AFMC News

Feb. 27, 2023
DAF establishes policies to increase access to non-covered reproductive health care

The DAF has issued guidance implementing DoD policies outlining privacy of command notification of pregnancy, administrative absence for non-covered reproductive health care and unit-funded travel for those seeking non-covered reproductive health care.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
Aug. 16, 2022
DoD releases first departmentwide social media policy 

The Defense Department released a policy that spells out how DoD military and civilian personnel should use official social media accounts to best advance the mission of the U.S. military and further instill trust in the credibility of the DoD. 
June 24, 2022
DAF strengthens discharge process for sexual offenders

Under the previous policy, Airmen and Guardians who committed sexual assault offenses were subject to mandatory initiation of discharge proceedings; the updated policy strengthens the criteria that may be considered for discharge.
June 6, 2022
Uniforms now optional at final out for Airmen at AFMC installations

The Air Force Materiel Command has enacted a waiver making uniform wear optional during final out-processing for service members assigned to AFMC installations.
May 20, 2022
AFSC’s Office of the Future Progress on Track

Created during the increase of teleworking in 2020, the Office of the Future initiative looks at ways to modernize working spaces for today’s mobile workforce, taking full advantage of advancements in information technology and helping reduce risk of the COVID-19 virus
March 8, 2022
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
Dec. 30, 2021
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
Dec. 8, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Nov. 22, 2021
CDC no hat, no salute policy goes command-wide

A new policy designates Air Force Materiel Command installation Child Development Centers as, “no hat, no salute” zones.
Sept. 16, 2021
Air Force Women’s Initiative Team champions women’s health care

In the past year, the WIT’s Female-Specialized Health Care Programs have driven several policy changes. In February, hair standard policies were changed based on feedback received from Airmen who identified numerous health concerns around the bun.
March 4, 2021
AFMC releases updated telework guidance

The Air Force Materiel Command has released an updated guide to provide employees and supervisors with a one-stop reference to policies and procedures governing telework activity across the mission set. The 25-page document covers all aspects of telework, to include eligibility, training, pay, leave
Feb. 25, 2021
Reduction initiative axes 506 publications, aims to empower leaders

In a letter dated Aug. 29, 2018, the Secretary of the Air Force, CSAF and the Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force explained their desire to empower commanders at all levels to use their best judgement when making decisions to accomplish the mission.
Aug. 30, 2020
AFPC matches first child custody assignment

A Luke Air Force Base, Arizona Airman was granted the first court-ordered child custody assignment recently, just one day after the application process opened.
Aug. 7, 2020
New Acquisition Guidance Leverages Diverse Talent Pool for Competitive Edge

The Department of the Air Force issued a new guidance memorandum Aug. 4 that implements policy and standards for establishing anthropometric — or body size — design specifications for all acquisitions programs using current male and female recruitment population data.

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