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July 27, 2023
Space Force leaders highlight DAF child care resources

Senior U.S. Space Force leaders shared their perspective with Guardians and their families and addressed concerns about childcare resources at the first virtual Space Force Child Care Community Forum in July. This forum is being established in direct response to Guardian feedback related to their
July 14, 2023
Justice Department reinforces federal protections for servicemembers and their spouses in letter to state officials

The Justice Department announced July 14 that it has issued a letter to all state licensing authorities about new employment-related federal protections for military families.
June 23, 2023
Space Force announces results of inaugural SDAP board

The Space Force has completed its inaugural service-specific Special Duty Assignment Pay board using a new board process to ensure appropriate distribution based off the SDAP definition.
June 12, 2023
Space Force to implement officer evaluation SCODs, modify enlisted evaluation SCODs

The U.S. Space Force is implementing Officer Performance Report static close out dates (SCODs) and modifying SCODs for Enlisted Performance Reports. These changes are effective for officers in the grades of O-1 to O-6 and all enlisted Guardians.
May 24, 2023
Space Force details Holistic Health Approach, Continuous Fitness Assessment study

The U.S. Space Force will begin implementing the Holistic Health Approach for uniformed Guardians May 2023, including a voluntary two-year Continuous Fitness Assessment study to assess and validate a new fitness concept using wearable devices for the service.
May 18, 2023
Air Force, Space Force to offer medals, promotions for recruiting support

Airmen and Guardians can now receive decorations or promotions through recruiting referrals under the new Airman and Guardian Referral Program (AGRP).
May 11, 2023
DAF develops reasonable/religious accommodation request, appeal portal

To streamline the civilian reasonable accommodation, military religious accommodation, and all accommodation appeals processes, the Department of the Air Force has created the DAF Accommodation Portal.
May 3, 2023
Secretary of The Air Force Frank Kendall - Message on Sexual Assault and Harassment

A message from the Honorable Frank Kendall on Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment, discussing recent reports and expectations for Airmen and leaders within the Department of the Air Force.