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In general, the Air Force views personal Web sites and weblogs positively, and it respects the right of Airmen to use them as a medium of self-expression. However, all Airmen (Military and Civilian) have limitations of free speech. In addition to specific ethics and Hatch Act limitations, civilians are prohibited from discussing the intricacies of the Air Force and the Department of Defense. Active duty members as members of the Air Force, Airmen must abide by certain restrictions to ensure good order and discipline. All Airmen are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and their actions on and off duty are subject to the Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ). Airmen should also remember OPSEC when posting information in the digital environment.

Airmen are free to repost publicly released information on their personal social media accounts.

Airmen should use their best judgment, remembering that there are always consequences to what is written. If they're about to post something that is questionable and may reflect negatively on the Air Force, they should review this and other relevant guidance thoroughly.

If still unsure, and the post is about the Air Force, they should discuss the proposed post with their supervisor or the PA office. Ultimately, however, Airmen are solely responsible for what they post.

Do not post any defamatory, libelous, vulgar, obscene, abusive, profane, threatening, hateful, racially, ethnically, or otherwise offensive or illegal information or material.

Do not post any information or other material protected by copyright without the permission of the copyright owner.

Do not use any words, logos or other marks that would infringe upon the trademark, service mark, certification mark, or other intellectual property rights of the owners of such marks without the permission of such owners.

Do not post any information that would infringe upon the proprietary, privacy, or personal rights of others.

Do not post any non-public information (as defined in 5 CFR 2635. 703) this includes but not limited to classified or sensitive information, unless such release is a protected disclosure per an appropriate Whistleblower statute.

Do not forge or otherwise manipulate identifiers in posts in an attempt to disguise, impersonate, or otherwise misrepresent their identity or affiliation with any other person or entity.

Airmen cannot use their service affiliation for fundraising purposes on personal social media accounts except for OPM approved fundraisers such as CFC and the Air Force Associations. (T-0)

Airmen should not use government email accounts to establish personal accounts. (T-0)

Airmen cannot invite other government employees to participate on social media accounts via a government email address. (T-0)

Employees should not use their official position on personal accounts unless it's a biographical detailed accompanied by biographical facts including official photos.

All political activity on personal pages must be in compliance with the guidance provided by the Office of Special Counsel (T-0).