19 Jul 2021

CSAF delivers powerful message in new Air Force commercial

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. delivers a powerful message about air power and diversity in a new Air Force commercial titled “Helmet.”

6 Jul 2021

Air Force releases new B-21 Raider artist rendering

The Air Force released a new B-21 Raider artist rendering graphic with an accompanying fact sheet today. As with past renderings, this rendering is an artist’s interpretation of the B-21 design.

11 Jun 2021

AF changes women’s hair standard after feedback

The adjustment addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.

3 Mar 2021

AF allows shorts for maintainers, updates uniform options

Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes

3 Mar 2021

AF finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process

First update in more than 16 years; more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.

18 Feb 2021

Inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium announced

Airmen and Guardians will have the opportunity to participate in the inaugural Department of the Air Force Women’s Air and Space Power Symposium virtual professional development series March 8-11, during Women’s History Month.

13 Feb 2021

Four Airmen and Guardians among BEYA winners, CSAF gives keynote

Four Department of the Air Force service members were selected as recipients of the Military Service Award during the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics conference in Washington, D.C., Feb. 12, 2021. The four individuals were recognized for their accomplishments and mentorship in the STEM career fields during the Stars and Stripes event.

3 Feb 2021

Department of the Air Force institutes Office of Diversity and Inclusion

In June 2020, former Secretary of the Air Force Barbara Barrett stood up a Diversity and Inclusion Task Force, which has evolved into this new office. The organization will work directly for the secretary of the Air Force and continue to address the strategic impact of diversity, inclusion and equity on Airmen, Guardians and their families.

21 Jan 2021

Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women

As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the underarm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.

5 Jan 2021

Air Force rolls out GO Inspire program to increase diversity, attract future leaders

Air Force Recruiting Service announced the establishment of a program designed to increase diversity in ranks of the two services while attracting the next generation of Airmen and Guardians.