Latest "policy" stories

Air Force Brig. Gen. Leah G. Lauderback listens while Chief of Space Operations Gen. John W. Raymond delivers remarks during her promotion ceremony to major general at the Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia, Sept. 8, 2020. (Eric Dietrich/Air Force)

LGBTQ, indigenous task forces want to ‘light a fire to get things changed’

Leaders of the Air Force's two new minority policy groups outlined their next steps to improve life for the LGBTQ and indigenous communities.

By Rachel S. Cohen

22 months ago

Staff Sgt. Logan Ireland and his wife, Laila, speak to an audience in Polaris Hall about transgender issues during the National Character and Leadership Symposium hosted by the U.S. Air Force Academy in 2018. (Tech. Sgt. Julius Delos Reyes/Air Force)

Transgender airmen, guardians guaranteed equal opportunity under new policy

“Diverse backgrounds, beliefs and experiences make us a stronger workforce,” said acting Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Manpower and Reserve Affairs John Fedrigo.

By Rachel S. Cohen

23 months ago

How one airman’s experiences gave birth to new policy on maternity uniforms

Senior Master Sgt. Genevieve, superintendent of the 13 Reconnaissance Squadron couldn't find maternity uniforms anywhere. She soon realized she wasn't alone and decided to advocate and work for change.

By Harm Venhuizen

3 years ago

David Trachtenberg, No. 2 policy official, exits Pentagon

Yet another spot in the Pentagon is opening up with the exit of the department's No. 2 policy official.

By Aaron Mehta

4 years ago

The White House wants 37 items gone from the NDAA

The House draft of the annual Pentagon policy bill is full of things the White House finds objectionable. Enough for a veto? Probably not.

5 years ago

New Pentagon rule bans ‘offensive jokes’ and harassing behavior

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, known for his own use of colorful language to inspire the troops, said a new Pentagon policy targeting offensive language and behavior should not be interpreted as a draconian end to military camaraderie.

By Tara Copp

5 years ago