DAFI 36-2880 — index record
| Number | DAFI 36-2880 |
|---|---|
| Title | MEMORIALIZATION PROGRAM |
| Published | May 22, 2023 |
| Certified current | May 22, 2023 |
| Office of primary responsibility | AF/A1 |
| Issued by | Headquarters, Department of the Air Force |
| Status on the index | Current |
| Last index action | UpdateContact, September 1, 2026 |
| Source index | Air Force e-Publishing |
| Index last read | October 20, 2026 |
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Purpose, in the publication’s words
This instruction implements Department of the Air Force Policy Directive (DAFPD) 36-28, Awards Program, and governs the Department of the Air Force (DAF) memorialization program. This instruction governs the naming of real property on DAF installations, and applies to the United States Space Force, Regular Air Force, the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard. In collaboration with the Chief of Air Force Reserve (AF/RE), the Director of the Air National Guard (NGB/CF), and the Deputy Chief of Space Operations for Human Capital (SF/S1), the Deputy Chief of Staff for Manpower, Personnel, and Services (AF/A1) develops policy for the memorialization program. Ensure all records generated as a result of processes prescribed in this publication adhere to Air Force Instruction (AFI) 33-322, Records Management and Information Governance Program, and are disposed in accordance with the Air Force Records Disposition Schedule, which is located in the Air Force Records Information Management System. Refer
Summary of changes, as printed
This instruction was renumbered from DAFI 36-3108 and prescribes policy and procedures for the Department of the Air Force memorialization program. It also contains a prohibition against the memorialization of individuals associated with the Confederate States of America (paragraphs 2.2.3 and 3.2.1), provides guidance for memorializations in the Pentagon (paragraph 3.1.2), and corrects an administrative error (paragraph 3.2.2). DAFI36-2880 22 MAY 2023 3
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