8 Apr 2021

Air Force unveils new mission statement

The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win … airpower anytime, anywhere.

23 Mar 2021

Airman Spotlight: Readiness relies on broken barriers

In celebration of Black History Month and Women’s History Month, Col. Felicia Burks, Chief, Diversity and Inclusion Division (SG1V), Office of the Air Force Surgeon General, shares her dedication to cultivating a culture of diversity and inclusion throughout the Air Force Medical Service, and how she plans to ensure tomorrow’s leaders are offered all the opportunities to thrive

17 Sep 2020

Air Force improves lactation support for nursing mothers

The updated policy, which is effective immediately, increases flexibility with lactation breaks and also mandates access to a refrigerator for the purpose of storing human milk.

29 Jul 2020

Air Force removes administrative burden, allows pregnant and postpartum women to attend PME

Pregnant and postpartum members may now attend professional military education without an exception to policy, and are also exempt from the requirement to have a passing fitness assessment prior to attending. Previous policy prevented pregnant women and women within their one-year postpartum deferment period from attending PME, creating an unintended barrier to their developmental milestones. 

24 Sep 2019

Air Force reduces barriers for pregnant aviators

Effective immediately, remotely piloted aircrew, missile operations duty crews and certain fully qualified pilots are authorized to perform their assigned duties during pregnancy without a medical waiver.