Air Force pulls back ban on personal pronouns in emails

Air Force rescinds rule barring inclusion of preferred pronouns in email signatures

The U.S. Air Force has issued a “directive to cease the use of ‘preferred pronouns’ (he/him, she/her, or they/them) to identify one’s gender identity in professional communications,” according to a report published in the Hill on Wednesday. The rule, which applies to both airmen and civilian employees, was first adopted on Feb. 4 pursuant to President Donald Trump’s anti-transgender executive order called, “Defending Women from Gender Ideology E…

Air Force pulls back ban on personal pronouns in emails

The U.S. Air Force is reversing its ban on including preferred pronouns in email signatures and in other professional communications. In a news release published April 3, the Air Force said it has “rescinded” an earlier “directive to cease the use of ‘preferred pronouns’ (he/him, she/her, or they/them) to identify one’s gender identity in professional…

Air Force backtracks Hegseth pronoun ban after realizing it violates Biden law

The Air Force walked back a ban on pronouns in official communications after realizing it violates a 2024 defense policy bill.

Air Force Backtracks on Banning Personal Pronouns from Email Signatures

The Air Force says it's again allowing airmen and civilian employees to put their preferred personal pronouns in their email signatures and correspondence, backtracking on a Trump administration restriction.

U.S. Air Force Reverses Ban on Pronouns in Workplace Communication

The U.S. Air Force has lifted its ban on personal pronouns in emails and official communications, aligning with a 2023 law. The change contrasts with ongoing restrictions tied to a presidential order on gender identity.