https://www.afpc.af.mil Air Force Personnel Center News RSS Feed en-us Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:17:00 GMT Sun, 14 Jun 2026 04:03:38 GMT https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4509826/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ The Air Force selected 719 active-duty officers for promotion to major during the recent M0426A and P0426B central selection boards (Medical Corps, Dental Corps, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps, and Biomedical Service Corps categories).<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2025/Apr/24/2003696490/300/300/0/240722-F-HC482-003.PNG' alt='U.S. Air Force Logo with Major rank insignia' /> <br /> Fri, 05 Jun 2026 15:17:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4509826/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4508534/air-force-releases-master-sergeant-promotion-cycle-statistics/ Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligibles for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/30/2003231638/300/300/0/230524-F-HC482-0004.PNG' alt='E7 Promo' /> <br /> Thu, 04 Jun 2026 13:21:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4508534/air-force-releases-master-sergeant-promotion-cycle-statistics/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4505388/air-force-selects-4475-in-the-master-sergeant-promotion-cycle-list-posts-june-4/ Air Force officials selected 4,475 Air Force Technical Sergeants for promotion to Master Sergeant out of 21,552 eligibles for a selection rate of 20.76 percent in the 26E7 promotion cycle. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/May/24/2003229029/300/300/0/230524-F-HC482-0001.PNG' alt='23E7 Promotion' /> <br /> Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:22:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4505388/air-force-selects-4475-in-the-master-sergeant-promotion-cycle-list-posts-june-4/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4498184/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ The Air Force selected 382 active-duty majors for promotion to lieutenant colonel during recent P0525B (Chaplain, Judge Advocate General, Nurse Corps, Medical Service Corps, Biomedical Sciences Corps) and M0525A (Dental Corps and Medical Corps) central selection boards. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/May/28/2003473430/300/300/0/240528-F-HC482-0001.PNG' alt='Air Force logo and lt col rank' /> <br /> Thu, 21 May 2026 14:48:40 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4498184/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4474269/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ The Air Force selected 1,166 active-duty officers for promotion to lieutenant colonel during the recent CY25A central selection board.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2024/May/28/2003473430/300/300/0/240528-F-HC482-0001.PNG' alt='Air Force logo and lt col rank' /> <br /> Thu, 30 Apr 2026 15:36:34 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4474269/air-force-releases-latest-field-grade-officer-promotions/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4463058/air-force-space-force-meet-recruiting-goals-5-months-ahead-of-schedule/ The Air Force and Space Force achieved annual recruiting goals five months ahead of schedule, contracting 32,000 new active-duty Airmen and Guardians needed for the fiscal year.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2026/Apr/16/2003914307/300/300/0/260411-F-LY429-2412.JPG' alt='Maj. Megan Berberich, Thunderbird 9/Flight Surgeon assigned to the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds,” recites the oath of enlistment to future service members during the Gulf Coast Salute Air Show at Panama City Beach, Fla., April 11, 2026. The Thunderbirds represent the professionalism and precision of the U.S. Air Force while showcasing unrivaled aerial capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Zeeshan Naeem)' /> <br /> Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:46:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4463058/air-force-space-force-meet-recruiting-goals-5-months-ahead-of-schedule/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4455050/air-force-announces-fy26-aviation-bonus/ Eligible active-duty aviators have from Apr. 1 until May 31 to apply for the fiscal year 2026 aviation bonus, Air Force officials announced April 1, 2026.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Jun/03/2003237114/300/300/0/230517-F-DB615-1061.JPG' alt='An F-15C Eagle assigned to the 194th Fighter Squadron, Fresno Air National Guard Base, Calif., flies over Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. during Checkered Flag 23-2 at Tyndall AFB, Fla., May 17, 2023. Eligible active-duty aviators have until Sept. 15, 2023 to apply for the fiscal year 2023 Aviation Bonus Program; Air Force officials announced the Legacy Aviation Bonus Program will open June 6, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tiffany Del Oso)' /> <br /> Wed, 08 Apr 2026 20:30:00 GMT Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4455050/air-force-announces-fy26-aviation-bonus/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4450650/daf-updates-skillbridge-policy-balancing-operational-readiness-transition-assis/ The Department of the Air Force updated its Air Force and Space Force SkillBridge programs to balance operational readiness and transition assistance to Airmen and Guardians.<br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/29/2003350904/300/300/0/211029-D-HN545-9004.PNG' alt='Domestic Violence Awareness Month' /> <br /> Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:44:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4450650/daf-updates-skillbridge-policy-balancing-operational-readiness-transition-assis/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4449835/usaf-implements-restructure-of-strategy-design-requirements-directorate/ This key milestone in the Air Force's ongoing modernization and requirements reform efforts, streamlines the capability development process.<br/> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4449835/usaf-implements-restructure-of-strategy-design-requirements-directorate/ https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4435292/daf-announces-updates-to-military-leave-program/ The DAF released an update to DAFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, which incorporates changes mandated by the Department of War and streamlines leave policies to ensure Airmen and Guardians are fully aware of their entitlements. <br/> <img src='https://media.defense.gov/2023/Sep/29/2003350904/300/300/0/211029-D-HN545-9004.PNG' alt='Domestic Violence Awareness Month' /> <br /> Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:58:00 GMT Pentagon News https://www.afpc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4435292/daf-announces-updates-to-military-leave-program/