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    Air Force building more inclusive culture through Dress and Appearance updates

    The changes, as outlined in an Air Force Guidance Memorandum dated July 1, 2020, include the removal of subjective language and other rules that may have been creating unintentional or unfair barriers for Air and Space Force uniformed members.

  • Department of Air Force stands up Diversity and Inclusion Task Force

    The task force is charged with identifying and changing policies, procedures, barriers and other practices that may be unfairly impacting underrepresented Air and Space professionals.
  • Airman Antwain Hanks, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection, poses for a photo in front of an FP mural at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2020. Hanks is originally a photojournalist from the 366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs office at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman JaNae Capuno)

    Airmen come together to strengthen 386th AEW security

    Force Protection (FP) Airmen assist in safeguarding the base and its populace. These Airmen often act as security escorts and may deter insider threats by ensuring Other Country Nationals (OCNs) complete duties within their service contracts.
  • Ballet Folklorico: an Airman’s culture expressed through dance

    Ballet Folklorico: an Airman’s culture expressed through dance

    The colorful fabric drapes over her skin. Bountiful lace and ribbon ordains the dress, a timeless style reminiscent of her roots. It sways effortlessly with a simple movement of her wrist. To enhance the traditional design, she applies bold makeup to couple the dress’ vibrancy. As she retrieves a tube of vivid red lipstick from a small makeup bag, she comes face-to-face with the mirror. Her reflection creates a feeling of connectedness to her Mexican heritage.
  • Team Shaw members gather for a potluck lunch of Hispanic foods during a Hispanic Organization for Latin Appreciation hosted finale event for Hispanic Heritage Month at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., Oct. 12, 2017.

    Airmen celebrate Hispanic cultures

    The Hispanic Organization for Latin Appreciation hosted a Hispanic Heritage Month finale, Oct. 12.
  • Maj. Matthew, 432nd Wing/432nd Air Expeditionary Wing Commander’s Action Group chief, displays his tattoos Jan. 26, 2017, at Creech Air Force Base, Nev. The roses on his arm represents natural beauty and the quote ‘Until you face your fears, you don’t move to the other side, where you find the power’ references a book about the Ironman Triathlon and is key to keeping him motivated during his own training. An updated tattoo policy has taken effect as of Feb. 1, 2017, and is key to the recruitment of the nation’s top talent. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class James Thompson)

    Air Force ink: A cultural evolution

    Culture is an ever-changing manifestation of arts and intellect. It allows for people of all shapes, ethnicities and backgrounds alike to express themselves through tattoos where their pride, beliefs or imaginative elements are forever inked in their skin. For approximately 20 years, the Air Force reinforced a policy that prohibited excessive tattoos. Airmen or those interested in pursuing a career in the Air force were not allowed to display a body marking that exceeded 25 percent of an exposed body part. However, as of Feb. 1, 2017, a new policy is in effect in order to expand the eligibility for future Airmen to serve and to also retain the nation’s best.
  • Senior Airman Melissa Punzalan (left), 4th Aerospace Medicine Squadron deployment medicine technician, and Staff Sgt. Janna Matthews, 4th Medical Operations Squadron NCO in-charge of pediatrics, wrap themselves in their native flags of Guam and the Philippines, respectively, May 25, 2016, at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Both Airmen enjoy cooking their native cuisine and sharing it with friends and co-workers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Shawna L. Keyes/Released)

    Airmen share their culture’s culinary love

    Two members of Team Seymour shared their passion of their native cuisines during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
  • Members from the 548th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group participates in a functional movement screening course as part of a Human Performance Coach Initiative April 1, 2016. The screening assesses movement patterns, mobility and stability. The Human Performance Coach Initiative provides Airmen a certification in a series of training covering fitness, nutrition, sports psychology, and tactical strength and conditioning. This enables them to prescribed individual and squadron fitness and nutritional coaching, education, and training to address occupational demands and unique mission requirements of their community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan)

    548th ISRG continues their push for Human Performance Optimization

    SPEaR Inititiative
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