News happening around Little Rock Air Force Base

May 15, 2024
DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

Airmen and Guardians with dependents executing a permanent change of station to a professional military education or training location are now authorized to collect per diem in the amount of the basic allowance for housing without-dependent rate.
Jan. 4, 2024
DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

The Defense Travel Management Office announced a new policy to cover pet travel expenses, including pet transportation and quarantine fees, in June 2023.
Aug. 28, 2023
DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members

The revised provisions of section 701 U.S.C. title 10 reduced the maximum amount of accrued leave that may be retained by a service member at the end of the FY from 120 days to 90 days.
Feb. 27, 2023
DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

The Department of the Air Force has issued guidance on removal of adverse actions and handling of Religious Accommodation Requests related to refusal of COVID-19 vaccinations effective Feb. 24.
March 8, 2022
Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

Caregiver separation and childbirth separation give both parents more time to learn how to balance family and career before making a decision to separate.
Dec. 30, 2021
DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

“We strongly encourage all Airmen, Guardians, and DAF federal employees to receive a booster. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, we need to do everything possible to protect ourselves, our families, and our communities—that means getting a booster,” said Under Secretary of the Air Force Gina Ortiz
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.

DAF announces changes to allowances for Airmen, Guardians with dependents attending training

DAF sets documentation requirements for pet travel expense reimbursement

DoD announces changes to special leave accrual policy for service members

DAF issues guidance on COVID-related adverse actions; Religious Accommodation Requests

Mil-to-mil couples gain time to make separation decision after childbirth

DAF authorizes pass for COVID booster

Department of the Air Force releases COVID-19 policy