DAF releases memorandum DEI and Gender Ideology Awards Guidance Published Feb. 11, 2025 Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Today, the Department of the Air Force released the memorandum DEI and Gender Ideology Awards Guidance, directing Offices of Primary Responsibility to discontinue all Department of the Air Force diversity, equity, and inclusion awards for individuals, teams, and units, including but not limited to Diversity and Inclusion Innovation Awards and any awards directly recognizing accomplishments advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender ideology. Additionally, accomplishments advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, or gender ideology should not be included as justification supporting any Department of the Air Force award, including when reflecting off-duty personal participation in non-federal entity efforts. The full memorandum can be read here. U.S. Air Force Logo