The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Program is mandated by Congress
and applies to all governmental agencies. The program allows the public
to request information pertaining to an agency's functions, practices,
and future plans. Anyone may request records under the FOIA. Public
disclosure is mandatory unless exempted under Title 5 U.S.C. 552. In
accordance with the Electronic Freedom of Information Act Amendments of
1996, agencies have 20 work days to respond to a FOIA request. As a
general rule, the Air Force will not deliver unofficial mass mailings
addressed to individuals at their duty addresses.