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  • The 2018 policy on transgender service members is NOT a ban of transgender individuals. This policy focuses on those with a medical diagnosis of gender dysphoria and the associated comorbidities (“chronic conditions”) such as depression, adjustment disorder and suicide. (U.S Air Force illustration by Tech. Sgt. Evelyn Chavez)

    DOD Revises Transgender Policies to Align With White House

    Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility, and the Defense Department proudly recognizes transgender and gender non-conforming people and their continued struggle for equality, security and dignity, Pentagon Press Secretary John F. Kirby said."There is no place for violence and discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, gender
  • From March 19–22, the 910th Security Forces Squadron conducted a four-day super Unit Training Assembly focused on combat-readiness.

    Reserve Component receives exception to uniform policy

    The Air Force has authorized an exception to policy for the Air Reserve Component regarding the April 1 mandatory wear date of Operational Camouflage Pattern uniforms.In a memo signed on March 28 by Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, Air Force deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, the Air Force cited funding challenges and stresses in the
  • Graphic with panel members images: Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, Chief Master Sgt. Erik C. Thompson, command chief of AETC, Chief Master Sgt. Keith Castille and Chief Master Sgt. Stefan Blazier from Headquarters, Air Force A1D.

    CMSAF Bass part of AETC virtual mentorship ‘Panel of Mentors’ May 25; registration open now

    Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne Bass, along with other senior enlisted leaders, will share her personal perspective on mentoring and the impact it has made on her personal life and career as part of virtual panel May 25. Registration for “From Good to Great through Personal Perspectives:  A Panel of Mentors” is now open. To register for the event and get the ZoomGov link, email HQAETC.A1DF.CivForceDev@us.af.mil.  Registration closes May 21 and is limited to 1000 people.
  • In foreground, an Airman waits to be found in a grassy area during training. The 932nd Force Support Squadron conducted hands-on Search and Recovery training March 8, 2021, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. "Per AFI 34-501, FSS professionals are trained to respond in the event of an actual mishap involving Air Force assets or Air Force Personnel. This training is integral to FSS home station readiness training and is one of the largest collective functional training requirements for Force Support professionals," said Maj. Jennifer Fillmore, commander of FSS. "Our Sustainment Flight, led by Maj. Christine Froeber and Senior Master Sgt. Jennifer Royer, led us in accomplishing training for the majority (30+ personnel/75%) of the unit," she added. (U.S. Air Force photo by Lt. Col. Stan Paregien)

    Outdoor field training increases FSS member experience

    In foreground, an Airman waits to be found in a grassy area during training. The 932nd Force Support Squadron conducted hands-on Search and Recovery training March 8, 2021, at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. "Per AFI 34-501, FSS professionals are trained to respond in the event of an actual mishap involving Air Force assets or Air Force Personnel.
  • Graphic image showing Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined the director of the Air National Guard and the Air Force director of staff to accompany Total Force Integration Symposium senior leader panel article.

    Senior leaders discuss Total Force Integration

    The Space Force, COVID-19, diversity and transitioning between the various Air Force components were among the hot topics when Lt. Gen. Richard Scobee, chief of the Air Force Reserve and commander of Air Force Reserve Command, joined the director of the Air National Guard and the Air Force director of staff for a roundtable discussion during the all-virtual Total Force Integration Symposium March 23.
  • The Air Force Recruiting Service is releasing its first Total Force commercials to help inform the public of opportunities to serve in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, as well as Air Force Civilian Service.

    Air Force releases first Total Force recruiting commercials

    JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – While Air Force Recruiting Service continues to develop Total Force recruiting, the command released its first Total Force commercials highlighting opportunities to serve in the United States Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard, as well as Air Force Civilian Service.For AFRS leadership, the
  • A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C takes off from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 3, 2021, on sun-shiny day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)

    932nd AW C-40 takes to the skies

    A 932nd Airlift Wing C-40C takes off from Scott Air Force Base, Ill., March 3, 2021, on sun-shiny day. The 932nd AW is the only Air Force Reserve Command wing flying the C-40C in support of global distinguished visitor airlift missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christopher Parr)
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    CSAF Memo to Airmen: Leadership Library

    Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr.'s presents his Leadership Library. A chance to offer new books, podcasts and documentaries in order to generate regular conversations with Airmen on things that interest him and may interest them.
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