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.
July 10, 2023 Team Edwards conducts all-female flyover for National Women's Soccer League An all-female crew from the 412th Operations Group, Edwards Air Force Base, conducted a special flyover for the National Women's Soccer League at PayPal Park July 9 in San Jose, California.
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
June 15, 2022 Commentary: Juneteenth is more than Texas history. It is American history. Many may ask what the significance of Juneteenth is and to me, as a native Texan and as an American from African descent, it signifies progress and freedom. Juneteenth provided a new beginning for those enslaved at the time and a future for their descendants. Juneteenth is not just Texas history, it
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.”