April 8, 2021 Air Force unveils new mission statement The Air Force released its new mission statement: To fly, fight, and win…airpower anytime, anywhere.
Feb. 26, 2021 Air Force makes moves towards inclusion Two 919th Special Operations Wing Airmen comment on U.S. Air Force efforts towards inclusion and diversity.
Feb. 19, 2021 Department of the Air Force Leaders direct second IG Disparity Review The review follows the department’s 2020 Racial Disparity Review released in Dec. 2020 and expands its focus into three additional racial categories (Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander), gender, and one additional ethnic category (Hispanic/Latinx).
Feb. 19, 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.
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. 6, 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.
Oct. 14, 2020 926th Wing hosts diversity & inclusion expert The Citizen Airmen of the 926th Wing participated in a Diversity and Inclusion driven weekend during the Mandatory Unit Training Assembly, Oct. 2-4, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
Oct. 11, 2020 Hispanic Heritage Month; A time to pay tribute to Hispanic Americans Every year, Sept. 15 through Oct. 15, Americans traditionally celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, which honors Hispanic and Latino Americans’ cultures and contributions.
Sept. 17, 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.
July 21, 2020 Air Force publishes resources to support Airmen & Space Professionals in courageous conversations To equip leaders in leading those necessary conversations, the Department of the Air Force developed a resource list on race-specific issues, unconscious bias, diversity and inclusion, among others.