June 1, 2022 CSAF, CMSAF visits AFPC, talks about talent management Total Force Airmen and Guardians of the Air Force’s Personnel Center visited with the Chief of Staff of the Air Force and the Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force during an all-call here, May 20, 2022. Air Force Chief of Staff CQ Brown, Jr., opened up the discussion by highlighting AFPC’s efforts
April 11, 2022 AFPC accepting applications for officer instructor, recruiting duty The Air Force’s Personnel Center will accept applications from active duty Line of the Air Force officers for the calendar year 2023 Officer Instructor & Recruiting Special Duty (OI&RSD) Nomination Board April 11 to May 14.The board selects officers in the ranks of first lieutenant to lieutenant
March 9, 2022 Two-part DSD Spring cycle kicks off March 16 Airmen wishing to hone their leadership skills while mentoring and molding future Air Force leaders have the opportunity to apply for a special duty assignment during the Spring Developmental Special Duty (DSD) cycle.The DSD Enlisted Instructor & Recruiter Special Duty (EI&RSD) process for the
Feb. 14, 2022 SEAC visits AFPC, notes team ‘making life better, not harder’ SEAC Ramón Colón-López, Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, returned to his Air Force roots with a recent visit to the Air Force’s Personnel Center here, Feb. 9, 2022.Meeting with senior leaders, business process owners and action officers across the spectrum of
Jan. 18, 2022 Civilian Development nomination window opens; expanded eligibility The Air Force’s Personnel Center is accepting nomination packages from Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilians for more than 35 Civilian Development opportunities starting Jan. 18.Civilian Airmen and Guardians can apply for up to four programs by submitting their application, resume, and
Oct. 26, 2021 IPAP application season open for DAF active duty through Jan 2022 The Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP) is accepting applications through January 21, 2022 from active duty enlisted and officer service members interested in caring for Airmen, Guardians and their families.IPAP is a 29-month, two-phase program that includes 16 months of classroom and
Sept. 1, 2021 Over 1,200 civilians selected for various leadership programs, assignments More than 180 Department of the Air Force civilians were selected for developmental opportunities and leadership assignments by the Academic Year 2022 Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) and Civilian Strategic Leader Program (CSLP) Board. The CDE/CSLP board, which consisted of 13 members of the
Aug. 11, 2021 Department of Air Force offers Total Force enlisted members’ bridge to med school, commission Total Force enlisted Airmen and Guardians wanting to become a commissioned officer and military healthcare provider can complete their preparatory coursework for admission to medical school while on active duty. The Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program (EMDP2) is a two-year program offered
Aug. 2, 2021 College students return to hybrid summer internship College students across the continental United States are back on the books learning and honing skills that could lead to a permanent position with the Department of the Air Force.Civilian personnel staffs across the Air Force enterprise are mentoring and giving 496 college students the opportunity
June 17, 2021 DAF seeks civilian input on developmental education Department of the Air Force civilians will get an opportunity to shape Civilian Developmental Education (CDE) by sharing their feedback in a new survey starting today.The Department will use the survey results to evaluate CDE application and selection processes and to improve marketing about future
March 12, 2021 AFPC Field Support assists field with virtual ‘base visits’ When COVID-19 made its global impact a year ago, Department of the Air Force operations were adjusting from common practices to a new normal. Among those adjustments were completing training requirements and support functions typically accomplished in person.The members of the Air Force’s Personnel
March 11, 2021 DAF offers 1,300-plus summer job opportunities to qualified students More than 1,300 students will get an opportunity to develop and hone their skills under the Department of the Air Force’s flagship summer hire program. The 2021 Summer Hire Employment Program provides students in high school, college, trade school, vocational school, and other qualifying educational
Feb. 25, 2021 Over 530 students complete 2020 squadron leadership course; AFPC ready for 2021 After another successful year hosting the Air Force’s Personnel Center Squadron Commander and Superintendent course and educating more than 530 students on various focus areas, AFPC hosted its first 2021 virtual course this week.The first course of 2020 was held in February on the AFPC campus, with
Jan. 7, 2021 Department of the Air Force offers civilians more than 30 development programs The Academic Year 2022 Civilian Developmental Education (CDE), Civilian Strategic Leader Program (CSLP), and Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program (ESEP) application call runs Jan. 13 through Feb. 26, 2021.The Department of the Air Force provides developmental education, academic programs, and
Sept. 25, 2020 First DRIVE program candidate placed into civil service A former medically disqualified Airman with a unique set of skills will continue to serve as a civil servant thanks to a new talent acquisition and transition program.Elizabeth Ross, an Oklahoma State University graduate with a degree in Zoology and former Airman, was recently hired as an animal
Sept. 11, 2020 1,450+ civilians selected for various developmental education opportunities More than 150 Air Force civilians were selected for developmental education and strategic leader program assignments. Additionally, 1,313 were selected as primary and alternates for developmental education non-boarded programs by Development Teams.
