DAFI36-2880 governs the Department of the Air Force memorialization program and the naming of real property on DAF installations.
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It prescribes policy and procedures for memorializing living and deceased military members and civilians with outstanding and honorable service. It includes selection criteria, approval authorities, Pentagon memorialization guidance, and a prohibition involving individuals associated with the Confederate States of America.
Applies to: 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.
The memorialization program is intended to provide enduring honor and tribute to living and deceased military members and civilians with records of outstanding and honorable service through the naming of Air Force (Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve and Air National Guard) and Space Force installations, facilities, buildings, rooms, streets, and any other permanent facilities.
Although nominees may be living individuals, selection of persons with recent (no earlier than six months) association with the DAF (e.g., outgoing MAJCOM, FLDCOM, wing, or delta commander) is not authorized.
Approves proposals for the naming of installations.
Approves the guest list for installation dedication ceremonies.
Burial grounds and memorials in foreign locations are managed by the American Battle Monuments Commission, an independent federal entity established by Congress in 1923.