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Dec. 9, 2021
Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy

The Department of the Air Force released its policy today outlining the way forward for Total Force military members serving in the Air Force and Space Force who have requested separation or retirement prior to Nov. 2, 2021, or whose COVID-19 medical exemption or religious accommodation was denied.
Sept. 23, 2021
Myths and facts about the vax — debunking common COVID-19 vaccine myths

The COVID-19 vaccine has been 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. 3, 2021
DAF announces mandatory COVID vaccine implementation guidelines for Airmen, Guardians

Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall has released a service implementation plan that requires Airmen and Guardians to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by the following dates, unless seeking an exemption.
Aug. 9, 2021
Austin Seeks Presidential Approval for Mandatory Troop Vaccinations by Mid-September

The COVID-19 vaccine will be mandatory for service members by mid-September, Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III said in a message to the force.
March 4, 2021
Updated COVID-19 Social Distancing Order

It is Department of Defense and Air Force policy that military installations, property, personnel and other individuals working or residing on military installations will be protected under applicable legal authorities against communicable diseases associated with biological warfare or terrorism or
Dec. 7, 2020
Department of the Air Force moves Physical Fitness Assessments to April 2021, removes waist measurement from composite score 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, testing was delayed from October to January and is now further delayed to April.
April 20, 2020
Update to DoD Travel Restrictions

Effective today, Secretary Esper approved an extension to the stop move order through June 30 to aid in the further prevention of the spread of COVID-19.
April 1, 2020
Air Force launches year-long leader, supervisor development campaign

On April 1, the Department of the Air Force launched The Leaders and Supervisors We Need, a year-long development campaign designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of supervisory training and resources for all leaders, ranging from first-time supervisors to experienced senior management
March 27, 2020
AFSC Commander Update on COVID-19 Posture

AFSC Teammates,In the midst of this pandemic, our top priority at the Air Force Sustainment Center is to ensure the health and safety of our workforce while we balance mission readiness and our support to national security. Not only must we continue our unique contributions to the defense of our