Feb. 19, 2020 Squadron Commander, Superintendent Course gears up for 2020 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The Air Force’s Personnel Center wrapped up a successful year of hosting nearly 400 students in its 2019 Squadron Commander and Superintendent Course and is off-and-running with its first 2020 class concluded.The three-and-a-half day course was offered eight
Dec. 30, 2019 NCOs gain school attendance flexibility from EPME self-registration platform The Air Force’s Personnel Center has created a new scheduling system that allows noncommissioned officers to choose when they attend the NCO Academy, Senior NCO Academy and Chief Leadership Course.
Dec. 12, 2019 Air Force updates 2020 developmental education processes, policies The Air Force’s Developmental Education Designation Board has implemented significant process improvements to the 2020 nomination procedures.
Nov. 19, 2019 Civilian developmental education and strategic leader program application window opens Jan. 13 JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – The application window for Civilian Developmental Education, Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange Program assignments is Jan. 13 through Feb. 28, 2020, which is earlier than in previous years.Eligible Air Force civilians will use
July 31, 2019 AFPC hosts 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit AFPC hosted the 2019 Civilian Personnel Training Summit in San Antonio, Texas, July 22 - 26.
May 28, 2019 Superintendents join AFPC Squadron Commander Course JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -- The Air Force’s Personnel Center hosted its third 2019 Squadron Commander Course here, May 13-16, and for the first time included squadron superintendents. AFPC has eight squadron commander courses planned throughout 2019 after a six-year course
March 27, 2019 AFPC hosts Squadron Commander Course After a six-year hiatus, the course was reinstituted in January and redesigned to provide new and sitting squadron commanders a first-hand opportunity to learn about key issues and processes about AFPC’s key programs and processes for talent management and care for Airmen and families.
March 5, 2019 Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for fiscal 2020 Civilian Strategic Leader Program experiential assignment opportunities through May 1 using MyVector.The Air Force’s senior civilian career broadening program, CSLP is for General Schedule 13 to 15 (and equivalent) employees and is designed to
Feb. 25, 2019 2020 academic year developmental education application window opens for civilians JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas – Eligible Air Force civilians may apply for developmental education for the 2020 academic year from March 1 through May 1 via myVECTOR. Developmental education programs, including the Civilian Strategic Leader and the Engineer and Scientist Exchange programs
Nov. 7, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 officer developmental education selection results In-residence developmental education results are out, along with a new IDE/SDE exchange program for line officers.
Oct. 12, 2018 AFMC civilian hiring pilot program targets efficiency, timeliness A two-year pilot program to test strategies to improve the Air Force civilian hiring process will begin Oct. 28.Air Force Personnel Center Operating Locations at Hill, Robins, Tinker and Wright-Patterson Air Force Bases that provide Air Force Materiel Command personnel support will realign to AFMC,
Sept. 25, 2018 AF selects 12 for Inter-American Squadron Officer School Twelve active-duty officers were recently selected to attend the Inter-American Squadron Officer School, or ISOS, at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, with the first of three classes starting in October 2018.The eight-week program is taught entirely in
Sept. 11, 2018 AF officials select three captains for Ph.D. program Air Force officials have selected three primary and three alternate captains for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program.The program offers captains the opportunity to earn their doctoral degrees in strategic studies at top universities with the goal of building Air
Aug. 29, 2018 AF officials launch 2018 Total Force Climate Survey Air Force leaders at all levels want to know, “How is my organization doing?” The 2018 Total Force Climate Survey, which runs from Aug. 27 to Oct. 30, helps answer that question and more with the help of Air Force active duty, Reserve, Guard and civilian personnel (appropriated and non-appropriated
July 31, 2018 AF officials choose eight officers for DoD fellows program Air Force officials have selected eight active-duty officers for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency Service Chiefs’ Fellows Program. DARPA serves as the Department of Defense’s central research and development agency and makes pivotal investments in breakthrough technologies to support
July 5, 2018 Olmsted program offers cultural opportunities for active-duty officers Active-duty officers interested in developing language skills and regional cultural knowledge are encouraged to apply for the Department of Defense Olmsted Scholar Program. The Olmsted Foundation offers outstanding young military officers the opportunity to become fluent in a foreign language,
