Dec. 9, 2021 AF releases COVID-19 policy Policy outlines way forward for Total Force military members who requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2 or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Sept. 7, 2021 AF announces mandatory COVID vaccine deadlines Nov. 2 – Active Duty personnelDec. 2 – Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve personnel
July 8, 2021 AF releases cardio, strength fitness assessment alternatives, online capabilities The Air Force will provide Airmen five physical fitness assessment alternatives—three for the cardio portion and sit-up components and two for the push-up component of the physical fitness assessment beginning in early 2022.
June 11, 2021 AF changes women’s hair standard after feedback The adjustment addresses feedback received since the previous guidance was originally published. Specifically, women voiced concerns over difficulty related to securing hair in a manner that does not extend beyond the head.
March 5, 2021 PT test pushed to July, updates to scoring, physical components ahead When assessments resume, the three-component fitness test (1.5 mile run, 1 minute of pushups and situps) will be reset with scores calculated on a new three component scoring table. In addition, work is underway to separate scoring into five-year age groups as opposed to the previous ten – for
March 3, 2021 AF allows shorts for maintainers, updates uniform options Airmen and Guardians will now have more dress and appearance options with upcoming uniform changes
March 3, 2021 AF finalizes PT uniform design; will begin production process First update in more than 16 years; more than 150 Airmen participated in testing the uniform.
Dec. 7, 2020 AF PT assessments postponed to April 2021, waist measurement score removed permanently To ensure social distancing practices remain in place during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and to give Airmen and Space Professionals time to prepare.
Nov. 20, 2020 AF restores military tuition assistance cap, AF COOL funding $4,500 per fiscal year and online preparatory course funding for fiscal year 2021, effective immediately.
Nov. 3, 2020 AFMC has new supervisor course The course is a complement to the mandatory supervisor training provided by the Air Force.