AFMC News

Aug. 14, 2023
DoD announces inaugural innovation challenge on talent management

The Talent Management Innovation Challenge encourages DoD military and civilian employees at all levels to submit promising talent management ideas with potential to make an impact across the Department in recruiting, retaining, and promoting a diverse force.
Jan. 5, 2023
Commentary: Commit to 'do your part' this MLK Day

As Dr. King said, “The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and moment of convenience, but where he stands in moments of challenge and moments of controversy.” Our fellow Airmen — uniformed and civilian, active and reserve component — and our Air Force need us. They
Nov. 21, 2022
DAF updates program to issue pregnant members free maternity uniforms

On Oct.1, the Department of the Air Force launched the Maternity Uniform Pilot Program, or “Rent the Camo,” that will temporarily issue free maternity uniform items to pregnant Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 10 participating bases.
Sept. 16, 2022
Innovative solution helps nursing mothers locate resources

The creation of lactation spaces either from converting existing rooms or the installation of “pods,” is one of many programs led by the Women’s Initiative Team which is part of the Department of the Air Force Barriers Analysis Working Group. Specifically, WIT is charged to identify barriers to
April 19, 2022
WIT champions win for DoD members; new policy authorizes breast milk shipment reimbursement

The Department of Defense recently announced that effective April 7, 2022, the Joint Travel Regulations will allow nursing service members and civilian employees to be reimbursed for breast milk shipment costs when on official travel for more than three days.
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. 13, 2021
AFMC We Need initiative achieves big win for nursing mothers

Effective immediately, nursing mothers who work in a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) or on a special access program (SAP) are permitted to carry battery-operated, Bluetooth-capable breast pumps into these work areas.
Oct. 7, 2021
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month

This year’s theme is “America’s Recovery: Powered by Inclusion.”
Aug. 24, 2021
Air Force revises wing, vice and group command screening board process

This year, the Air Force implemented a revised process for the 2022 wing, vice and group command screening boards to streamline notification, align more closely with joint partners and enhance senior leader talent management. Approximately 24% of all O-6 positions are command billets and half of the
Aug. 9, 2021
Brown says China’s challenge must be met with speed, focus and commitment

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. told an influential audience Aug. 6 at the National Press Club that the Air Force and the nation must respond with speed, focus and commitment to China’s emergence and other global security threats just as it did 20 years ago following the 9/11 attack.
March 18, 2021
AFPC launches Family Vector website

Airmen, Guardians, and their families may now access EFMP information without using a Common Access Card at the Department of the Air Force Family Vector website.
Jan. 21, 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 under arm
Jan. 14, 2021
Accountability Task Force completes initial assessment, identifies way ahead for AFMC

The Air Force Materiel Command convened an Accountability Task Force to examine a variety of factors that affect accountability across the organization and has recommended actions to address those issues.
Dec. 14, 2020
DAF highlights participation in Disability Action Working Group

The Department of the Air Force Disability Action Working Group helps disabled people by providing an open forum to share concerns and forge better working environments for employees with disabilities.
Dec. 4, 2020
ADR Office offers DOD civilians, active-duty military different way to solve EEO complaints

The 78th Air Base Wing Equal Employment Opportunity Office recently opened the Alternative Dispute Resolution Office to give Defense Department civilians and active-duty military members a different way to resolve complaints.

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