News

Sept. 24, 2021
Debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine is mandated across the Department of Defense and despite its demonstrated effectiveness and safety, a host of myths have left some Airmen and Guardians hesitant to receive it. While social media posts and some news outlets may make it harder to keep up with what is fact or
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.
May 27, 2021
AF breaks down updated fitness test scores

Without the waist measurement as a scored component, push-ups and sit-ups will increase from 10 to 20 points each, while the 1.5-mile run will remain at 60 points. Scoring will fall into five-year age groups, as opposed to the previous 10.
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.
Feb. 11, 2021
F-15EX completes first flight

The first F-15EX completed its initial flight in St. Louis Feb. 2. The fighter jet took off and landed from St. Louis Lambert International Airport, Missouri.
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.