Air Force to allow longer braids, ponytails, bangs for women
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As an outcome of the 101st Air Force uniform board, Air Force women will be able to wear their hair in up to two braids or a single ponytail with bulk not exceeding the width of the head and length not extending below a horizontal line running between the top of each sleeve inseam at the under arm through the shoulder blades. In addition, women’s bangs may now touch their eyebrows, but not cover their eyes.
CMSAF experiences Dover AFB’s culture, innovation
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass, accompanied by Chief Master Sgt. Mike Perry, Air Force First Sergeant special duty manager, and Chief Master Sgt. Jalil Samacarchin, Air Force Aircraft Systems career field manager, visited Dover Air Force Base, Jan. 7-8, experiencing firsthand how Dover AFB trains multi-capable Airmen, develops innovative leaders, and continues to cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion.
Aviano AB highlights adaptable, rapidly executable posture during senior leader visit
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Air Force senior leaders spoke directly with Airmen to learn about Aviano Air Base’s contributions to the Air Force mission.
CMSAF Bass visits Shaw AFB
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Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke with Shaw Air Force Base members from multiple units including the 20th Fighter Wing, the 25th Attack Group, Ninth Air Force (Air Forces Central) and the Fifteenth Air Force at Shaw AFB, South Carolina, Nov. 16-17.
CMSAF visits First Sergeant Academy
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During her visit, Bass discussed the current climate of the force, the role of first sergeants and her priorities: people, readiness and culture.
Brown and Bass discuss PT tests, empowering Airmen and leading during pandemic
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In addition to the discussion of fitness and testing, the session also touched on issues ranging from the force’s resilience and mental health, to how the Air Force will cope with budget uncertainty this fall and winter, diversity, and how to reshape the service to confront peer adversaries, among others.
CMSAF talks culture, people and readiness during Air, Space & Cyber Conference
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Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force JoAnne S. Bass spoke via live broadcast on Sept. 16 during the Air Force Association 2020 Virtual Air, Space & Cyber conference.
CMSgt Bass installed as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass formally took the reins Aug. 14 as the Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant, in the process becoming the first woman and the first person of Asian American descent to be elevated to the service’s highest-ranking enlisted officer.
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named Air Force’s 19th Chief Master Sergeant
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In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.
Chief Master Sgt. JoAnne S. Bass named 19th Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
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In selecting Bass, incoming Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown said Bass brings skills, temperament and experience that the job requires and an outlook on leadership that meshes with his own.