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.
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.
Sept. 17, 2020 AF pushes fitness testing to Jan. 1 Move is help continue minimizing close contact among personnel and ensure units and personnel are fully ready to resume.
July 15, 2020 Contract awarded for new F-15EX aircraft inbound to Eglin First 8 aircraft go to Eglin to support testing efforts.