June 25, 2018 Air Force seeks 2018 national public service nominations Air Force officials are accepting submissions for the 2018 National Public Service Award.The American Society for Public Administration and the National Academy of Public Administration established the award to honor individuals whose outstanding contributions and accomplishments serve as models of
June 13, 2018 Ph.D. program for Air Force captains now accepting applications The application window for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force Captains Prestigious Ph.D. Program is open for active-duty Air Force captains who seek unique learning experiences at top universities. The program offers three captains the opportunity to earn their doctoral degrees in strategic studies
May 21, 2018 AFPC launches database for special trophies, awards information As the Air Force continues to streamline guidance and target improvements that impact Total Force Airmen in the squadrons, the Air Force’s Personnel Center has implemented an initiative placing all special trophies and award descriptions and eligibility information into a single location for maximum
May 17, 2018 Air Force announces Arthur S. Flemming Award winners Air Force officials recently announced the three recipients of the 69th Annual Arthur S. Flemming Award.The award, sponsored by George Washington University and the Arthur S. Flemming Awards Commission, honors outstanding federal employees who have made significant contributions to the federal
April 26, 2018 AF announces changes to Courses 14 and 15 Effective immediately, Air Force officials have removed the requirement to complete Courses 14 and 15 for all Airmen serving in the active component. Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Airmen will have the option to complete their enlisted professional military education through distance
March 26, 2018 Air Force releases 2018 enlisted to medical degree prep selections The Air Force has selected eight enlisted Airmen to participate in the Enlisted to Medical Degree Preparatory Program, or EMDP2, beginning in July. The participants and their current assigned units are Staff Sgt. Shane Berger, Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona; Senior Airman Leslie Gore, Joint
March 23, 2018 Civilian leadership program accepting nominations through May 1 Air Force officials are accepting nominations for the 2018 Civilian Strategic Leadership Program. Applications are due to the Air Force’s Personnel Center by May 1. CSLP, the Air Force’s senior civilian career broadening program, is designed to develop multiskilled GS-13, GS-14 and GS-15 (and
March 5, 2018 Civilian developmental education window for academic year 2019 open through May 1 Eligible Air Force civilians have until May 1 to submit their civilian developmental education program applications to the Air Force’s Personnel Center for the 2019 academic year.The Air Force Civilian Force Development Program offers more than 25 programs to help civilians develop leadership skills
Feb. 9, 2018 Workforce Recruitment Program helps young people with disabilities find jobs The Air Force is increasing its participation in an annual work program that gives on-the-job experience to college students and recent graduates with disabilities.The Workforce Recruitment Program connects federal and private sector employers nationwide with job-seeking college students and recent
Dec. 11, 2017 Airmen encouraged to update their vRED, SOES information Airmen should review and update their virtual Record of Emergency Data (vRED) and their Servicemembers’ Online Election System (SOES) information annually, before deploying and each time they experience a major life change, such as marriage or divorce, permanent change of station or birth of a
July 18, 2017 AF announces Enlisted Professional Military Education redesign Air Force officials announced major changes to the enlisted professional military education program today via an initiative called Enlisted Professional Military Education for the 21st Century, or “EPME 21.”A major initiative of EPME 21 is that time in service will no longer dictate an Airman’s EPME
March 14, 2017 Squadron revitalization leads to EPME changes The reenlistment and extension ineligibility requirement will be removed from the enlisted professional military education program effective March 15, 2017 according to Air Force officials.
Aug. 30, 2016 Updated EPME reenlistment, promotion eligibility policy takes effect in January The Air Force’s updated reenlistment and promotion eligibility policy, which goes into effect Jan. 1, 2017, requires Airmen to complete their enlisted professional military education distance learning course within 12 months of the date they are notified by Air Force Personnel Center or
June 22, 2015 AF begins enlisted PME enrollment notifications Last week, the Air Force Personnel Center initiated a phased approach to notify approximately 83,000 Airmen of the requirement to enroll in the applicable enlisted professional military education distance learning course. AFPC will notify 20,000 Airmen at the beginning of each month until all