continued and long-range health and safety of the aviation industry by collaborating to inspire a passion for aviation in the next generation.