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DAF releases update on telework, remote work guidance ARizoNA (from Page 7)

“We had to be very judicious about where we go and
by by the squadron commander, or “Although not everyone will be a how many people we can commit to any particular site,
SeCReTARY oF equivalent, with input from super- candidate for tele- and remote work, al- because the numbers were low. But, when we got the
The AiR FoRCe visors. Commanders, or equivalent, lowing this flexibility to those who are 944th Fighter Wing Airmen, we were able to send them
will consider the nature of the work makes it easier to serve,” Kelly said. out to the smaller counties where they have vaccine sites
Public Affairs that are only open one or two days a week,” Leeper said.
performed, and assess whether per- Remote work differs from telework
WAShinGTon — The Depart- mitting telework or remote work in that it is a permanent arrangement One of these Airmen explained that being able to use MeShell Edwards
ment of the Air Force recently re- would diminish the ability to perform in which employees perform official her annual tour in this way was not just rewarding,
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the use of telework and remote work mission. Even if a specific position is location, but not necessarily in the “As a nurse, I already had the skills to administer the
for all civilian employees and service determined ineligible for telework or vicinity of the unit to which they are shots, but what I got from this experience is seeing how
members worldwide, to include active remote work, there may be circum- assigned. For civilians, this location these PODs operate and how the organizations came
duty, Guard and Reserve Airmen and stances when the Airman/Guardian may be in or outside of the local com- together to set up and operate a incident command Tax Law Changes Remembering those who served.
active duty Guardians. in this position may be considered muting area of the regular worksite, system for a big response like this,” said Reserve Air- All gave some, some gave all.
The DAF guidance memorandum, for telework on an emergency or situ- but they aren’t required to report to man Senior Airman Danielle Ippolito, 944th Medical “Change is hard. Especially for active duty military and
DoDI1035.01_DAFI 36-816 Telework ational basis. the regular worksite on any frequent, Squadron. “It’s tiring but it’s rewarding. Knowing that families. How am I going to find the time to figure this out?”
Program, provides necessary clarifica- “Telework and remote work pro- regular or recurring basis. For service I am helping slow the spread and helping normalize Thank you for your service.
tion and expands the Department’s vides additional tools and options to members approved to work remotely, things again makes these 12 hour days worth it.” “We understand the unique tax issues for active duty and
use of telework and remote work help us recruit and retain the right they will perform work in an operat- The relief these communities felt when service retired military including multi-state, residency requirements
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we need for the future.” tions are generally more suited for reference the DAF guidance memo- COVID-19 pandemic and we will continue to work at
Position eligibility is determined full-time telework and remote work. randum. it,” Leeper said.

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